This was a new build without any personality. The client wanted a contemporary look, but still with some accents of colour. A tile surround from floor to ceiling was added to the fireplace and wall mounted TV. An asymmetrical design was created to either side of the fireplace by placing a book shelve to one side and art work and an ottoman to the other. New PVC shutters provide functional and an easy maintenance window treatment. Sleek lines and neutral textures with accents of yellow and blue give this room a very warm and inviting feel and look. Photo taken by: Personal Touch Interiors

Photo of a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Bridgeport for spring.

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Mid-sized elegant backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool photo in Raleigh

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Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in Orange County.

Cold hardy, Phyllostachys aureosulcata, aka- yellow bamboo, was chosen for it's vertical lift and Asian aesthetic.
Patio - small zen backyard stone patio idea in Denver

This very social couple were tying the knot and looking to create a space to host their friends and community, while also adding much needed living space to their 900 square foot cottage. The couple had a strong emphasis on growing edible and medicinal plants. With many friends from a community garden project they were involved in and years of learning about permaculture, they wanted to incorporate many of the elements that the permaculture movement advocates for. We came up with a California native and edible garden that incorporates three composting systems, a gray water system, rain water harvesting, a cob pizza oven, and outdoor kitchen. A majority of the materials incorporated into the hardscape were found on site or salvaged within 20-mile of the property. The garden also had amenities like an outhouse and shower for guests they would put up in the converted garage. Coming into this project there was and An old clawfoot bathtub on site was used as a worm composting bin, and for no other reason than the cuteness factor, the bath tub composter had to stay. Added to that was a compost tumbler, and last but not least we erected an outhouse with a composting toilet system (The Nature's Head Composting Toilet). We developed a gray water system incorporating the water that came out of the washing machine and from the outdoor shower to help water bananas, gingers, and canailles. All the down spouts coming off the roof were sent into depressions in the front yard. The depressions were planted with carex grass, which can withstand, and even thrive on, submersion in water that rain events bring to the swaled-out area. Aesthetically, carex reads as a lawn space in keeping with the cottage feeling of the home. As with any full-fledged permaculture garden, an element of natural building needed to be incorporated. So, the heart and hearth of the garden is a cob pizza oven going into an outdoor kitchen with a built-in bench. Cob is a natural building technique that involves sculpting a mixture of sand, soil, and straw around an internal structure. In this case, the internal structure is comprised of an old built-in brick incinerator, and rubble collected on site. Besides using the collected rubble as a base for the cob structure, other salvaged elements comprise major features of the project: the front fence was reconstructed from the preexisting fence; a majority of the stone edging was created by stones found while clearing the landscape in preparation for construction; the arbor was constructed from old wash line poles found on site; broken bricks pulled from another project were mixed with concrete and cast into vegetable beds, creating durable insulated planters while reducing the amount of concrete used ( and they also just have a unique effect); pathways and patio areas were laid using concrete broken out of the driveway and previous pathways. (When a little more broken concrete was needed, we busted out an old pad at another project a few blocks away.) Far from a perfectly polished garden, this landscape now serves as a lush and inviting space for my clients, their friends and family to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Days after construction was finished the couple hosted their wedding reception in the garden—everyone danced, drank and celebrated, christening the garden and the union!

Bedroom wallpaper installation – Elgin, IL This bedroom in Elgin was redesigned with floral wallpaper in soft ivory and pale green, reflecting classic French Country aesthetics. Traditional paper was carefully aligned to center the bouquet pattern behind the headboard wall. Installed over primed plaster for smooth adhesion, the design now ties perfectly with vintage furniture and soft linen bedding.

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FIORELLA GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER design by Nigel Coates Inspired by the floral world, the new Fiorella Mini and Fiorellina lamps, similar to a small ruffled boxwood bush which, with the new metallic finishes, are enriched by the magic of fine chisels in gold, silver and copper that seem to come from the Renaissance forge of Benvenuto Cellini. Thanks to their fresh figuration, are an effective manifesto of the expressive potential of Slamp. In the new metallic finish, these bright architectures strengthen their naturalistic image thanks to the multiple reflections of the petals that surround the light source.

This simple yet classic floral design features calla lilies and tulips that look and feel real. Available in a contemporary wood or mirrored glass vase, Buttercup is a stunning centerpiece. The floral arrangement is battery operated making it easy to move from a dining room celebration– to any space in your home as a lamp or floral accessory.