Landscaping in Fort Lauderdale Florida by Matthew Giampietro Tropical landscape design plants.
This is an example of a tropical shade courtyard garden path in Miami.

Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house).

NARI CAPITAL COTY, HONORABLE MENTION AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $50,000 TO $100,000 The owners of this Mount Vernon home purchased it with plans to remodel the kitchen. The original space was tired, dark and disorganized. A peninsula separated the kitchen from the breakfast area and the adjacent sunroom was only accessed via a single door. The back pantry was poorly designed and there was no logic to the kitchen’s work space. The first step in this stunning transformation involved replacing the original peninsula with a large central island. Built using espresso stained furniture-quality cabinets with icon legs, open bottoms and exotic dark granite countertops, all kitchen traffic now flows around the island. The outside wall of the kitchen, featuring a 48” Thermador range, stainless steel range hood and glass tile backsplash, is the focal point of the new space. A stainless steel farm-style sink sits beneath one of two large windows that provide lots of natural light into the room. To the right, sits a 48” Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer. The wall adjacent to the family room was never used properly. Now it is home to two tall pantries, double ovens and a microwave. Creative pass through arches let the homeowner attend to guests while preparing food in the kitchen. The butler area adjacent to the dining room is filled with glass front cabinetry and additional cabinetry for extra storage. The kitchen is now part of an open concept design flowing from kitchen to dining room to sun room. By replacing a bearing wall with a structural header, traffic can flow from one room to the next making it brighter and more conducive to entertaining. More spacious than ever, this new kitchen is the hub of the home for this couple who love to cook and entertain.

This commission involved the renovation and conversion of two duplex apartments into one single residence/retreat. The two existing external stairs were removed and replaced by a single internal staircase. This intervention made it possible to create one large outdoor area and maximise the existing view. The steel canopies and wooden sun terraces act as visual links between the two original living units. In collaboration with Minimum Arquitectura. Foto's © Verne en Raül Candales Franch

BURGER RESTAURANT/INDUSTRIAL CEILING FANS/TIN CEILING Barry Osher
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized industrial concrete floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Horizontal slat cedar privacy fence in woodland garden.

Detail shot of mantlepiece molding and shiplap panels Photo: Durston Saylor
Huge beach style open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Transitional dining room photo in New York

A detail of the hexagon mosaic accent shows the linen pattern of the main wall tile and highlighting the variety of materials, finishes and textures of the mosaic, including polished and frosted glass, matte, polished, tumbled, and grooved natural stone, and even metal. Rebecca Quandt

The beautiful "Rain drops" chandelier is made of fused glass in unique modern design. The chandelier can be designed with any number of pendants with any canopy size, in any length. The chandelier is available in different colors of glass. to receive our catalog by email contact Sales@GalileeLighting.com We deliver worldwide. visit www.GalileeLighting.com

Photography: Bill Burk, bill@beburk.com

Soccer ball wall display by Osmond Designs.

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Inspiration for a large coastal backyard concrete paver patio remodel with no cover

Example of a large 1950s master black and white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, black floor and double-sink alcove shower design in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

Inspiration for a small timeless 3/4 white tile and subway tile travertine floor home design remodel in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and blue walls

The lauhala palm leaves have been popular in tropical regions for many years because of their versatility when it comes to roofing materials, floor coverings, wall coverings, and bedding mats. Often found in the South Pacific and the Philippines, lauhala woven mats have become a common fixture in many commercial environments, homes, and backyards today. The coloring in lauhala matting often ranges from tan to darker browns once it has been finished. This natural fiber decorative matting is as versatile as it is durable. Use to underlay a solid roofed Palapa or as a wall covering, privacy screen, cabana matting, to accent Tiki Bars or even line tables for a party. When cutting and installing lauhala matting, you can use glue, adhesive or Gaffer tape be sure to do some research into where you’ll be installing it as well as to the conditions of your surroundings. As a quick tip, you can use the remnants or fallen pieces of matting as tools for covering up any potential problem areas or simply weave them back into the matting. Select Lauhala, Bac Bac, Abaca, or Lampac matting to help spruce up your tropical paradise! Lauhala ceiling mat.

photo by Ronda Batchelor Spray painted blue cabinets with large brushed gold knobs.
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized industrial kids' white tile and glass tile linoleum floor alcove bathtub idea in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a drop-in sink and laminate countertops

This version of Amuneal’s Collector’s Shelving Unit features solid machined brass fittings and posts with a wire mesh surround in a warm brass finish. The unit mounts to the wall to support a series of easily adjustable glass shelves. All of our Collector’s Shelving Units are fabricated in Amuneal’s Philadelphia-based furniture studio and can be customized as required for residential and commercial spaces.