Bring on the bubbles!!! Fresh, clean, and crisp. A kids bathroom renovation takes shape. We loved the challenge of this project. The bathroom was divided into two separate rooms. Our clients asked for a family bath that their two children can grow with. As moms ourselves, we really took a look at how kids function and move about. We designed a bathing area where all of that splashing could be contained and make for easy clean up. Clean lines with a touch of whimsy are found in the green vanity mirror and the blue penny tile. While the white and navy custom cabinetry can be carried through the years. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

Oasis in the Desert You can find a whole lot of fun ready for the kids in this fun contemporary play-yard in the dessert. Theme: The overall theme of the play-yard is a blend of creative and active outdoor play that blends with the contemporary styling of this beautiful home. Focus: The overall focus for the design of this amazing play-yard was to provide this family with an outdoor space that would foster an active and creative playtime for their children of various ages. The visual focus of this space is the 15-foot tree placed in the middle of the turf yard. This fantastic structure beacons the children to climb the mini stumps and enjoy the slide or swing happily from the branches all the while creating a touch of whimsical nature not typically found in the desert. Surrounding the tree the play-yard offers an array of activities for these lucky children from the chalkboard walls to create amazing pictures to the custom ball wall to practice their skills, the custom myWall system provides endless options for the kids and parents to keep the space exciting and new. Rock holds easily clip into the wall offering ever changing climbing routes, custom water toys and games can also be adapted to the wall to fit the fun of the day. Storage: The myWall system offers various storage options including shelving, closed cases or hanging baskets all of which can be moved to alternate locations on the wall as the homeowners want to customize the play-yard. Growth: The myWall system is built to grow with the users whether it is with changing taste, updating design or growing children, all the accessories can be moved or replaced while leaving the main frame in place. The materials used throughout the space were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions for many years. The tree also includes 3 levels of swings offering children of varied ages the chance to swing from the branches. Safety: Safety is of critical concern with any play-yard and a space in the harsh conditions of the desert presented specific concerns which were addressed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and reduce heat buildup and stainless steel hardware was used to avoid rusting. The myWall accessories all use a locking mechanism which allows for easy adjustments but also securely locks the pieces into place once set. The flooring in the treehouse was also textured to eliminate skidding.

Interior Designer: MOTIV Interiors LLC Photographer: Sam Angel Photography Design Challenge: This 8 year-old boy and girl were outgrowing their existing setup and needed to update their rooms with a plan that would carry them forward into middle school and beyond. In addition to gaining storage and study areas, could these twins show off their big personalities? Absolutely, we said! MOTIV Interiors tackled the rooms of these youngsters living in Nashville's 12th South Neighborhood and created an environment where the dynamic duo can learn, create, and grow together for years to come. Design Solution: In his room, we wanted to continue the feature wall fun, but with a different approach. Since our young explorer loves outer space, being a boy scout, and building with legos, we created a dynamic geometric wall that serves as the backdrop for our young hero’s control center. We started with a neutral mushroom color for the majority of the walls in the room, while our feature wall incorporated a deep indigo and sky blue that are as classic as your favorite pair of jeans. We focused on indoor air quality and used Sherwin Williams’ Duration paint in a satin sheen, which is a scrubbable/no-VOC coating. We wanted to create a great reading corner, so we placed a comfortable denim lounge chair next to the window and made sure to feature a self-portrait created by our young client. For night time reading, we included a super-stellar floor lamp with white globes and a sleek satin nickel finish. Metal details are found throughout the space (such as the lounge chair base and nautical desk clock), and lend a utilitarian feel to the room. In order to balance the metal and keep the room from feeling too cold, we also snuck in woven baskets that work double-duty as decorative pieces and functional storage bins. The large north-facing window got the royal treatment and was dressed with a relaxed roman shade in a shiitake linen blend. We added a fabulous fabric trim from F. Schumacher and echoed the look by using the same fabric for the bolster on the bed. Royal blue bedding brings a bit of color into the space, and is complimented by the rich chocolate wood tones seen in the furniture throughout. Additional storage was a must, so we brought in a glossy blue storage unit that can accommodate legos, encyclopedias, pinewood derby cars, and more! Comfort and creativity converge in this space, and we were excited to get a big smile when we turned it over to its new commander.

A bright white modern farmhouse with an open concept floorplan and rustic decor details. Photo by Tessa Manning
Small cottage vinyl floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Portland Maine with white walls and no fireplace

Summerific® 'Summer Storm' Rose Mallow Hibiscus Hybrid Photographer: Christa Steenwyk Source: Walters Gardens

The view from the upper terrace over the backyard outdoor entertainment spaces, and large playground.
This is an example of a huge traditional landscaping in Boston.

This project was so much fun! This growing family of 3 wanted to transform their open-concept master suite by updating the ensuite. With carefully selected finishes and colour palettes to move them from dark and dreary to bright and beautiful. We found the perfect tile to display a great herringbone pattern with complimentary textured tile for the backsplash around the tub. The radiant heat floor in the ensuite will keep little toes warm in the winter. The carefully crafted 10 ft, floating, double vessel vanity allows ample space for use by family members - all at the same time! The beautiful wood used in the vanity was duplicated in the master bedroom when we created a floating shelf to be used as a TV console. It was important to hide cords and wires from the wee ones. New black-out draperies will allow this family to catch a few extra winks during extended daylight hours.

Dutchman's Breeches / Dicentra cucullaria Photo: Kristine Paulus, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic

Infinity pool with outdoor living room, cabana, and two in-pool fountains and firebowls. Signature Estate featuring modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties

Photo by Jay Sifford.

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Bring on the bubbles!!! Fresh, clean, and crisp. A kids bathroom renovation takes shape. We loved the challenge of this project. The bathroom was divided into two separate rooms. Our clients asked for a family bath that their two children can grow with. As moms ourselves, we really took a look at how kids function and move about. We designed a bathing area where all of that splashing could be contained and make for easy clean up. Clean lines with a touch of whimsy are found in the green vanity mirror and the blue penny tile. While the white and navy custom cabinetry can be carried through the years. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

The Democrats This family loves the outdoors, winter spring summer or fall. She is visionanary, impulsive, and artsy. He is cerebral, the voice of reason, a farm boy at heart. The little ones love to eat from the abundant branches of fruit that grow in this yard…cherries, raspberrries, blueberries, mulberries, gooseberries, currants…A favorite activity is sitting in the evening sun with a big piece of fresh pie and vanilla bean ice cream. They can be found in front of their fire pot in the winter cooking up spider dogs with orange ‘ketard’ or ‘muschep’ and their equally inventive smores. Snowballs and Snowmen women and children have been known to litter this yard. Not ones to wait for the lush days of Spring, they are alreadying enjoying the outdoors with a little inspiration from Ocean Bottega. There’s a little caveat to this project and that is when I posted a previous project on Facebook, Page 137, I got some feedback that referred to the project as “so Republican!” I laughed a lot, tipped my hat, and decided to name this project “The Democrats’!

Soft pinks, bright whites and a fresh, mint green wall are the perfect colors for this baby girl's nursery. Feminine bows on the crib, plush blankets and subtle patterns on the curtains make it easy for the child to grow up with the room. We found that simple posters, plush animals and faux florals are easy, safe ways to complement the shades of pink and green in the room. Featured in this gallery is the Nearly Natural Fancy Rose in pink. Add flowers to a nursery or playroom without having to worry about allergies, upkeep and water spills.

Oasis in the Desert You can find a whole lot of fun ready for the kids in this fun contemporary play-yard in the dessert. Theme: The overall theme of the play-yard is a blend of creative and active outdoor play that blends with the contemporary styling of this beautiful home. Focus: The overall focus for the design of this amazing play-yard was to provide this family with an outdoor space that would foster an active and creative playtime for their children of various ages. The visual focus of this space is the 15-foot tree placed in the middle of the turf yard. This fantastic structure beacons the children to climb the mini stumps and enjoy the slide or swing happily from the branches all the while creating a touch of whimsical nature not typically found in the desert. Surrounding the tree the play-yard offers an array of activities for these lucky children from the chalkboard walls to create amazing pictures to the custom ball wall to practice their skills, the custom myWall system provides endless options for the kids and parents to keep the space exciting and new. Rock holds easily clip into the wall offering ever changing climbing routes, custom water toys and games can also be adapted to the wall to fit the fun of the day. Storage: The myWall system offers various storage options including shelving, closed cases or hanging baskets all of which can be moved to alternate locations on the wall as the homeowners want to customize the play-yard. Growth: The myWall system is built to grow with the users whether it is with changing taste, updating design or growing children, all the accessories can be moved or replaced while leaving the main frame in place. The materials used throughout the space were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions for many years. The tree also includes 3 levels of swings offering children of varied ages the chance to swing from the branches. Safety: Safety is of critical concern with any play-yard and a space in the harsh conditions of the desert presented specific concerns which were addressed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and reduce heat buildup and stainless steel hardware was used to avoid rusting. The myWall accessories all use a locking mechanism which allows for easy adjustments but also securely locks the pieces into place once set. The flooring in the treehouse was also textured to eliminate skidding.

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Bring on the bubbles!!! Fresh, clean, and crisp. A kids bathroom renovation takes shape. We loved the challenge of this project. The bathroom was divided into two separate rooms. Our clients asked for a family bath that their two children can grow with. As moms ourselves, we really took a look at how kids function and move about. We designed a bathing area where all of that splashing could be contained and make for easy clean up. Clean lines with a touch of whimsy are found in the green vanity mirror and the blue penny tile. While the white and navy custom cabinetry can be carried through the years. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

Pictured is an overall of a vision that our client so impressively had and wanted to make a reality. First there was no island then there was. She needed more space to accommodate a growing family. With no desire/budget to remodel the entire kitchen her vision of adding an island was brilliant. She found the right designer to work along with her to expertly make her vision become the center point of their house. Waypoint cabinet-Door style: Tescott, Stain-Willow, Wood type-Maple, No distressing, Finish type-Satin The counter top is a beautiful marriage of cutting board and engineered quartz. Cashmere Carerra with a 3" build-up and the gorgeous end grain Walnut Butcher Block portion to insure the functionality that was required.

Our clients who hired us for this home found us through a strong word of mouth recommendation from a friend who hired us in the past. Newly entering retirement, it was essential for this home to provide space to cater to lots of entertaining and allow a growing family to stay and visit during the holidays. This was a newly constructed home and we were given the goal of capturing a traditional/ country feel throughout the entire home. Every room in this home was given a signature touch by our incredibly skilled and experienced craftsmen. In all, we provided complete custom work on: the kitchen, 2 fire places, ceiling work, cabinetry, vanities, stair railings & banisters, basement, wine cellar, window trims, office, 5 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms. For balance and consistent design we used all hand selected walnut finished in a clear lacker to enrich the natural tone and grain of the wood. The work we provided is both beautiful and sturdy, needing to withstand a lifetime of everyday use and the wear and tear of young kids and pets. To this day, we maintain a great relationship with these homeowners. They have even referred us to additional clients since we completed our work with them.