Example of a small transitional side yard deck design in Denver with a pergola

Transitional dining room photo in New York

Stone and water feature
Photo of a contemporary rock backyard concrete paver landscaping in Seattle.

Example of a large classic master carpeted bedroom design in Detroit with gray walls and no fireplace

A unique pattern of Thassos and Mother of Pearl in a brilliant shade of icy blue!
Example of a minimalist kitchen design in New York with blue backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Our contractor, Dave Romeri, created this off-set hardware for the entry arbor, in order to complement the Craftsman style of the home.
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman full sun side yard stone garden path in San Francisco for fall.

Euonymus Growing on a Stainless Steel Cable Trellis Over a Weathered Cedar Fence
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

Inspiration for a large transitional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

| DETAILS | in concrete constructed condos it's very rare that we ever want to have to core new drain locations. For the Master Ensuite more and more when we do full renovations down to studs we are removing the terrible 5' tubs and tiny itty bitty 3x3' showers. For some reason the idea of luxury meant squeeze as much as you can so you have a long list of features when you go to market. More and more we are doing oversized his and hers showers. So when you have a drain that you are repurposing from previous plumbing fixtures and the drain isn't centred, it's pretty much magic to have the team surprise you after several site meetings and evaluations - we opted for the plumbers favourite to use Schluter linear tile over drains and have the oversized tile cut to fit and provide the necessary grout lines for a flush shower threshold. This might seem like nothing but is everything when we have the perfect tile layout be inline with the what we think is a centred drain. These are the kind of details that make my OCD sister inside so happy, we call it the centre flush drain happy dance. Kudos to @caisleydevelopments @4thdimensionconstruction with the help of @stonetilevancouver for finding a perfect subtle sand toned oversized porcelain. A large format tile in a shade and same tone value as our hardwood floor and one shade darker than our Baltic Birch flush panels for ease of cleaning and hiding dirt. When you want things clean I opt for showers with minimal detailing to be in shades darker than white. Cleaning becomes less treacherous. Also gone is this idea of ugly accent tile, we opt for uniform tile one material throughout a bathroom floor to ceiling and if possible all walls. Construction geekery 101 continues

The homeowners are elated with their new pergola-style carport. Not only does it provide exceptional function, but it the aesthetics can't be beat.
Elegant two-car garage photo in Austin

Elegant nursery photo in Calgary

Small natural stone waterfall
Design ideas for a large rustic shade backyard pond in Grand Rapids.

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows the remodel of a small 1950's vintage home master bathroom. 8"" x 18" Calcutta gold marble tile was used on the shower walls and floor wall base and ceramic gray penny tile on the floor. Shower includes curbless pan / floor, dual shower boxes, frameless glass slider, trough duel fixture sink and chrome fixtures.

Example of a cottage chic living room design in Essex

Staircase - transitional staircase idea

We cannot take credit for the expansive 40-year old oak that shades the driveway and wraps the home in privacy. The owners credit the squirrels! Established tree canopy like this is literally priceless - it adds value to the Retreat, and also neighboring homes.

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows new 12 x 24 tile installed vertically with offset layout pattern on wall and floor. Includes shower box with linear glass accent tile back and vertical glass accent band. Tile edges are finished with Schluter Jolly satin aluminum profile edge trim.

With a variety of 12mm V groove laminate options, from a high gloss to a warm low gloss finish, and with deep, warm to medium hues, this spectacular flooring makes a stunning floor! St. James offers a regal alternative. The V groove makes it a snap to install and the random lengths give your floors a real wood look and feel. At 12mm, the St. James Collection is very durable and comes with a 30 year warranty!

This natural stone waterfall brings the sound and beauty of a water to the garden. This beautiful feature serves an important function for the water pond by aerating the water and hiding the pond filters. Photography by Katherine Palmer