Here is a storage solution I came up with for a client of mine. They had a door to their backyard, off their kitchen. Problem solved!

Our client asked for a more functional and visually pleasing backdrop to his outdoor patio space. The result incorporates lighting, fresh paint, and touches of aged wood trim, to give an old-world European feel. The feature of the design solves a problem our client did not realize he had. A broken and leaking downspout led to deterioration of the home’s stucco finish. To solve this problem and route the water away from the outdoor entertaining space, we constructed a large scupper which also serves as a gateway/arbor. Rainwater harvesting and use of thermally modified wood add points for sustainability.

Lack of gutters on this 18-year-old home was causing the wooden fascia to rot. To solve this problem, we installed LeafGuard® Brand Gutters. Roofing is GAF Glenwood Lifetime Designer Shingles in Weathered Wood.

This bedroom has a window that is off center so we covered it with a wall of drapes. It not only solved our symmetry problem but also softens the room.

Prior to COVID-19, this space was a bypass closet in a spare bedroom. After the pandemic started, the owner was working from home and needed an inexpensive home office. Problem solved. Added a desk height workspace, and some shelving. Electric for the computer and phone!

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Example of a transitional home design design in Los Angeles

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Small transitional ceramic tile dedicated laundry room photo in Hawaii with white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Beach style bedroom photo in Philadelphia

A solar screen shade in Freedom PA. Exterior Solar Shades are solving the problem of sun glare and heat build up in the outside porch.
Concrete screened-in side porch idea with an awning

Bathroom - mid-century modern bathroom idea in Los Angeles

These Designer Roman Shades solved the client's problem of horrible sun exposure, allowing for protection against the harmful UV rays as well as better light control.

Polished, bush hammered, or grooved? Are you still hesitating among them? The top notch Century Mosaic mixed surface finishes Statuary White Hexagon mosaic tile is just going to easily solve this problem for you!

Sliding barn door for hallway in track home. Solved problem of small laundry/mudroom. Swing door was removed and replaced with this modern-looking and compact sliding door.

A tear out of old brick is not necessary. Thanks to Faux Effects International products, this brick has a brand new contemporary look. This kitchen is now complete and beautiful!

Kerry Burt & Associates Location: Irving, TX, USA This patio and river rock stream helped solve drainage problem. The stream begins with a circular fountain spilling into the stream. The patio is stained concrete with an Oklahoma flagstone border. A bi-level cedar arbor ads shade and a sense of scale to the patio.

The existing stairway had two major issues: the large wall limited the size of furniture the clients could bring upstairs, and the ceiling height was too low for tall members of the family. Problems were solved by raising the ceiling and opening the wall to add a finely-crafted banister.

Problem: Homeowners had a leak in their smelly, damp basement Solution: Problem solved... and fresh, beautiful living spaces were created! "The homeowners called us to fix a leak in their basement... which turned out to be a backed up drain, caused by a crack in an obsolete drain tile, and two leaks in their foundation... it sort of snowballed," says Bryan Ogle, owner of Ogle Construction and Maintenance Services. With small children in the home, the couple decided to invest in solving the problem with a long- term solution. They wanted to make the basement safe and comfortable for their young family. After the drain tile was fixed, the entire area was reinsulated, and finished with new sheetrock, trim, carpet and lighting. The electrical system was updated and a new laundry room (with loads of storage), bedroom and family room were created in the space. What was once a damp, smelly basement (with a dehumidifier running constantly) is now a fresh, clean living space for the family to enjoy.

Problem: Homeowners had a leak in their smelly, damp basement Solution: Problem solved... and fresh, beautiful living spaces were created! "The homeowners called us to fix a leak in their basement... which turned out to be a backed up drain, caused by a crack in an obsolete drain tile, and two leaks in their foundation... it sort of snowballed," says Bryan Ogle, owner of Ogle Construction and Maintenance Services. With small children in the home, the couple decided to invest in solving the problem with a long- term solution. They wanted to make the basement safe and comfortable for their young family. After the drain tile was fixed, the entire area was reinsulated, and finished with new sheetrock, trim, carpet and lighting. The electrical system was updated and a new laundry room (with loads of storage), bedroom and family room were created in the space. What was once a damp, smelly basement (with a dehumidifier running constantly) is now a fresh, clean living space for the family to enjoy.