The adjacent dining room was updated with all new furniture in a clean transitional style, a rug, a unique oblong chandelier, and newly stained hardwood floors. Photo: Alimond Photography, Leesburg, VA

Exterior painting can be tricky depending on the weather, but with the right tips, you can achieve a lasting finish no matter the season. In cooler weather, choose oil-based paints that can cure better in lower temperatures. For the fall, early mornings or late afternoons are ideal, as direct sun can affect drying times. Ensure surfaces are dry before painting and plan around the weather forecast. Windy days can blow dust onto fresh paint, so be cautious! #sppi #contractor #painter #residentialpainter

An oversized bonus suite includes built-in bunks for kids or grand-kids under a vaulted dormer window. Suspended by nautical rope for a charming theme.

Geoffrey Warner
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Minneapolis

Photo courtesy of Glidden

The centerpiece of the room is the colorful gallery wall of mid century original paintings. The room is modern and rustic at the same time.
Inspiration for an eclectic light wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls

Tailored construction and simple geometry are the hallmarks of the Cervantes design. The mixture of cut and loop pile provides textural interest that adds visual intrigue. The pattern is enhanced by nine intelligent combinations of forecast colors. Constructed of 100% Antron ® Lumena nylon, Cervantes is as durable as it is sophisticated.

This four zone Equinox makes every inch of this deck count, no matter the weather. Whether you want sun, shade or protection from the rain, Equinox has it covered (or uncovered! You decide). Just the touch of a remove adjusts the louvers up to 160 degrees so you can allow in as much or as little sun as you want as the day wears on. Plan gatherings without a thought to the forecast! Rain moving in? No problem, close the louvers. Clouds parting revealing a starry sky? Just open the louvers for star gazing.

Treve Johnson Photography
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in San Francisco

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA The owners' collection of mid century modern Russel Wright dinnerware and George Nelson clocks are displayed in the custom cabinet.

One of our most recent projects, located on the North Side of Lake Norman was for homeowners with a request for replacement siding, and while we were performing our initial home inspection and consultation, they expressed their disappointment with their second story deck. Although the deck was part of a gorgeous second level sunroom and deck addition to their lovely brick home, unfortunately it was not doing a very good job in its expected performance as roof to the patio below and led to rot and damage (not to mention they couldn’t enjoy the lovely space if there was any rain in the forecast). Little did they know we could help with this issue as well because here is where our versatility and expertise in all things for your home’s exterior makes us more valuable to homeowners.

With natural light from VELUX skylights, this kitchen's dark blue and black color scheme really shines. The homeowner selected gold skylight blinds to complement the light fixture and cabinet hardware.

Two Birds Photography
Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Collaboration with Canonbury Homes and Frank Neely Design Associates.
Inspiration for a timeless open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets and two islands

Miami, for centuries since its discovery by early explorers, has lured new residents to its shores with the promise paradise in the Tropics. Located on the South Bank of the Miami River, and following the traditions of Tropical Living, this home designed by KI Architecture and Armando Montero R.A. LEED AP, incorporates design ideas that promote healthy living and mitigate Climate Change and Sea Level Rise threats in one of the most vulnerable areas in the Country. Miami and South Florida are often at the center of the Hurricane Track Forecast Cone and seasonal King Tides often flood streets. The resilient design ensures that disruptions due to natural disasters are minimized. The house structure and adjacent outdoor areas are raised above potential and future flood levels. The structure is hardened and protects the home from wind damage, and is capable of withstanding 180+ mph winds, and the home is designs to function off the grid using photovoltaic energy and other green strategies. Other incorporated sustainable strategies include capturing and re-using rainwater, treating sewage on site and reclaiming grey water to irrigate rooftop gardens and landscape, Roof tops not used for PV panels serve as green roofs and recreational decks that allow home vegetable farming even during flooded conditions. The house is also designed to maximize the well-being of the occupants by increasing the quality of air, water, natural lighting, and materials to create an environment that promotes physical and mental health.

Master bath with slab maple vanity, deep jade green tile in a traditional Arts and Craft pattern with drop in tub and walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom remodel in Austin

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Seattle.

Vancouver’s sun-drenched summer is more than patio season—it’s the ideal window for home upgrades, thanks to longer daylight and drier weather that let crews finish faster and materials cure perfectly. Kitchen projects sit at the top of Canadian reno wish-lists, with 37 % of homeowners planning to refresh counters, cabinetry, or layout this year. That’s where Alpine Countertops shines. The Richmond-based fabricator holds an A+ BBB rating and ten years of local trust, delivering quartz, granite, and recycled-glass surfaces across the Lower Mainland. Their fully in-house workflow—digital laser templating, CNC stone cutting, and meticulous hand-polishing—keeps seams tight, timelines short, and quality under one roof. Quartz continues to dominate 2025 design forecasts for its colour range, heat resistance, and stain-proof, non-porous surface that never needs sealing—perfect for lemonade rings and berry smoothies. Prefer natural stone? Granite shrugs off temperatures up to 1,200 °F, so you can set down a sizzling grill pan without panic. Whether you crave a crisp white waterfall island or an earthy stone statement piece, Alpine’s experts handle every detail—from first measurement to final wipe-down—so you can spend the season entertaining, not renovating. Book your free design consultation at 604-630-5700 or visit alpinecountertops.com and toast summer on a countertop that works as hard as you play. #AlpineCountertops #VancouverSummer #QuartzCountertops #Granite #KitchenRenovation #EcoFriendlyDesign #HomeImprovement

This is a beautiful install of a V300-6L108 PVC vinyl Tongue and Groove Privacy Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Adobe (L108) from Illusions Vinyl Fence. The install is awesome, the fence is awesome, the property is awesome, and the decor is awesome. What more can we say? It's pretty much perfect. Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Adobe (L108) is a very interesting and popular color. It's darker than Classic Beige (C101) AND it's matte finish. This gives it the look of a painted wood fence. Many consumers out there are looking for the matte finish of a painted wood fence, but wish it had the low maintenance of a vinyl fence. That's exactly what Grand Illusions provides.