The first challenge to the design was the owner’s request to retain a large weeping cypress tree which was inconveniently located at the middle of the yard. The aesthetic solution was to build a semi-circular stone wall around the tree which would provide a raised structure for the three sheer descent waterfalls and end up as the focal point of the design.

With so many inconveniences this stamped concrete was finished, my clients were very patient and then they loved the final product.
Example of a large transitional backyard stamped concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with a gazebo

Notice how much light is being blocked by this custom NewStyle Hybrid Shutter. Sun glares on the TV was a major inconvenience and frustration for this family. Shutters were their perfect solution.

Retractable awnings offer flexible shade on demand without the inconvenience of posts.
Patio - large contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Phoenix with an awning

Like many California ranch homes built in the 1950s, this original master bathroom was not really a "master bath." My clients, who only three years ago purchased the home from the family of the original owner, were saddled with a small, dysfunctional space. Chief among the dysfunctions: a vanity only 30" high, and an inconveniently placed window that forced the too-low vanity mirror to reflect only the waist and partial torso--not the face--of anyone standing in front of it. They wanted not only a more spacious bathroom but a bedroom as well, so we worked in tandem with an architect and contractor to come up with a fantastic new space: a true Master Suite. In order to refine a design concept for the soon-to-be larger space, and thereby narrow down material choices, my clients and I had a brainstorming session: we spoke of an elegant Old World/ European bedroom and bathroom, a luxurious bath that would reference a Roman spa, and finally the idea of a Hammam was brought into the mix. We blended these ideas together in oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a tiny tile mosaic in beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece. The new generously sized bathroom boasts a jetted soaking tub, a very large walk-in shower, a double-sided fireplace (facing the tub on the bath side), and a luxurious 8' long vanity with double sinks and a storage tower. The vanity wall is covered with a mosaic vine pattern in a beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece,. The custom Larson Juhl framed mirrors are flanked by gorgeous hand-wrought scones from Hubbardton Forge which echo the vine and leaf pattern in the mosaic. And the vanity itself features an LED strip in the toe-kick which allows one to see in the middle of the night without having to turn on a shockingly bright overhead fixture. At the other end of the master bath, a luxurious jetted tub nestles by a fireplace in the bay window area. Views of my clients' garden can be seen while soaking in bubbles. The over-sized walk-in shower features a paneled wainscoting effect which I designed in Crema Marfil marble. The vine mosaic continues in the shower, topped by green onyx squares. A rainshower head and a hand-held spray on a bar provides showering options. The shower floor slopes gently in one direction toward a hidden linear drain; this allows the floor to be read as a continuation of the main space, without being interrupted by a center drain. Photo by Bernardo Grijalva

The kitchen ceiling was lower than the living and dining room ceilings. The small bathrooms limited our design options, and there was a dark hallway with an inconvenient pinch-point turn.

This kitchen opened to its full potential after moving an inconvenient laundry room to make space for a custom banquette and oversized island. Bespoke cabinetry pairs with modern yet warm lighting to create a beautiful and functional high traffic zone.

AS THE PHOTOGRAPHER I DON'T KNOW SPECIFIC PAINT COLORS OR PRODUCTS, SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. DESIGN: Elizabeth Cross-Beard with Jenkins Baer Associates Mitch Allen Photography

AS THE PHOTOGRAPHER I DON'T KNOW SPECIFIC PAINT COLORS OR PRODUCTS, SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. DESIGN: Elizabeth Cross-Beard with Jenkins Baer Associates Mitch Allen Photography

The Everwood® finish used on Infinity from Marvin windows offers the look of wood without the inconvenient and expensive maintenance. Even more impressive is that the Everwood® finish can be custom stained to match a home's preexisting woodwork. Here's an example of a project our craftsmen completed for our client, Bill.

Motorized outdoor blinds can save you a lot of time and hassle if your blinds are located in an inconvenient or difficult-to-reach spot, if you have any mobility issues, or if you want to make sure your property is worth as much as possible.

AS THE PHOTOGRAPHER I DON'T KNOW PAINT COLORS OR PRODUCTS SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE Builders: Gate One Builders Mitch Allen Photography
Example of a classic exterior home design in Baltimore

Elegant dark wood floor kitchen photo in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Boston

This beautiful bathroom transformation began as a segmented cramped space that was divided by a very inconvenient wall in the middle. The end result was a newly open space with updated fixtures, herringbone floor tile and a white marble effect shower an with extendable and fixed shower heads.

AS THE PHOTOGRAPHER I DON'T KNOW SPECIFIC PAINT COLORS OR PRODUCTS, SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. DESIGN: Elizabeth Cross-Beard with Jenkins Baer Associates Mitch Allen Photography

AS THE PHOTOGRAPHER I DON'T KNOW PAINT COLORS OR PRODUCTS SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE Builders: Gate One Builders Mitch Allen Photography
Inspiration for a timeless home bar remodel in Baltimore

Motorized outdoor blinds can save you a lot of time and hassle if your blinds are located in an inconvenient or difficult-to-reach spot, if you have any mobility issues, or if you want to make sure your property is worth as much as possible.

Corner drawers offer a creative solution to what was once an inconvenient use of space.
Example of a large trendy l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island