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After Photo To help keep costs low on this design install we planted smaller plants that will fill in over time. This client choose the patient method of landscaping rather than instant gratification achieved through planting larger plant material.

This circular gas fire pit provides instant gratification for our clients as they prepare to entertain in their new construction.
Large backyard stone patio photo in Milwaukee with a fire pit and no cover

A night-and-day difference! One of my favorite things about shutter jobs is our ability to provide Instant gratification for our clients! They can come home to a completely different house, usually in one day. Working closely with our clients throughout every step of their projects is what allows us to achieve their total satisfaction. -Robert MacNab

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

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Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets and solid surface countertops

Simple, cute storage solution for small bathroom items on display. Use shot glasses or votive candle holders for things like flossers, toothbrush tips, tweezers, fingernail clippers, bobby pins, etc. Photo by Sheila Roberts | Professional Organizer of Delightful Potential

Approachable and sophisticated, the carte blanche design of this home originated to mirror the personalities of the owners. Honored by the commission and sense of duty to create for an artist of another discipline, the resulting design and kindred friendship continue to bring immense gratification. Entering directly into a gracious dining and reception room, pleasant design surprises lie in wait around many corners, while proportion and centerlines anchor the spaces. A pea gravel drive and motor court compliment and complete the design esthetic of this residence.

An Italian restaurant closed and and this lovely lady was gifted to friends. Solid and luminous thassos marble makes her a striking presence in the artfully landscaped drive. She has been known to don seasonal attire and dress up or down for special occasions. Serious fun even before you get to the door. Rustic pavers were added around the statue base on top of sand and dirt mix. Plantings of Hosta, Azalia, Mondo grass & moss added to frame her area and make her feel welcome. All provide almost instant gratification and integration to an established area of landscape.

Inspiration for a large contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in DC Metro with beige walls and no fireplace

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The Simple Pleasures project required macro shots of all the things I love. This emphasized the simplicity of each subject and how they effortlessly manifest gratification. Unique angles, clarity and details were among my main objectives. Ultimately, my goal was to convey this fundamental lesson of simple pleasures in a creative photographic message in hopes of illustrating the value of this explainable phenomenon. I chose items that most of us walk by most of the time without much thought. As a result, this project is a pictorial representation of some of the amazing inexpensive sources of joy in my world. Photography is one way for me to express the way I think, feel, and love. What I have captured with my camera last longer then the fleeting moments of bliss. These images help me think of the little things, long after they have vanished. ©Christina Hankinson

The Simple Pleasures project required macro shots of all the things I love. This emphasized the simplicity of each subject and how they effortlessly manifest gratification. Unique angles, clarity and details were among my main objectives. Ultimately, my goal was to convey this fundamental lesson of simple pleasures in a creative photographic message in hopes of illustrating the value of this explainable phenomenon. I chose items that most of us walk by most of the time without much thought. As a result, this project is a pictorial representation of some of the amazing inexpensive sources of joy in my world. Photography is one way for me to express the way I think, feel, and love. What I have captured with my camera last longer then the fleeting moments of bliss. These images help me think of the little things, long after they have vanished. ©Christina Hankinson

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Charleston

Inspiration for a contemporary outdoor patio shower remodel in New York

This project took approximately 2 years to complete with 35 different phases of the landscape installation . This photo represents the end product with the garden at maturity in as little as 2 year's time. Our company installed 3.5k plants on this site with instant gratification in mind. Large 12' Canadian Hemlock, 14' Cryptomeria, 10' Magnolias, Hundreds of perennials, ground covers, edible and ornate shrubs, occupy this march like environment. It has a small creek flowing through the middle of the yard, which required a restricting plant palette. Ornamental grasses, hundreds of different varieties of Iris, boulders, and flowering ground cover were specifically chosen for this installation. The end result came out beautiful, and the native wildlife embraced it with open arms. On any given day you will see hundreds of butterflies, Hummingbirds, bumble bees, frogs, owls, etc. that call this their home. The client gave our company "Carte Blanche" and complete artistic license to do as we saw fit. You should see this installation in the late Spring when everything has come out for a new season, as it is loaded with color. Everyone that comes to see this garden is in awe.

This couple are gourmet cooks with an extensive cookbook collection. This beautiful space was a long time coming, a delayed gratification of sorts for a retired couple who built their dream kitchen. The aesthetic is centered around their long vacations in Europe, bringing home the cooking techniques and the tried and true functional and gorgeous kitchens of The Old World. This design honours their love of cooking by giving them every tool needed right at their fingertips when they need it.The kitchen is in constant use as they entertain quite often. The original kitchen was poorly designed and had the cooktop on the island, severely limiting workspace for this dynamic duo. The fridge was located where the new cooktop now resides. Moving the cooktop to the wall greatly increased the space where the chefs work, as they are now able to move freely all the way around the perimeter of the island. The custom cabinets have intentionally designed shelves for each of the couple’s specific accessory needs. No expense was spared for this stunning villa-style kitchen. The one of a kind hood alone cost $5000 - $8000. The countertops are made of Quartzite Granite, and the walls are hand-frescoed.