AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter. Photography: Wade Griffith

When our Wisconsin client decided to build a home in Hawaii, Elizabeth Stange ASID coordinated their project, including this lovely tile work in the Guest Bathroom.

Elegant Mediterranean-Style Home with Luxurious Pool and Outdoor Living Area Experience the charm and elegance of this Mediterranean-style home featuring a luxurious pool, stunning stonework, and a spacious outdoor living area. Designed and installed by our expert team, this project showcases timeless architecture with modern amenities, perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

Entryway - transitional entryway idea in Minneapolis

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

Inspiration for a modern side yard custom-shaped infinity pool remodel in Vancouver

Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago for summer.

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea

| DETAILS | in concrete constructed condos it's very rare that we ever want to have to core new drain locations. For the Master Ensuite more and more when we do full renovations down to studs we are removing the terrible 5' tubs and tiny itty bitty 3x3' showers. For some reason the idea of luxury meant squeeze as much as you can so you have a long list of features when you go to market. More and more we are doing oversized his and hers showers. So when you have a drain that you are repurposing from previous plumbing fixtures and the drain isn't centred, it's pretty much magic to have the team surprise you after several site meetings and evaluations - we opted for the plumbers favourite to use Schluter linear tile over drains and have the oversized tile cut to fit and provide the necessary grout lines for a flush shower threshold. This might seem like nothing but is everything when we have the perfect tile layout be inline with the what we think is a centred drain. These are the kind of details that make my OCD sister inside so happy, we call it the centre flush drain happy dance. Kudos to @caisleydevelopments @4thdimensionconstruction with the help of @stonetilevancouver for finding a perfect subtle sand toned oversized porcelain. A large format tile in a shade and same tone value as our hardwood floor and one shade darker than our Baltic Birch flush panels for ease of cleaning and hiding dirt. When you want things clean I opt for showers with minimal detailing to be in shades darker than white. Cleaning becomes less treacherous. Also gone is this idea of ugly accent tile, we opt for uniform tile one material throughout a bathroom floor to ceiling and if possible all walls. Construction geekery 101 continues

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile and subway tile dark wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Charlotte with white walls

Randall Perry Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Boston with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Master bathroom Photo by Peter Krupenye.
Example of a large classic master gray tile bathroom design in New York with white cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Tamara Alvarez
Pool - large tropical side yard stone and kidney-shaped pool idea in Miami

Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Traditional tile shower with beige stone-look tile in a straight lay pattern on shower walls and tiled corner bench. Also, tiled shower floor with cut and tumbled flat beige pebbles, with a Schluter center drain. Included with a recessed niche tiled with beige stone look tile to match and a decorative liner using a stone mosaic, continuing around the shower walls.

Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
Mid-sized mountain style stone back porch photo in Charlotte with a roof extension and a fire pit

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar remodel in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Mid-sized urban 3/4 black and white tile porcelain tile and black floor alcove shower photo in San Diego with multicolored walls and a hinged shower door

This African mahogany door has a clean contemporary look with the stacked glass style for both the door and sidelight. An arched transom completes the unit. Flemish glass provides soft light and textural interest while providing privacy, and the sleek stainless steel handle complements the overall design.