Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 beige tile and porcelain tile beige floor alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and black countertops

We accentuated the architectural design of this guest bathroom with our hand painted artwork. We applied our design in a faded fresco style of painting. Our artwork framed in the multi colored metallic silk plaster that we also applied to the wall areas. A beautiful bathroom was the end result!! Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

We designed the stain glass windows for privacy without blocking the view from inside.
Inspiration for a mediterranean hallway remodel in Los Angeles

Texas “Cordova” Cream blocks from our own quarry were shipped to our milling facility in Florence, Texas where we produced all the architectural features. Continental also purchased Hadrian Limestone blocks from TexaStone Quarries located in Big Spring, Texas. We partnered with Texas Carved Stone on the intricate carved pieces. The stone was chosen by the home owners, who wanted to use Texas Limestone for the rich and elegant look these two particular stones have. This home is nestled into a neighborhood in downtown Austin, Texas. It sits in a majestic manner on the land it is built on with oak trees and native trees protecting it from the hustle and bustle of the city life, but still offering the excitement of Austin. This home is not a large home, but has the elegance of any mansion. Over 4,000 pieces of cut Texas “Cordova” Cream and Hadrian Limestone enhance the exterior of the home, garage and pool house. There was also over 1,200 pieces of stone accents such as window surrounds, balustrade, caps, treads, risers and cornices which were carved by Bob Ragan of Texas Carved Stone. Some of the stone pieces weighed as much as 1,000 pounds. As you can see, the entire exterior of this home is stone. It was truly a puzzle that once together, is the job of a lifetime. It is the perfect design for a perfect home in a perfect setting.

Howard Roberts
Example of an eclectic pool design in New York

Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) is a profuse bloomer. It's golden, sunflower-like blooms dance above its soft, gray-white foliage and leave these charming yellow stems when they retreat. It's tough and beautiful. Its dried resin is used as incense. It's excellent in the high desert - Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego State Parks - and the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley heat gives it no trouble.

John Magnoski
Example of a trendy multicolored tile double shower design in Minneapolis

When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.

Steve Harbour
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in San Diego.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck remodel in Louisville with a pergola

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard patio kitchen remodel in Austin with decking and a roof extension

Design ideas for a farmhouse courtyard landscaping in New York.

TOASTED CRAFT FOOTHILL RUBBLE Toasted Craft Foothill Rubble has russet, autumn brown and chestnut mixed with charcoal-gray to create a rich, warm palette. Stone with varying shapes, scale and surface textures are combined to present a rustic and irregular profile. Stone Sizes: 2" - 13.25" high, 4.25" - 16.25" long, 1.5" avg. thickness

GROIN VAULT CROSS WITH CROWN MOLDING, LED LIGHTS IN THE CROWN MOLDING AND VENIETIAN PLASTER
Example of a minimalist bedroom design in New York

This mural makes great use of perspective to simulate a pergola with wisteria and clematis, and a tree in the distance. There's plenty of detail in this one and lots of little animals peeking out.

This very old Encaustic tiled flooring was uncovered at a property in Chester when the present owners started to undertake renovation. They removed the carpets and vinyl tiles from the hallway, revealing the Encaustic tiles to find that they were in truly horrific condition. This included being covered by heavy dirt, dust and, in some parts, by a sticky black bitumen. Encaustic tiles are made out of compressed cement, and were commonly used in properties built during the Edwardian and Victorian period. This gives us a good idea of just how old these tiles are – but the owners were keen to see what Tile Doctor could do to restore their condition. The black bitumen was my main concern when it came to cleaning the tiles. To remove this, along with all the other dirt and dust, our powerful cleaner for heavy soil buildup, known as Tile Doctor Remove and Go, was applied. The product, which is also effective for removing adhesive and paint stains, was worked into the tiles then left to dwell for thirty minutes, before being scrubbed with a black pad fitted to a rotary machine. The resulting cleaning residue was soaked up with a wet vac machine. This cleaning process was repeated once more over to get the tiles as clean as possible, before leaving them to dry overnight. The next day, damp readings were taken to make sure the floor was dry enough to seal. It’s essential to take damp readings before sealing – especially with old tiled floors that may not have a damp proof membrane installed – as even the slightest amount of excess moisture can damage the performance of the sealer. Two types of sealer were used in this situation. First to be applied was a single coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow, an impregnating, colour intensifying sealer which enhances the best shades in the tiles. Following this, four coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go were applied. This is a topical sealer, which means it builds a layer of protection on the surface of the floor, while also providing an aesthetically pleasing low-sheen finish. The customer was over the moon at the end result. At first the floor looked to be with a lost cause, but with the right cleaning methods and products it has been a restored to a standard where it almost appears new. Another satisfied customer! Alastair Robb West Cheshire Tile Doctor

Emily Kolaczek
Large elegant walk-out medium tone wood floor home design photo in Calgary with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Prodigy by What A Pane
Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in Toronto

Photo of a small asian partial sun hillside formal garden in Boston for summer.