Michael wanted to have a natural pond in his backyard, complete with fish he caught from nearby creeks. Turtles, even crawfish have made their home here. He recently had us add the bog habitat so that the smaller life forms would be safe in a more still area away from hungry predator fish or strong currents. www.TexasPonds.com

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Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in Miami

There’s something about soft, natural light that makes a living room feel warm and welcoming. For this home in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood, Hunter Douglas Vignette® Modern Roman Shades add just the right touch. The tailored folds bring texture, offer privacy, and filter light beautifully, creating a space that feels both polished and comfortable—perfect for everyday living.

The space under the stairs was made useful as a coffee bar and for overflow storage. Ample lighting and a sink make it useful for entertaining as well. Photos: Dave Remple

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Toronto with a roof extension

Achieve the ultimate warm minimalist or Japandi aesthetic in your living room with our light-filtering gray honeycomb blinds, custom-designed for sliding glass doors. The soft gray tone of the fabric beautifully coordinates with warm cream walls, a plush linen sofa, and natural oak accents. Designed with a meticulous eye for detail, the fully fabric-wrapped track system elegantly covers the metal mechanism, transforming a functional window treatment into a seamless, high-end architectural feature that complements your refined, organic interior design.

Ripple-fold Style Drapes Fabric: Maxwell Grey Linen, Oxygen-Pewter Screen Shade Fabric: Hunter Douglas Berkley 1%, Porch Swing
Family room - mid-sized contemporary enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Philadelphia with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Ripple-fold Style Drapes Fabric: Maxwell Grey Linen, Oxygen-Pewter Screen Shade Fabric: Hunter Douglas Berkley 1%, Porch Swing
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Philadelphia with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Light filtering roller shades in condo living room to maintain privacy and keep the glare out
Inspiration for a small modern open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Toronto with white walls

This Coastal Inspired Farmhouse with bay views puts a casual and sophisticated twist on beach living. Interior Design by Blackband Design and Home Build by Arbor Real Estate.

Thermador Kitchen Design Contest - Regional Winner
Large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Ripple-fold Style Drapes Fabric: Maxwell Grey Linen, Oxygen-Pewter Screen Shade Fabric: Hunter Douglas Berkley 1%, Porch Swing
Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room design in Philadelphia with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This Coastal Inspired Farmhouse with bay views puts a casual and sophisticated twist on beach living. Interior Design by Blackband Design and Home Build by Arbor Real Estate.

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Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and white cabinets

Example of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and no island

Duette Architella light filtering honeycomb shades have the LiteRise (cordless) and top-down bottom-up upgrades. Journal is the color of these shades, a beautiful alternative to bright white in a soft neutral color.

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops