Beautiful stone fountain is a favorite gathering spot for the local birds and other wildlife from adjacent open space. Large, historic home from the 1930's overlooking downtown Santa Cruz. My clients are self-described "plantaholics" and tend to buy many plants, only to have them die. They have an extensive gardening area and low water budget. Our main goal was to make the overall design cohesive between various areas of the garden while utilizing interesting and unusual plant selections - a very fun project for me! We removed over 3,000 square feet of traditional grass and replaced it with several lawn alternatives. The first is a walkable groundcover that uses a fraction of the water of regular grass (and can be seen here in several seasons, one of which has tiny flowers); The second is a California native grass that grows long (or can be kept short) and can tolerate some shade. Both of these are excellent choices for clients with children or dogs who want a green patch without using excessive water. My clients love plants from Australia and South Africa so plants from the Proteacea and other Southern Hemisphere beauties are used predominantly throughout the project. Clean, flowing water is so important for wildlife and the beautiful stone fountain is a constant gathering spot for birds and other animals. My clients are beyond thrilled with their gorgeous, nature-filled garden and ever-expanding plant knowledge.

Featured here is a fiberglass tub refinishing project completed in Queens. The original bathtub surface was worn and faded. Through our reglazing process, we revitalized the appearance and improved durability. Bath refinishing is ideal for fiberglass, porcelain, and cast-iron tubs, giving each surface a renewed look. We filled cracks, repaired chips, and applied a strong, glossy finish. The result is a bathtub that looks brand new, with a smooth, bright surface. This project proves how reglazing offers both beauty and function at a fraction of the price of full replacement. Bath refinishing is the smart solution for outdated bathrooms.

Fluted columns with Temple of the Winds decorative capital and Tuscan base on top of raised panel newel posts and rooftop balustrade system made from polymer stone to look and feel like stone but at a fraction of the cost and weight. Also available in paint-grade fiberglass and FRP. Lifetime warranty. Call 877-270-4817 or email sales@porchcolumns.com for more information. Visit us at porchcolumns.com and fiberglasspergola.com.

Heat & Glo Rutherford Wood Burning Fireplace: The Rutherford Series offers robust performance and the appearance of a custom-built masonry fireplace—all at a fraction of the cost. Whether a crackle or a blaze, the Rutherford delivers a bold statement in your favorite room. •36", 42" or 50" viewing area •Optional mesh screen doors or bi-fold doors •Authentic masonry look without the cost of a site-built masonry fireplace •Choice of traditional or herringbone molded brick panels

Every inch of this 5 bedroom, 2100 sq ft family house was remodeled. To make this space not only modern but functional all the drywall, paint, plumbing and electrical were updated. Mimicking real hardwood at a fraction of the price, waterproof, scratchproof, and stunning LVP flooring brings in warmth, texture, and style. This balance keeps costs down while giving you the designer look you want.

http://www.getSTACT.com STACT wine racks are incredibly easy to specify and incorporate into wine cellars, wine rooms, kitchens, home bars, commercial bars, and restaurants. Our customers have found that when it comes to modern wine cellar solutions, our system offers a number of advantages versus other wine storage solutions available on the market, here are just a few: ✓ Quality - premium *furniture grade* solution is unique to the industry, with unrivalled refinement when it comes to materials, aesthetic and craftsmanship. Our panels feature a premium high-gloss painted finish (not a laminated surface). Each panel takes more than a week to complete, with meticulous attention to detail. Once numerous coats of lacquer have been applied, each panel is hand buffed to a mirror-like piano finish. ✓ Versatility - mount any way you wish, and designed to work equally well within both commercial and residential applications, our clients have found our modular system to be the most versatile, and easiest to specify, assemble, and install - whether for 9 bottles or 9,000 within a large scale wine cellar application (www.stact.co/cellars). Available on your choice of 10 finishes, mix and match STACT panels to create your own unique look (3,628,800 possible configurations). ✓ Convenience - designed for quick and easy *DIY installation*, our patented system comes ready-to-install to any drywall surface right out of the box, minimizing the costs associated with labor and installation when compared with many custom solutions you will find on the market. Avoiding the need for a dedicated wine cellar builder to produce and arrive on site for assembly and installation. In-stock items typically ship within 1 business day. ✓ Value - direct-to-client distribution model to effectively cut out retail markup. Builders and specifiers have found STACT to be a fraction of the price of what it would cost to develop and produce a comparable custom solution. Plus currently we are offering *free shipping worldwide*. ✓ Design pedigree - created by 2012 ICFF winning designer Eric Pfeiffer, our patented prefabricated ready-to-assemble modular design is unique to the industry. ✓ Space-saving - highest bottle capacity on the market (10.7 bottles / sq ft). Each panel supports 9-12 bottles depending on how they are configured. ✓ Security - superior bottle stability, versus other wall-mounted wine storage solutions on the market. The aircraft grade aluminum bottle support structure ensures a lower center of gravity there is a more substantial portion of the bottle resting below the contact points. Thus a minimalist design aesthetic is retained, while eliminating the need for unnecessary and unsightly materials/clutter such as rubber gaskets, straps, etc. Learn more at www.getSTACT.com

Round Tapered Plain Synthetic Stone Columns with Roman Ionic capital and Tuscan base and balustrades that look and feel like stone but at a fraction of the cost and weight. We also offer paint-grade fiberglass, FRP, and PVC columns and column covers. Lifetime Warranty. Please call 877-270-4817 or email sales@porchcolumns.com for more information or visit us at porchcolumns.com and fiberglasspergola.com.

Although they are wonderful features, not every kitchen has room for an island or peninsula. Although working within the existing footprint of this kitchen did not allow for either, an elevated breakfast bar serves many of the same functions but uses a fraction of the space. Eric & Chelsea Eul Photogrpahy

Round NON-Tapered Plain Synthetic Stone Columns with Scamozzi capital and Attic base with round plinth and balustrades that look and feel like stone but at a fraction of the cost and weight. We also offer paint-grade fiberglass, FRP, and PVC columns and column covers. Lifetime Warranty. Please call 877-270-4817 or email sales@porchcolumns.com for more information or visit us at porchcolumns.com and fiberglasspergola.com.

This modern exterior LED wall pack was designed to optimize efficiency through heat dissipation and optical management. This LED wall pack provides an ideal wall wash lighting solution utilizing a fraction of the energy of traditional sources and requiring virtually no maintenance. 1180 20W, 1400 Raw Lumens, 4000K The housing and door frame are fabricated of heavy-duty die-cast aluminum. The optical system is comprised of high power COBs mounted on a highlyrefl ective panel. The LEDs are oriented in their optimal position and are enclosed with tempered glass. The LED board is mounted onto a substantial aluminum heat sink to maximize heat dissipation. All components undergo a rigorous pre-paint treatment and are coated with baked powder coat paint, giving them a highly durable finish. KEY FEATURES DLC Listed Die-cast aluminum housing Sleek design Also available in 347V

JAC 140 - Twilight in Space by Jon Allen The Jon Allen Collection is an exclusive, hand-selected group of my most personal work to date. Each piece is hand-painted on aluminum. My art itself and my chosen medium, aluminum, are blissfully married. You may not think of the word organic when you hear the word metal, but this is some of my most organic art and that’s simply because metal allows my work to achieve true sentience. Aluminum’s naturally reflective nature enables each color, shape, and stroke to reach its full potential. A new aspect of the painting will reveal itself to you as it basks in the light that surrounds, evades, or envelops it in that moment. When you see the piece from different angles, you will appreciate how vibrant, dynamic, and environmentally influenced these pieces are. What you may see and feel by morning is not what you’ll see or feel by dusk and in many ways, and as such I feel these pieces capture the ever-ebbing and complex nature of human emotion and perception. Some of these pieces are truly abstract while others are modern takes on traditional landscapes, marine life, and portraits. I hope you enjoy them a fraction of how much I enjoyed creating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 46" x 13" x 2" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging and art will “float” 2” off the wall

One World Kitchen Solutions finished this kitchen backsplash in under a day without thinset, grout or mess and at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional glass tiles. Product cost was less than $600 before tax. The product is real glass white backed tile by INOXIA from their SPEEDTILES collection. The colour and style goes with any kitchen! The installation is easy with the innovative peel and stick premium backer. The installer simply mixed a cap full of dish soap with 750 ml of water and sprayed a small amount on the back of the tile, spread with his hand evenly and it allowed him to position on the wall perfectly. The design is amazing and allows a tight fit between tiles for a seamless look. SPEEDTILES premium self adhesive tiles available in real stone metal and glass exclusively @ Home Depot.

Stairs almost complete. Railings next. The posts on these stairs will not wiggle a fraction of an inch!
Inspiration for a rustic front porch remodel in Manchester

Photography by Natalie Marotta Bungalows are lovable homes, but how can they be better? Along with many of our clients, we find that older (early 20th c.) homes have a lot of character and a comfortable scale, but are leaky, damp (especially in the basement), have fair to poor air quality, and use unconscionable amounts of fossil fuels to heat. The owners of this bungalow were ready to change that, and wanted to do so with minimal upfront carbon emissions as well. The gut renovation included replacing the basement slab and providing capillary breaks and insulation continuously below grade. The brick structure was treated with a fluid-applied air and water barrier from the interior and insulated entirely with cellulose, a carbon-storing insulation. The roof used HFO-blown spray foam to provide sufficient insulation while allowing headroom for bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. One great benefit of a full renovation is the possibility of reconfiguring spaces to suit the family’s lifestyle, and to make the best of indoor-outdoor connections. We opened up the main rooms on the first floor, creating a family gathering spot with a view to the back yard, and a spacious kitchen that supports the family’s commitment to cooking for healthy eating. The stair uses a north-facing skylight to bring light from above into the middle of the home, where it was previously dark. As a decarbonization retrofit, the inefficient furnace was replaced with two small ducted heat pump systems, water heating and clothes drying are powered by air-source heat pumps, and cooking uses an induction cooktop plus electric ovens. Energy recovery ventilation provides filtered fresh air continuous exhaust from the kitchen, baths, and laundry, and supplies fresh, highly filtered air to bedrooms and living spaces. The Better Bungalow now makes sense for the 21st century–it now fits the owners’ life-patterns, is super comfortable, has great air quality, and uses a fraction of the energy it did before, greatly lowering the demand on the utility grid. In the near future, when solar PV is installed, it can achieve net zero or near net zero emissions, and with battery backup, can provide great resilience in the event of power outages.

Floor & Decor Hampton Hickory Hand Scraped Laminate | Laminate floors give you the look of rare and exotic wood species at a fraction of the price, without affecting the forest. The craftsman-like distressed hand-scraping ensures that no two planks look exactly the same. Moisture resistant high density fiberboard core for superior sound control.

Large coastal two-story wood exterior home idea in New York

Meet Angie, our newest budget friendly sectional. The headrests are adjustable to satisify your level of comfort. We order Angie in a new CU fabric that has the look of leather, but at a fraction of the cost. Angie comes in grey CU fabric, but can be ordered in different colors. We can also upgrade this sectional to real leather, call store for pricing. 86"x 112"x 30/37"

This expansive elegant marble master bathroom is classic and rates highly on our list of favorite projects. Marble is always a good choice as it is a timeless look and adds to the value of your home. Marble can be one of the higher priced materials and also requires regular maintenance however marble bathrooms are gorgeous and allow flexibility and a vast amount of possibilities for application. This marble inspired bathroom was achieved by mixing real marble with porcelain tile that mimics the look of marble. The result is breath taking, low maintenance and a fraction of the cost! This master bath was expansive with over 300 square feet of usable space and a beautiful high ceiling. Sherry balanced out the room by creating a large double vanity designed with Waypoint cabinetry in painted linen. The higher elevation of the large tower between the vanities make it appear like a customized piece of furniture and the 4 sconces directly mounted to the mirrors are a nice detail that elevate the piece. The Ranier quartz countertops and Mayfair Volakas Giorgio Porcelain tile provide the subtle contrast of grey veining throughout the room. A 66” Draque tub with floor mounted waterfall faucet is beautifully surrounded with the same Volakes Giorgio tile. It is the perfect spot for our client to relax and take a load off while being showered by the light of the unique Alexandria Abstract Chandelier hanging above the tub. When designing the shower enclosure, Sherry blended different types of tile and tile sizes to create interest and movement. Cornice Perla Marble pieces create a beautiful transition between the glossy subway and the marble patterned tile. A bench for sitting is topped off with the same Ranier quartz used for the countertops and was added for the comfort of our client while using the Kohler handshower with extended hose. Bianco Perla basketweave marble are located in the niche and floor which add a different design component for interest. Our client opted to have her half bath remodeled as well. Many of the same components that we used in the master bathroom were used to make this other wise small space appear larger. Overall, we can’t say enough about how happy we were with the end result of this project. We were even happier to know that our client was over the moon about her dream master bathroom. Are you dreaming about your master bathroom and what possibilities we could accomplish in a marble look for you? We would love to hear from you, the options are amazing! .

This expansive elegant marble master bathroom is classic and rates highly on our list of favorite projects. Marble is always a good choice as it is a timeless look and adds to the value of your home. Marble can be one of the higher priced materials and also requires regular maintenance however marble bathrooms are gorgeous and allow flexibility and a vast amount of possibilities for application. This marble inspired bathroom was achieved by mixing real marble with porcelain tile that mimics the look of marble. The result is breath taking, low maintenance and a fraction of the cost! This master bath was expansive with over 300 square feet of usable space and a beautiful high ceiling. Sherry balanced out the room by creating a large double vanity designed with Waypoint cabinetry in painted linen. The higher elevation of the large tower between the vanities make it appear like a customized piece of furniture and the 4 sconces directly mounted to the mirrors are a nice detail that elevate the piece. The Ranier quartz countertops and Mayfair Volakas Giorgio Porcelain tile provide the subtle contrast of grey veining throughout the room. A 66” Draque tub with floor mounted waterfall faucet is beautifully surrounded with the same Volakes Giorgio tile. It is the perfect spot for our client to relax and take a load off while being showered by the light of the unique Alexandria Abstract Chandelier hanging above the tub. When designing the shower enclosure, Sherry blended different types of tile and tile sizes to create interest and movement. Cornice Perla Marble pieces create a beautiful transition between the glossy subway and the marble patterned tile. A bench for sitting is topped off with the same Ranier quartz used for the countertops and was added for the comfort of our client while using the Kohler handshower with extended hose. Bianco Perla basketweave marble are located in the niche and floor which add a different design component for interest. Our client opted to have her half bath remodeled as well. Many of the same components that we used in the master bathroom were used to make this other wise small space appear larger. Overall, we can’t say enough about how happy we were with the end result of this project. We were even happier to know that our client was over the moon about her dream master bathroom. Are you dreaming about your master bathroom and what possibilities we could accomplish in a marble look for you? We would love to hear from you, the options are amazing! .