Boston Aquariums installed this 300 gallon saltwater aquarium for a client with an ocean view home on the north shore. It is built out of 1″ cast acrylic and viewed from both the living room/bar area and the dining room. The tank is supported with a powder coated steel frame finished with custom cabinetry on both sides. Custom coral was hand selected and the tank is stocked with a community of exotic saltwater species.

David Burroughs Photography
Mid-sized elegant medium tone wood floor hallway photo in Baltimore with gray walls

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Custom freestanding freshwater aquarium installed in a luxury Manhattan residence near the New York Stock Exchange. The aquarium was designed as a modern furniture-style centerpiece integrated into the open living space of the apartment.

The lake was a former swampy County Department of Transportation borrow pit. We dredged to increase depth, contoured the banks, build a dam to raise the water level and stocked with bluenose bream, bass and crappie

Neil Rashba
Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

John Bedell Photography, Interiors by Angela Free Design
Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Ponds have a soothing effect as well. When stocked with koi, goldfish, darters or sunfish, ponds will provide relaxation benefits also. #landscaping
Photo of a large traditional water fountain landscape in New York.

Water feature at Innisfree Garden, Millbrook, NY. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Michael Hunter
Eclectic side yard stamped concrete patio container garden photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Photo of a huge traditional partial sun backyard stone pond in Portland.

The expansive, screened in deck off the great room in this custom estate home features a stacked stone fireplace. A door from the deck leads to the homeowner's stocked fishing pond.

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.” To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views. “Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage. As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”

The ultimate man cave with fishing rod racks, gun and ammo safe, humidor, and a fully stocked work bench area to create most anything you can think of!

Natural boulder waterfeature using exclusively all on site boulders excavated from site. Double split stream course cascades into lower basin stocked with Mosquito fish. Built with EPDM liner. Backdrop is Lizard Head located in Sedona.

Hand Hewn Timbers and Oak Barnboard. Photos by Longviews Studios, Inc.

Elegance meets functionality with base pull-out drawers, hidden pantries, extra storage in the island and a matching hutch for table linens and wine.

The Farms At Hunting Creek neighborhood is nestled among beautiful pastures and woodlands in a classic Southern Maryland setting. The Community contains large lots, community playground, stocked fishing ponds, sidewalks & future sports field area. The Homes are well spaced and are surrounded by nature and outdoor pleasures. Excellent schools, restaurants, shopping, Library, movie theater, aquatic center and Medical facilities are all located just minutes away. The neighborhood is located in Huntingtown, Maryland with homes starting at $434,900. Final Phase is now selling!

Backsplash: Stock# BG - Color#210. Handmade Ceramic Designed by: EMI Interior Design
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula