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The east sideyard was planted using Japanese Maples and Bamboo to develop an asian theme. The stepping stone path uses irregular stones that force you to be careful wear you step to further the intention of being "mindful" as you stroll.
John Stuart Leslie/JSL Landscape Design Build Sedona

The Stressless Legend features unique cushioning that feels sumptious and luxurious as it embraces and supports your body.
The specially designed foam and the Stressless glide system means the sofa adjusts to your body smoothly. It simply stretches to that extra degree of comfort you have come to expect. This means that it’s more responsive to the way your body moves.
You never have to force it to do anything – simply move, and it moves with you. Enjoy!
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The his and hers handthrown vessel sinks by Jeff Brown Pottery in North Carolina (a custom creation via an etsy find) sit attop a slab of Fossil Black Marble. This extremely unique type of stone was the first selection, made years and years ago, and the driving force behind many of the other choices.
In developing the design, we made some direct (and so so interesting) references to Japanese design. The vanity, for example, sits upon an elevated platform to create the feel of a Japanese Tokonoma (a recessed area to display works of art).
Photography by Schweitzer Creative

The warmer season, upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, and a raging pandemic. These were the problems plaguing the World of Beer Bar in Tampa Bay, FL, when they got in touch with us for an outdoor bar pergola solution.
Outdoor Project
They wanted to entertain massive crowds of people and watch parties, but the guests could be limited to an outdoor seating space due to the area’s pandemic restrictions. The solution for the restaurant patio cover was the louvered roof system.
The World of Beer Bar decided on a modern pergola with an automated louvered roof to create an outside terrace where their customers can enjoy Super Bowl while maintaining the government’s SOPs due to the pandemic. They loved our R-Blade pergola as it offered a covered outdoor space where they could receive and entertain their guests.
They wanted the industrial patio cover installed on their outdoor terrace to offer rain protection to their customers. But they also wanted a part of the terrace to be uncovered so that their customers can enjoy the beautiful day outdoors.
R-Blade pergola design with the louvered system was the perfect solution for this beer bar’s outdoor space.
Product Choice
Outdoor Terrace - World Of Beer Bar and Kitchen - covered with a louvered roof
Product 4 Pergolas
Model R-BLADE louvered roof
Type Attached to the wall
Size 52’ x 22’ projection – 15’ high
Options Screens
Color Grey Bronze / White louvers
Benefits Stunning 2-story patio
The challenges of this outdoor bar pergola project
Working on this outdoor bar pergola while keeping the pandemic restriction.
4 louvered roofs opening altogether as well as independently
outdoor bar pergola louvered roof with better sealing and less chance of leaks
4 louvered roof that open and close independently - outdoor bar pergola
This industrial patio cover for the outdoor terrace consists of 4 louvered roofs mounted to the bar’s wall. Additionally, the client wanted these roofs to open and close independently so that their customers can enjoy a nice beer and enjoy the Super Bowl watch parties outside when the weather’s good.
Automated screens for wind and rain protection
The R-Blade bioclimatic louvered roof installed at the outdoor terrace comes with outdoor screens, a rain sensor that prompts the pergola to close automatically when it detects rain. Moreover, the outdoor bar pergola has a wind sensor for automatic opening whenever it detects a strong wind force.
While offering the perfect ambiance to this convivial sports bar, it shelters the customers from winds during watch parties and gatherings.
Moreover, our modern louvered roof system is complemented by Azenco’s well-engineered invisible gutter system to drain the rainwater immediately, ensuring that the space under the pergola remains dry.
Grey bronze structure to match the bar’s overall look
We installed grey bronze structures that go very well with the sports bar’s overall look and ambiance. They also asked for white louvers to perfectly contrast with the grey bronze structures giving the outdoor bar pergola a more sophisticated yet friendly vibe.
The pergolas were designed to perfectly blend with the bar’s exterior, offering the perfect place for beer and sports enthusiasts to connect over their favorite teams in the Super Bowl.
Outdoor bar pergola features and Azenco’s solutions
As a result, we created an amazing restaurant patio design for the World of Beer Bar to entertain their guests outside even during the pandemic restrictions.
The louvered system was designed to blend with the sports bar’s look, so the structures were attached to the outdoor wall and crafted in grey bronze while the louvers were white.
Before the renovation, it was just an uncovered terrace on the second story of the patio. But now it’s the perfect outdoor sitting area for customers who come to enjoy the outdoors and watch Super Bowl. The elegant-looking louvers protect the customers from rain or the sun, while the uncovered part gives guests the perfect outdoor experience.
Not to mention that Azenco successfully installed the louvered roof before the Super Bowl 2021 started as the client needed to arrange an outdoor terrace to receive the guests.
Turnaround time
Manufacturing: Custom manufactured adjustable white louvered roof with grey bronze structure. Delivery in 4 weeks.
Mounting On Site: 4 days deal with specific timing and scheduling to ensure that the mounting doesn’t interfere with opening hours.

All our gunite pools a custom built to the shape and depth you desire by our dedicated craftman.
Large backyard stamped concrete pool photo in New York
Large backyard stamped concrete pool photo in New York

The professional work of our craftsmen was a driving force in remodeling this Chicago Condo Kitchen. Precision installation of the new cabinetry, accented by the curio lights, shows off the customer's dream remodel. Note the installation of the knockout hood. The view of Chicago ties together the natural flow of this new kitchen. The room delights the eye.
Kitchen Remodel/General Contractor: ED Enterprises, Inc.
Photography: Michael A Kaskel Photography

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The need for a kitchen better suited to entertaining was the driving force behind the start of this great kitchen remodel. The original kitchen and adjacent living area were redesigned to encompass a new larger kitchen with semiformal eating area along with a wet bar and great cozy sitting room. The clients Christine and Steve along with the interior designer Sharon Ryan made great choices in products and finishes to give these new spaces a fresh new look that blended seamlessly with the rest of the home. The kitchen designer John Noland used Fieldstone Cabinetry in the LaGrange door style ( Beaded inset ). The perimeter kitchen cabinetry is finished in Dove paint with a latte glaze complimented by the island and bar cabinetry in Cherry wood with Hazelnut Stain. The expansive new kitchen countertops are Taj Mahal Quartzite with a sleek apron front sink from Kohler. The bar top granite is Peacock with a stainless steel undermount bar sink. Everything from new random width hardwood flooring, window replacement, cabinetry and finishes were done by CCKAB’s lead contractor Don Pitt and assistant Dan. Everyone involved in this great kitchen project did an awesome job and what a result.

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Blown-In Insulation + Low VOC paints
Formaldehyde free millwork and cabinets
Energy efficient lighting fixtures

The Clubhouse -West Hollywood
Ideally located Clubhouse development sits at Hilldale Avenue - Norma Avenue intersection connecting Doheny, Santa Monica and Sunset blvd, on a .42 Acres lot. would consist of 14 clubhouses designed to accommodate home and office settings. 10 suites with terraces and 10 work-force income homes, Development improves important areas like daylight distribution to the homes and to the streets, Advanced home - office services designed assist residents business settings complementing with a sleek exterior blending with beautiful trees and Spectacular neighborhood scenery, minutes away from gourmet restaurants and prime entertainment spots. Clubhouse is a refined urban living in Prime West Hollywood.

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation.
The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft.
This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months.
With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

A contemporary kitchen designer's dream - with or without handles, wall hanging or floor mounted, the System Collection offers an extensive selection of standard elements and finishes to fit a wide range of modern kitchen layouts and flexible kitchen design budgets. Minimalism to the max.
The System Collection allows the ancient and universal function of cooking to be a fun and fulfilling experience to participate in. While the System Collection does focus on the aesthetics of design and the materials used, the driving force behind the design has and will always be enjoying the kitchen and the pleasure of cooking. The System Collection is a modern kitchen that is easy and only creates light barriers between the living areas.
One of the unique features of the System Collection is its ease of maintenance, making it one of the most hygienic contemporary kitchens available. System Collection’s ergonomic design gives it an extremely high rate of flexibility. Superior usage of space, ease of reaching every corner, top-notch organization and beautiful forms that follow superb function.
Whether your goal is a contemporary Italian kitchen design or a large modern suburban kitchen, the System Collection offers endless design options - textured melamine with matching edges, hundreds of laminate colors (matte or glossy) with or without aluminum edges, eco wood with aluminum edges, painted glass, and the entire range of Pedini lacquer colors (matte, textured and high gloss).

The homeowners of an iconic 1920s Denver home Denver wanted to upgrade their backyard into a tour de force for entertaining. Lifescape had completed the original landscape a decade ago and were called back for the radical transformation.
Designer Josh Ruppert, used a mix of modern tile and classic brick to create a contemporary oasis that ties with the early, 20th-century style of the home.
Additional Design Details:
- An expansive outdoor entertaining space is complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, bar and dining area
- The fireplace design ties to the 1920s architecture with traditional masonry and a chimney cap that matches the home
- A custom copper bowl fountain is the crown jewel, providing a tranquil, contemporary water feature in the center of the space
- The light fixture in the outdoor dining area was custom designed by the Lifescape team to match the fixtures inside the home

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath workforce housing home. 1200SF conditioned space, vinyl siding, LVP and Carpet flooring, efficient floor plan making use of every foot available. Concrete driveway and parking for 2 cars.

Living Room in Wabi Sabi Retreat |
Room Type:
3 bed, 4 bath, 3770 square feet- Master Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Family Room, Living Room, Entry.
Project Name:
Wabi Sabi Retreat.
Key Feature:
A wabi sabi–inspired home that captures simplicity, imperfection, and tranquility through organic textures, weathered finishes, and intentional negative space, while working within the existing architecture.
Challenge:
The home’s architecture did not naturally lend itself to traditional wabi sabi design, requiring a thoughtful approach to achieve the desired feeling without forcing the aesthetic.
Solution:
Rather than applying a rigid style, the team focused on evoking tranquility through contrast, organic materials, intentional emptiness, and finishes that develop character over time.
Materials:
Furniture: Four Hands, Noir, Vig, Moss Studio, Dovetail, TOV.
Lighting: Arteriors, Lucent Light Shop, Ping Lighting.
Rugs: Jaipur, Loloi.
Artwork: Leftbank, Etsy.
Budget:
$100k- $300k |
Timeline:
6 months, completed March 2025

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath workforce housing home. 1200SF conditioned space, vinyl siding, LVP and Carpet flooring, efficient floor plan making use of every foot available. Concrete driveway and parking for 2 cars.

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot.
Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union.
Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

The hardwood throughout this space is reclaimed beech antique engineered wood. The feature in this great room is the unique fireplace. It is a custom made wood burning fireplace with dual stainless steel vent pipes, double layered ceramic glass with mechanically fan forced air to reduce exterior window temperature. It is a frameless glass design complete with single frameless sliding glass panel for fire chamber access.

A copper color palette was our driving force in this ensuite interior design. A rich copper wallcovering paired with blue and copper bedding keep the bedroom sophisticated and elegant. Continued into the bathroom, copper wallpaper takes the spotlight, while the statement mirror, subtle pendants, and modern floating vanity complement the look and keep the space from looking dark or dated.
For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/

Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath workforce housing home. 1200SF conditioned space, vinyl siding, LVP and Carpet flooring, efficient floor plan making use of every foot available. Concrete driveway and parking for 2 cars.
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