As you enter this home you are greeted by the foyer. To your left is access to the kitchen, nook, family room, and second floor. In the guest suite hangs the 42 inch front door that's made from alder wood and boldly complements the rich walnut flooring below.

Welcome to a fresh and glowing bathroom remodeling in Diamond Bar, where every element has been carefully designed to create a tranquil and inviting space. As you step inside, the warmth of wood flooring greets your feet, adding a touch of natural elegance to the room. The focal point of the bathroom is a custom white vanity cabinet with an elegant white countertop adorned with delicate grey veins. Its clean lines and impeccable craftsmanship exude sophistication and style. Completing the look, black hardware and faucet provide a striking contrast, adding a contemporary edge to the design. With a fresh morning start, above the vanity, a round mirror with subtle backlighting enhances the ambiance, creating a soft and flattering glow. The mirror becomes a functional and aesthetic centerpiece, reflecting the beauty of the space and amplifying the sense of openness. Adding both practicality and visual interest, black shelves provide storage for essentials while complementing the overall color scheme. Recessed LED lighting fixtures, strategically placed throughout the bathroom, illuminate the space with a gentle and soothing glow, offering a sense of tranquility. With ‘Glowing’ tiles in mind, the shower area features 12×24 white tile slabs with grey veins on the back wall, infusing the space with a touch of understated elegance. The wall with the shower head showcases hexagon marble tiles with an intricate and captivating pattern, elevating the design to new heights. A black handheld showerhead brings both functionality and modern style to the shower, offering an invigorating and customized bathing experience. Completing the Fresh and Glowing bathroom remodeling in Diamond Bar, the tub faucet features a black waterfall spout, creating a stunning visual effect and adding a sense of luxury to the space. Ready to transform your bathroom into a stunning oasis? Contact us today and let our experienced team bring your vision to life. Get in touch to discuss your remodeling needs and create the bathroom of your dreams.

This gorgeous renovation has been designed and built by Richmond Hill Design + Build and offers a floor plan that suits today’s lifestyle. This home sits on a huge corner lot and features over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, a fenced-in backyard with a deck and a 2-car garage with off street parking! A spacious living room greets you and showcases the shiplap accent walls, exposed beams and original fireplace. An addition to the home provides an office space with a vaulted ceiling and exposed brick wall. The first floor bedroom is spacious and has a full bath that is accessible through the mud room in the rear of the home, as well. Stunning open kitchen boasts floating shelves, breakfast bar, designer light fixtures, shiplap accent wall and a dining area. A wide staircase leads you upstairs to 3 additional bedrooms, a hall bath and an oversized laundry room. The master bedroom offers 3 closets, 1 of which is a walk-in. The en-suite has been thoughtfully designed and features tile floors, glass enclosed tile shower, dual vanity and plenty of natural light. A finished basement gives you additional entertaining space with a wet bar and half bath. Must-see quality build!

This foyer feels very serene and inviting with the light walls and live sawn white oak flooring. Custom board and batten is added to the feature wall. Tons of sunlight greets this space with the clear glass sidelights.

Mahogany entrance doors with sidelights greet guests.
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As you enter the guest bathroom in the DMV, you will be greeted by an inviting and relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere. The bathroom boasts a detailed and intricate floor design that adds a touch of elegance to the space, making it stand out from the rest. The classic vanity in the bathroom serves as the centerpiece, featuring a timeless design that perfectly complements the Mediterranean ambiance. The carefully crafted details in every bathroom corner create a cohesive and harmonious look, making it a perfect spot for guests to unwind and rejuvenate.

As you step inside the Glenwood Craftsman, you are greeted with an open concept floor plan that brings the kitchen, nook, great room, and sunroom together to create gathering places to cook, dine and lounge. Interior design is focused on luxury fabrics, modern light fixtures and mixed metals, with gold hues. Light, subtle paint shades create a comfortable flow: creams, grays, khaki and gray-blue give the home a soothing mix of warm and cool. The décor is an eclectic concept, meant to match the modern family. In the great room you will find an impressive paneled wall flanking a gas fireplace with stacked stone to the ceiling. The nook leads to the gorgeous sunroom with vaulted ceiling and three full walls of windows. The designer kitchen welcomes you with an oversized quartz topped island with snack bar. Staggered maple cabinets, undercabinet lighting, tile backsplash, and quartz countertops frame the perimeter. Luxurious slate appliances, gold cabinet hardware and a stylish faucet with a gold finish add warmth and sophistication to the room. Off the kitchen, a butler’s pantry with cabinets, quartz countertop and beverage refrigerator offer additional space for entertaining. The butler’s pantry conveniently leads to the beautiful dining room with decorative wainscoting. A study, powder room, and all-encompassing family command center with laundry, closet, cabinets, built-in desk and boot bench complete the first floor. Located on the second floor, the master suite showcases an expansive bedroom with box up ceiling bordered with crown molding, walk-in tiled shower with bench and decorative niche, his-and-hers floating vanities with quartz countertops, separate commode room, tile flooring, and large custom walk-in closet. A princess suite with a full bath and two additional bedrooms connected by a jack and jill bath complete the second floor. The finished lower level offers a rec room with a gaming focus, additional bedroom, and full bathroom perfect for guests.

"Nestled gracefully along the tranquil shores, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath haven offers an exquisite blend of elegance and comfort. Spanning 3,050 sqft, this waterfront residence is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design. Your waterfront dream awaits. Step inside, and you are immediately greeted by an inviting aura of warmth and refinement. Sunlight pours through oversized windows, bathing the interior in a soft, natural glow. The spacious living areas seamlessly flow into one another, creating an ideal setting for both intimate gatherings and grand soirées. A gourmet kitchen, adorned with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry, becomes the heart of the home—a place where culinary artistry takes center stage. With an expansive island as its centerpiece, it invites culinary explorations and casual family breakfasts alike. Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

A lotus pond and observatory greet you at the entrance to this garden. Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) have naturalized in the pond.

Master bath | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Lennon plan in Washington! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. The Lennon model home greets guests with an airy two-story entry. The main floor offers a quiet study, a spacious great room with a contemporary fireplace and an open dining room that flows into a chef's kitchen with an expansive center island and stainless-steel appliances, including a double oven. You’ll also appreciate a relaxing covered patio. Upstairs, enjoy a convenient laundry, a roomy loft and a luxurious master suite with a deluxe bath, dual walk-in closets and inviting covered balcony. Options include a sitting room in lieu of the loft and a finished basement with media and game rooms.

In My Sister’s Garden-A Wistful Romp through a Drought Resistant Oasis "Spring is the time of the year, when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade." - Charles Dickens One of the great things about growing up on a farm in the boondocks is that your tribe is your family. We five siblings were as thick as thieves as we climbed trees, worked the fields, pulled fences, drove tractors, branded cattle, and planted the spring garden. We played, we quarreled, and we dug in the dirt together. By the time May arrived, we ached to get our hands grubby in the vegetable patch. Waiting for the vegetables to sprout and be harvested taught us patience and responsibility. Of course, Mom’s beautiful flower gardens would already be abloom by this time of year getting us into constant trouble because we were forever picking bouquets not only for her, but, for teachers, 4-H leaders, and Sunday masses. As we grew into adults, our love of the earth grew as well. Following in the big shoes of my Father, my brother continued the family tradition of being a farmer and has one of the most beautiful vineyards in the county. Our Mother’s love of gardening instructed the gardens of her girls. Recently I walked with my sister Debbie through her eclectic garden. There is a saying that “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can never take the country out of the girl.” With Deb, she’s never left the land where we were born. She is a country cowgirl through and through. She’s always adorned with her cowboy hat, rodeo belt buckle, and boots! She hunts, fishes, grows her food, and would have relished being a pioneer in the 1870’s. Debbie and her husband are the ultimate recyclers and re-purposers. With their barnyard of adopted animals-pigs, goats, donkeys, chickens, even Texas long horns at one time, all the weeds and garden cuttings feed the animals and the manure is then recycled back to the garden. They collect rooftop rain runoff in used wine barrels then pipe it to a storage tank to help with summer watering. It’s never enough, but every drop helps. Their garden art includes rusted plows, wooden swings, a plethora of homemade birdhouses, multiple fountains made from found objects, wagon wheels, antlers, the cutest country chicken coop you ever did see, and a sleeping shed outfitted with a bear hide, antique fishing gear, pinecones, and found treasures of every sort. From their patio they watch the wildlife on their hillside property-deer, bobcats, raccoons, turkeys, skunks, and the occasional mountain lion. It’s a playful, restful garden setting, albeit with a watchful eye for the rattlesnakes that enjoy this oasis as well. What I love about Debbie’s garden is how it reflects her unique personality, her love of the land, and her admiration for the history of the Wild West. As we ambled around the property with her happy dogs in the lead, the songbirds sang, a bevy of butterflies delicately landed on her flowers, and the koi in the pond swam to the surface to greet me. This time together immersed in this sustainable landscape nurtured my soul and brought our childhood memories to vivid life. Although we grow the same plants, shrubs, trees, and succulents in both of our yards, our designs and esthetics are completely different. And that’s the beauty of creating a garden, making it your own special paradise where you can find peace, tranquility, and restoration in tandem with the wild kingdom. TIPS TO CREATING YOUR OWN UNIQUE PLAYGROUND ⎫ Don’t over-think it! Make lists of everything you enjoy in a garden then do it. ⎫ Be conservation conscious as well as considerate of nature. ⎫ Be creative. Think swathes, angles, circles, and flow. There is nothing more boring than a box. ⎫ The hardscape must include natural materials: rocks, gravel, barn wood, shells, or anything meaningful to you. ⎫ Instead of buying art, repurpose childhood toys, old sinks, even a commode overflowing with flowers can be comical. ⎫ Be playful. When you are going to spend time in the outdoors, you want to enjoy yourself. Allow your personality to shine. ⎫ Add surprises, secret gardens, hedged rooms, anything that will enhance the whimsical and magical element to your garden experience. ⎫ Lead to a focal point or view with meandering paths, walkways, and trails. ⎫ Invite the pollinators; bees, butterflies, and birds by providing housing, nectar flowers, protection, fountains, and ponds. ⎫ Mix it up. For a drought resistant garden, consider an array of beautiful succulents, cactus, lavender, bulbs, iris, daylily, geraniums, and other plants that will add color, texture, form, and structure, yet require little maintenance and minimal water. ⎫ A potager, pots, or area designated for edibles and herbs is a must have. There is nothing better than picking your dinner from your own property. ⎫ Benches, swings, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and places to unwind, watch the clouds, savor sunsets, and marvel at the stars make your garden your home. ` What’s so fun about our family gardening experience is the sharing that we all do in giving each other clips, snips, cuttings, bulbs, and volunteers. We grow the same specimens and as we stroll and admire our handiwork, we can’t remember who gave what to whom first. As I said farewell to my sister, she handed me a hand-painted tin filled with blooming echeveria from clippings I had given her a few years before. We shared a laugh. Little did I know this would be the last walk with my sister. She died just a few days before this article was published. She would have loved to have seen her passion in print. Debbie may you garden in the heavens. The circle of life continues. Happy Trails to you, Debbie. Until we meet again... Read more: https://www.lam orindaweekly.com/archive/issue1006/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian.html Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/doc/313702488/My-Sister-s-Garden-Digging-Deep-With-Cynthia-Brian Radio Broadcast: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/92459/porn-alarm-effective-apologies-in-my-sisters-garden Press Pass: http://vapresspass.com/2016/05/24/in-my-sisters-garden-a-wistful-romp-through-a-drought-resistant-oasis-by-cynthia-brian/ ©2016 Cynthia Brian The Goddess Gardener Starstyle® Productions, llc Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com www.GoddessGardener.com 925-377-STAR Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show at www.StarStyleRadio.com I am available as a speaker, designer, and consultant. 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"About This Project: Welcome to the perfect modern dream home! As you step inside, you'll be greeted by spacious high ceilings and large windows which flood the space with natural light, giving you the sense of grandeur and openness. Imagine yourself hosting a weekend get-together with friends and family in the oasis-like backyard, complete with an oversized pool and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen ideal for entertaining. Preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen will be a delight with the latest appliances, sleek countertops, and ample storage. With all the features of this home, you'll have your own retreat to relax, work, and entertain. Showcase Builders is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Showcase Builders is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Nestled in the prestigious Empire Pass area of Deer Valley, this extraordinary ski-in, ski-out residence embodies the pinnacle of mountain luxury. Spanning an impressive 4,442 square feet of internal accommodation, this meticulously crafted home offers five lavish bedrooms and seven opulent bathrooms, designed for those who demand the very best in life. Upon entering, you're greeted by soaring high ceilings that create an immediate sense of grandeur, while floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the interior in an abundance of natural light. The warmth of oak paneling paired with natural stone countertops exudes sophistication, seamlessly blending contemporary elegance with timeless materials. The heart of the home is its expansive living area, where bespoke finishes and custom craftsmanship are evident in every detail. The natural wood and stone elements flow effortlessly from the interior to the exterior living spaces, creating a harmonious connection with the surrounding landscape. This organic design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also fosters a deep sense of tranquility and grounding. The residence is thoughtfully equipped with luxurious amenities, including a steam shower, ideal for après-ski relaxation, and a state-of-the-art ski locker, ensuring every convenience is at your fingertips. Each bedroom serves as a private retreat, offering unparalleled comfort and privacy, while the bathrooms are outfitted with exquisite fixtures that elevate daily rituals into moments of indulgence. This Empire Pass residence is not just a home; it is a masterpiece, where nature and luxury converge to create a sanctuary of unparalleled refinement.

Jarrett Design is grateful for repeat clients, especially when they have impeccable taste. In this case, we started with their guest bath. An antique-inspired, hand-pegged vanity from our Nest collection, in hand-planed quarter-sawn cherry with metal capped feet, sets the tone. Calcutta Gold marble warms the room while being complimented by a white marble top and traditional backsplash. Polished nickel fixtures, lighting, and hardware selected by the client add elegance. A special bathroom for special guests. Next on the list were the laundry area, bar and fireplace. The laundry area greets those who enter through the casual back foyer of the home. It also backs up to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The clients wanted this area to be as beautiful as the other areas of the home and the visible washer and dryer were detracting from their vision. They also were hoping to allow this area to serve double duty as a buffet when they were entertaining. So, the decision was made to hide the washer and dryer with pocket doors. The new cabinetry had to match the existing wall cabinets in style and finish, which is no small task. Our Nest artist came to the rescue. A five-piece soapstone sink and distressed counter top complete the space with a nod to the past. Our clients wished to add a beverage refrigerator to the existing bar. The wall cabinets were kept in place again. Inspired by a beloved antique corner cupboard also in this sitting room, we decided to use stained cabinetry for the base and refrigerator panel. Soapstone was used for the top and new fireplace surround, bringing continuity from the nearby back foyer. Last, but definitely not least, the kitchen, banquette and powder room were addressed. The clients removed a glass door in lieu of a wide window to create a cozy breakfast nook featuring a Nest banquette base and table. Brackets for the bench were designed in keeping with the traditional details of the home. A handy drawer was incorporated. The double vase pedestal table with breadboard ends seats six comfortably. The powder room was updated with another antique reproduction vanity and beautiful vessel sink. While the kitchen was beautifully done, it was showing its age and functional improvements were desired. This room, like the laundry room, was a project that included existing cabinetry mixed with matching new cabinetry. Precision was necessary. For better function and flow, the cooking surface was relocated from the island to the side wall. Instead of a cooktop with separate wall ovens, the clients opted for a pro style range. These design changes not only make prepping and cooking in the space much more enjoyable, but also allow for a wood hood flanked by bracketed glass cabinets to act a gorgeous focal point. Other changes included removing a small desk in lieu of a dresser style counter height base cabinet. This provided improved counter space and storage. The new island gave better storage, uninterrupted counter space and a perch for the cook or company. Calacatta Gold quartz tops are complimented by a natural limestone floor. A classic apron sink and faucet along with thoughtful cabinetry details are the icing on the cake. Don’t miss the clients’ fabulous collection of serving and display pieces! We told you they have impeccable taste!

Season greetings! Jongonga Contractors we take this opportunity to Wish our clients, Family Friends everyone around the global a happy #December #holidays in advance to you and your family. Always keep yourself safe during this pandemic and follow the government measures to prevent #Covid19 Remember Jongonga Contractors we are buildings Contractors, Renovators and Interior Designers based in Nairobi – Kenya with over 12 plus years’ layers of experience in restoring buildings to their former glory and bringing up new constructions around the country as shown in our website. If you have some work upcoming or a project that you would like us to give you a quotation for, please do not hesitate to contact us. In our employ are a team of professionals who have considerable experience in the building industry in Kenya; able to deliver within set time frames without supervision and to specifications ensuring that you have the satisfaction of a job you have contracted that has been well done. Other services we give our esteemed clients including:- Drainage and Plumbing services, Painting and Coating for both wall and ceiling, Wall Master, Rough and Tough, Scheming and Fabrication Carpentry, Landscaping Bricklaying, Cement work, Steelwork Plastering Drywall installation gypsum etc. Sheet metal work Construction roofing Tile and terrazzo work Electrical work Plumbing and water system Painting for interior and exterior Floor and wall tile installation Wall-to-wall carpeting. The prices we offer for our services are competitive and we use quality materials that guarantee long life for the various products that we have on offer. We also supply building materials including sand, ballast, cement, tiles, bricks, blocks and paint. We hope you shall contact us soon for a quotation.

Photography by Peter Vanderwarker This Second Empire house is a narrative woven about its circulation. At the street, a quietly fanciful stoop reaches to greet one's arrival. Inside and out, Victorian details are playfully reinterpreted and celebrated in fabulous and whimsical spaces for a growing family - Double story kitchen with open cylindrical breakfast room Parents' and Children's libraries Secret playspaces Top floor sky-lit courtyard Writing room and hidden library Basement parking Media Room Landscape of exterior rooms: The site is conceived as a string of rooms: a landscaped drive-way court, a lawn for play, a sunken court, a serene shade garden, a New England flower garden. The stair grows out of the garden level ordering the surrounding rooms as it rises to a light filled courtyard at the Master suite on the top floor. On each level the rooms are arranged in a circuit around the stair core, making a series of distinct suites for the children, for the parents, and for their common activities.

Be greeted by wood accents throughout the first floor as you enter this modern farmhouse designed home located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. The first floor layout gives you everything you need with an expansive backyard to escape to. Passing the wood slatted accent stair rail leads you upstairs where you'll find a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a large bedroom, a full bathroom, and more stairs! The third floor features more living space as well as a bedroom with a closet.

Even a small addition can improve the layout of your home! It only took adding a footprint of 155 square feet to transform our clients kitchen to the one of their dreams. By bumping out the back of the home, we were able to relocate the kitchen, giving them the island they hoped for and new windows looking out to the backyard. The old kitchen then got divided up to create a mudroom space just off of the garage and added space for the central dining room. The dining room also includes a pantry closet and separate coffee bar with built-in beverage fridge, providing even more storage. In the family room, we added walls to create a new opening into the dining room to help define the spaces. A new front window provides the missing sightline to the front yard and the relocated patio door greets you into the new screened in porch. Upstairs, we stacked the addition over the kitchen to give our clients a larger primary bathroom with plenty of storage and a large shower.