Q: Tell us about your Valencia floor. A: Out of all our interior selections, we began with our choice of flooring. Even though the Valencia Walnut flooring is softer than most wood species, we are careful with it, and Walnut is what we wanted. Our Walnut floor feels almost cushiony underfoot compared to Oak or Hickory. We are careful not to drag furniture over it and we do not wear our outside shoes in the house. I’ve done a lot of work with Walnut so I knew how it would perform. The feeling you get from Walnut is worth putting up with the risk of damage. I love that it’s like a piece of beautiful furniture. We lie on it and do our stretches on it. It’s super comfortable. The Walnut flooring is the significant feature for creating the luxurious, warm and cozy atmosphere for the house we were wanting.

Stone: Cut Coarse Stone - Madrona Cut Coarse Stone is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary linear-style installs with a clean, dry-stack application. This stone is the perfect scale for an efficient installation, appealing to both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. The stones include three different heights of 3″, 6″ and 9″ and various lengths from 12″ to 24″. The muted color palette is indicative of natural limestone. Get a Sample of Cut Coarse Stone: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/cut-coarse-stone-sample

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Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Cincinnati

After construction but before positioning of the cedar beds: the tarp indicates the approximate placement for the new Vegetable Garden. Raised cedar beds, constructed by Ben Brunette Carpentry, are waiting to be moved into a strategic position, with maximum sunlight and easy access to water. Once the beds are moved there and planted with edibles (vegetables, edible flowers, and pollinator attractors), they will also offer easy access for harvesting and enjoyment of home produce on the deck and in the kitchen.

Taking up about 8,000 square feet on one of the top floors of the city’s third-tallest building, the condo’s focal point isn't the panoramic city views but the clients’ expansive art collection.

This panoramic view of the completed project highlights the skill used to blend old and new to create a perfect outdoor living space. Massive trees tower over the newly added pool and sunken ramada. Still, there is no indication that any of the features were recently added.

This Brizo Kitchen Faucet Features: Finish: Stainless Length: 11.06 Height: 14.88 Width: 6.53 SmartTouch Technology with TempID – tap on/off functionality with temperature indicating LED light MagneDock Technology – magnetic docking system Diamond Seal Technology Euro-motion Diamond Valve with InnoFlex waterways Touch-Clean nozzles – swipe away mineral deposits Two-function pull-down wand: spray and stream 1-hole installation Spout swivels 360° Accommodates up to 3" deck thickness Comes with standard fittings Optional A/C adapter EP73954 Maximum 1.8 gpm @ 60 PSI, 6.8 L/Min @ 414 kPa One, two, three, or four hole mount (escutcheon optional) Control mechanism shall be full-motion valve cartridge Rotating spout Red/blue indicator markings Four-function wand; Aerated stream, full spray, volume control, and pause (64003LF) Two-function wand; Aerated stream and full spray (64903LF) Dual integral check valves in sprayer LED indicator light signals on-off, water temperature and when batteries run low Uses 6 AA (included) or 6 C (optional) batteries Optional (EP73954) 120V AC adapter available (3 prong grounded outlet required) Quick connect hoses Note: See 63903LF-* for matching bar/prep

Exterior showing the new raised roof. The new roof is not visible from the front/road side so gives no indication of the space until you enter it.
Patio - small contemporary one-story and backyard concrete fiberboard and concrete patio idea with no cover

At the Lovelle’s Houston home we did a full baluster swap of the old wood pickets with our powder coated wrought iron balusters, replaced all the handrails, and replaced the starter steps’ false cap. We also replaced the original post with a new one, touched up and refinished to match. The stairs now have that old world charm that is indicative of a Venetian Stairs remodel.

Inspiration for a transitional home bar remodel in Los Angeles

For continued outdoor enjoyment, weatherproof wicker, and fade- and spill-resistant Sunbrella (TM) fabric cushions, enable the owners to enjoy the balcony without concern about the elements. The balcony is also private because of the screening by garden plants (photos follow). The plant (softscaping) budget is $, whereas the hardscaping budget is $$ N.B. At the end of these slides, sources are listed to indicate where some of the materials and plants were obtained. Please note the availability varies from year to year.

Stone: Ledgecut33 - Ocean Floor Cut Coarse Stone is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary linear-style installs with a clean, dry-stack application. This stone is the perfect scale for an efficient installation, appealing to both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. The stones include three different heights of 3″, 6″ and 9″ and various lengths from 12″ to 24″. The muted color palette is indicative of natural limestone. Get a Sample of LedgeCut33: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/cut-coarse-stone-sample

Wolf 30" Professional Gas Cooktop Stainless Steel | CG304P Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center | uakc.com Patented dual-stacked sealed burners: Bring new dimensions of control to your cooking. Wolf's dual-stacked burner design, with two tiers of flame ports, bring the flame closer to (or further away from) the cooking vessel to deliver the right heat for the task at hand. 18,000 Btu burner: The most powerful burner on a Wolf gas cooktop ever. Boil even large stock pots of water 25 percent faster than with earlier models. Simmer and melt: The lower tier of the Wolf dual-stacked burner provides a range of precision control down to the merest breath of flame, capably maintaining the ultra-low Btus you need to splendidly melt chocolate or cheese and confidently keep homemade sauces and soups at the ideal simmer for hours. Signature Wolf controls: Wolf professional gas cooktops feature our signature red knobs (black or brushed stainless knobs are available) set against a stainless steel control panel with laser-etched graphics and LED indicator lights. Seamless stainless steel burner pan: Cleanup is simple, thanks to the one-piece stainless steel burner pan. Porcelain-coated, cast-iron burner grates: Continuous cast-iron grates with a matte black, porcelain finish let you slide pots easily on and off heat, or from one burner to another. Individual spark ignition system: Each burner has a sensor that detects if the flame has gone out while you're cooking and automatically reignites it electronically. Technical Features: Gas pressure regulator built into unit ETL certified for US and Canada Electrical Requirements: 110/120 V AC 60 Hz, 15 amp dedicated circuit (2) 9,200 Btu burners 12,000 Btu burner 18,000 Btu burner Star-K Kosher certified as Sabbath and holiday-compliant

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Family room - mid-sized traditional open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Nashville with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

At the Lovelle’s Houston home we did a full baluster swap of the old wood pickets with our powder coated wrought iron balusters, replaced all the handrails, and replaced the starter steps’ false cap. We also replaced the original post with a new one, touched up and refinished to match. The stairs now have that old world charm that is indicative of a Venetian Stairs remodel.

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Inspiration for a contemporary galley enclosed kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and porcelain backsplash

Alcove shower - transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile alcove shower idea in Atlanta with medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door, beige countertops and flat-panel cabinets

A wide open lawn provided the perfect setting for a beautiful backyard barn. The home owners, who are avid gardeners, wanted an indoor workshop and space to store supplies - and they didn’t want it to be an eyesore. During the contemplation phase, they came across a few barns designed by a company called Country Carpenters and fell in love with the charm and character of the structures. Since they had worked with us in the past, we were automatically the builder of choice! Country Carpenters sent us the drawings and supplies, right down to the pre-cut lengths of lumber, and our carpenters put all the pieces together. In order to accommodate township rules and regulations regarding water run-off, we performed the necessary calculations and adjustments to ensure the final structure was built 6 feet shorter than indicated by the original plans.