Pool Photo by Thomas Skou
Large island style backyard rectangular infinity pool photo

Jill Buckner
Bedroom - asian master carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

Inspiration for a small eclectic open concept living room remodel in San Francisco with yellow walls

The client purchased this property with grand plans of renovating the entire place; from top to bottom, and from inside to outside. And while the inside canvas was very generous and even somewhat forgiving, the outside space would be anything but. We wanted to squeeze in as much seating space as possible in their limited courtyard area, without encroaching on the already compact-sized pool. The first and most obvious solution was to get rid of the trees and shrubs that separated this house from its zero-lot-line neighbor. With the addition of Lueder limestone pavers, this new area alone would free up nearly 120 additional square feet, which happened to be the perfect amount of space for a mobile gas fire pit and sectional sofa. And this would make for the perfect place to enjoy the afternoon sunset with the implementation of a custom-built metal pergola standing above it all. The next problem to overcome was the disconnected feel of the existing patio; there were too many levels of steps and stairs, which meant that it would have been difficult to have any sort of traditional furniture arrangement in their outdoor space. Randy knew that it only made sense to bring in a wood deck that could be mated to the highest level of the patio, thus creating and gaining the greatest amount of continuous, flat space that the client needed. But even so, that flat space would be limited to a very tight "L-shape" around the pool. And knowing this, the client decided that the larger space would be more valuable to them than the spa, so they opted to have a portion of the deck built over it in order to allow for a more generous amount of patio space. And with the edge of the patio/deck dropping off almost 2 feet to the waterline, it now created the perfect opportunity to have a visually compelling raised wall that could be adorned with different hues of plank-shaped tiles. From inside the pool, the varying shades of brown were a great accent to the wood deck that sat just above. However, the true visual crowning jewel of this project would end up being the raised back wall along the fence, fully encased in a large format, 24x24 slate grey tile, complete with a custom stainless steel, square-tube scupper bank, installed at just the right height to create the perfect amount of water noise. But Randy wasn't done just yet. With two entirely new entertaining areas opened up at opposite ends of the pool, the only thing left to do now was to connect them. Knowing that he nor the client wanted to eliminate any more water space, he decided to bring a new traffic pattern right into the pool by way of two "floating", Lueder limestone stepper pads. It would be a visually perfect union of both pool and walking spaces. The existing steps and walkways were then cut away and replaced with matching Lueder limestone caps and steppers. All remaining hardscape gaps were later filled with Mexican beach pebble, which helped to promote a very "zen-like" feel in this outdoor space. The interior of the pool was coated with Wet Edge Primerastone "Blue Pacific Coast" plaster, and then lit up with the incredibly versatile Pentair GloBrite LED pool lights. In the end, the client ended up gaining the additional entertaining and seating space that they needed, and the updated, modern feel that they loved.

Stacy Zarin - Goldberg
Example of a transitional gender-neutral orange floor nursery design in DC Metro with gray walls

Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept brown floor and dark wood floor family room remodel in Orange County with gray walls and a media wall

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Front entry is a contemporary mix of glass, stone, and stucco. Gravel entry court with decomposed granite chips. Front door is African mahogany with clear glass sidelights and horizontal aluminum inserts. Photo by Paul Schlismann.

Photo: Kat Alves Photography Architect: Erica Severns
Example of an urban medium tone wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with white walls

Huge transitional open concept living room photo in Denver with beige walls

Wes Tarca
Transitional formal dark wood floor living room photo in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Example of a large beach style light wood floor, beige floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall foyer design in San Diego with white walls and a black front door

This new construction project in the Hill Country just South of Austin is clean, crisp and transitional. Project highlights include Hickory Chair custom furniture, a faux shagreen oval coffee table, gray linen swivel chairs, a Tibetan lamb lucite bench. The dining area features a playful, foil wallpaper with bicycle illustrations.

Dennis Mayer Photography
Alcove bathtub - cottage blue tile and subway tile alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops and white walls

timber frame and large opening.modern dining, glass dining table, high ceiling, wood decked ceiling, integrated lighting. *illustrated images are from participated project while working with: Openspace Architecture Inc.

Staircase - traditional wooden curved metal railing staircase idea in San Francisco with painted risers

COA's remodel design for this San Francisco house included a brand new powder room on the main floor of the home. Interior Design: Lilia Fulton of Narrative Interiors Helynn Ospina Photography

Nick Ryan
Large transitional backyard outdoor kitchen deck photo in New York with no cover

This illustration shows how all the components to your luxury steam spa are hidden in a nearby closet. Any shower can be transformed into an a steam spa.

Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation