The upper deck containers at maturity late summer.
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An aerial view of the back yard and deck taken from the lower balcony.
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After serious pruning the maple has some breathing space and a row of colorful heucheras make their presence known in front of the bed.
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Both decks shot by drone. The mature birch tree top can be seen at lower right.
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The deck containers at maturity late summer.
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The deck containers at initial planting, early summer. The annuals were chosen for a limited color palette and for their ability to fill out in a short period of time.

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Nick adjusting AMP path lights along the flagstone. As an AMP Lighting distributor, we design, install and maintain AMP systems.

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The back yard consisted of sunken beds and a wood catwalk leading to garage. A mature birch tree is surrounded by ferns, boxwood and hosta.
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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets, marble countertops and stone tile backsplash

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The laundry room serves as a vestibule to the full bathroom beyond. It has new functional cabinetry and a folding surface. Mosaic tile with a black and white pattern was chosen to complement the historic era of the house. Light fixtures by Schoolhouse Electric. Project done in collaboration with Country Living for their Makeover Takeover project. photo by Annie Schlechter

Modern loft. Surfaces built into the new railing atop the stair create a functional work area with a fantastic view and clear shot to the play space below. A wall separating the master bedroom from the double height living space was replaced with a folding glass door to open the bedroom to the living space while still allowing for both visual and acoustical privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. http://www.zeroenergy.com