Christmas holiday design for an amazing animal conservation ranch in Texas. Our goal was to deliver a holiday scheme indicative of rustic Texas. For year 2012 our look was to design with a color palette of forest green, rust, brown, cream and gold pulling from the use of natural elements, often found on the ranch, such as pheasant and ostrich feathers, deer sheds, lichen covered branches, beautiful vintage fowl and small critter taxidermy, massive pine comes, silver birch branches etc.. mixed with vintage wood skis, copper bladed ice skates, rustic lanterns, etc..

Large windows were thoughtfully placed to provide a visual connection to the surrounding landscape while allowing a degree of privacy from the main house. An accessible terrace provides a private space for the clients to enjoy views of the river and woods. Raised Corten steel planters allow a lifelong gardener to be safely seated while she tends to her plants and provide her with a visual cue that indicates the edge of the terrace.

Hardscaping near completion, irregular bluestone landing with Adirondack chairs for watching sunsets. Yellow flags indicate where irrigation sleeve runs under walkway. photo: Eustacia Marsales

The farmhouse is a classic, combining comfort and simplicity, elegance and nostalgia, all without pretension. No matter the age, these historic homestead pioneers worked the land and raised their families at a time when practicality was key to prosperity. But the farmhouse is more than a historic one. Farmhouse style continues to evolve into the 21st century, carrying with it the best of the past while adapting to our modern lifestyle. A farmhouse is instantly recognizable for its main rectangular form, gabled or lean-to additions, various outbuildings, and spartan architecture, among other hallmarks. While the farmhouse's use of natural materials and basic construction is indicative of its traditional, sensible nature, modern farmhouses might equally be built according to energy-efficient standards.

Running your own restaurant is not an easy job. Apart from all the marketing, sales and payroll for your employees there is also one other detail most of us miss. Beautifying a space is every important no matter whether it is in interior form or even an exterior. Whether you are planning to this to your home or commercial space. Be the chance everyone is looking forward to experience. It is important that you look into the different ways you can do so. But if you are thinking that the total package is expensive, then you are quite wrong. This is why we brought you some budget friendly ideas to try. What are the colors you can choose? Colors are what make the different moods in people and it is essential to know which type of colors creates the different moods. For an example, bright and jarring colors can create the dramatic and energetic feeling when soft colors can be relaxing and soothing. Once you can recognize which type of mood you want to set, choosing colors will not be that hard and you don’t have to be a pro in it. Painting is one of the most easiest and cost effective thing we can do to make an old place look new and elegant. Have outdoor space? If you are running a restaurant with outdoor space, then you are really lucky. Because it gives you room to have outdoor functions, events, more space to place your tables for customers and let them enjoy the outdoor dining style. So, make the most out of this space. If you can do a bit of landscaping and beautifying of the exterior most probably the curb appeal of the surrounding will increase and your customers would love the style you have developed. Make sure the environment outdoors is safe of falling trees and other features. Check for the correct commercial outdoor furniture you need to buy according to the available space and how much seats you want. Cleanliness should be preserved Make sure that every day you clean and organize the whole space. Also before you open doors of your restaurant, check for all the dusty nooks and counters that needs cleaning. You can check for some cleaning services in your city or even have a separate cleaning staff for your restaurant. Not only that but also your bathrooms need to be perfectly clean. This can indicate how good the rest of your space is. Choose the correct lighting Again like colors, lights too help you to set the mood of your restaurants. If your restaurant is for romantic dining then, using candlelight and chandeliers would be ideal. For a place where you want to fun and playfulness, then different color lights would be great. Also, don’t forget to make the most out of the natural light.

This meditation bench brings the outside in by featuring a stone as one of the legs to hold up the top, creating a great place to be alone with your thoughts and meditate. This bench is balanced with a hollowed granite leg, ground out by hand with the aid of a diamond drill bit and an angle grinder to provide a more manageable weight. I hand-carved a peek-a-boo opening in the mahogany seat to expose the granite for aesthetic interest while supporting the seat with a custom-fabricated metal bracket underneath for stability. The wooden leg is mortised securely through the top and wedged in place with walnut wedges. The supporting walnut arch spanning from one leg to the underside of the seat is one piece. The arch passes through a mortise in each of the cross braces, which are precisely spaced to provide artistic interest and balance. Each mortise was cut by hand with a mallet and chisel. This silky-smooth bench was built without nails or screws and made from high-quality hardwood, richly-grained African mahogany that begs to be touched. The seat and one leg are African mahogany, and the wedges, arch, and cross braces are walnut. The beautifully placed granite leg is local Colorado granite with natural lichen. The rich reddish-brown mahogany against the subtle soft green color of the lichen provides a sense of stability and harmony. The design inspiration for having the rock poke through the bench top came from an architect friend, who had a granite boulder craned in through the roof of a house and carved into a gas fireplace. The architect’s stories about how challenging the project was to integrate such an organic piece in an otherwise modern home got me thinking about how I could incorporate organic shapes into my furniture. The arch design came from one of my favorite hiking places in the Cascades, a bridge that spans across Multnomah Falls. Since publishing this work, I have been told that the design is stupid as only one person can sit on the bench at a time. Those opinions are the beauty of art, as everyone interprets it differently, and not everyone will get its purpose. However, subconsciously, I think the design spoke well for itself, as its purpose is for one person to be alone and meditate. Its deeper meaning may not be obvious or understood by everyone. However, its design has at least set the stage as only one person can comfortably sit on it at a time. This level of detail is indicative of my work. I try to create a single focal point to catch the viewer’s eye and draw them in. Then, once they get up close to a piece and start interacting with it, they will start to see all the additional details. I like how the bench top is carefully carved so it sits around the stone and how the weight of the stone helps balance the piece. They start to understand how it was built as they see the joinery detail, of how the tenon comes through the top and is wedged in place.

Miele's induction cooktop offers the benefits of a gas flame, including rapid heat-up and cool down, without the concerns of gas and other types of electric heating. In addition to the safety benefit of heat being contained within pots and pans, precise induction cooking also saves energy through its precise output.

Delicate brass was used to design and manufacture this exclusive wine wall. Racking had 4 display and lighted windows with warm white LEDs placed throughout for an awesome view. The enclosure had 4 doors and side panels also in brass. The shine and elegance is a clear indication of this luxury custom project.

This retired couple loves their home, cook daily meals and spend much of their time together in the kitchen. Our goal was to create a simple update that gave the homeowners a more comfortable feel of the space and a convenient way to work together in this new stage of their lives. Keeping the simplicity of the design was important, but it also needed to reflect 21st-century amenities. With this in mind, they chose a 36" SS Wolf Pro Gas Cooktop 18K Burner w/LED Indicators (CG365P/S) because they prefer to cook gas, loved the 5-burner setup and the knob location in the lower right corner of the unit. They were extremely excited about the DD36-SS ventilation with the concealed controls located in the drawer, as it works perfectly with the clean lines of the kitchen. One of the couple's favorite amenity in the kitchen is the Wolf WGCO100S Countertop oven. The recessed appliance garage was re-built with a stainless door specifically to house this unit. Felt pads have been applied to the feet to ensure our clients can pull the oven in and out for everyday use. They hate to admit it, but this may be their favorite appliance in the kitchen as they are now just cooking every day for two!

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Oklahoma City

Ladd Suydam Contracting
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry remodel in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

As the name indicates, a Vintage style bathroom is inspired by a romantic old world style. This style is characterized by a natural, weathered look combined with a botanical color palette and painted or decorated furniture style vanity. Finding the right roll top footed bathtub will set the tone for this bathroom. Accents of weathered metal and wicker with bright spots of color taken fresh from the garden put the finishing touches on this style.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This Classic Quarry large Horizon Falls wall fountain will instantly become the crowning jewel of any room you put it in, whether it's in your home or office. When you look at this fountain, your eye will be naturally drawn to the movement of the water over the stunning brown marble stone to the awaiting polished cream white river rocks. The calming effect of this sight and sound cannot be overstated. Rainforest marble is not technically a marble; it's a serpentinite, which is rock composed predominantly of one or more serpentine minerals and is known for its healing qualities. Due to its elegant smooth appearance similar to marble, it is often referred to as marble. The name "Rainforest" comes from the distinctive veining that looks like tree branches or a "rainforest jungle". This particular marble is very strong and characteristics in veining and movement will tend to vary greatly between stones. Rainforest brown boasts earthy shades of warm brown, lush gold, and gray. This stone has deep reddish brown and white veining. Bluworld HOMelements™ Classic Quarry Line also features your choice of premium metals, like brushed stainless steel, rustic copper with our signature hand-applied patina, or your choice of our standard colors like Black Onyx or Copper Vein trim kits. Remotely controlled dimmable, long lasting, warm white LED lighting highlights the beauty of the stone color and texture. A removable rock tray allows easy access to the pump and adjustable flow rate valve. Cream White River Rocks are included. This fountain can be customized with the logo of your choice. Natural stone varies in color due to the different hues of the natural particles that make up the product. All stones are natural and vary in color, intensity and veining. Photos are provided as an indication only. It is the variation in natural stone that makes each fountain quite unique. Since this product is natural stone, color and texture variances are not defects within the material, but are inherent to it and part of the natural beauty of quarried materials. Our natural stone slabs are imported from quarries worldwide. The Classic Quarry Line contains stunning slices of the natural world. Due to the broad range of colors and textures (Granite excluded) you may wish to select your own stone. This culling service is offered for an additional fee and includes photos of 4 different slabs from your selected stone species. Stone selections must be made within 48 hours of photo receipt. Our Culling Service is not offered for Absolute Black Granite.

This perspective showcases a contemporary bathroom's bathtub-shower combination, neatly integrated into an alcove. The walls surrounding the tub are clad in large, light-toned rectangular tiles with subtle horizontal striations, providing a clean and serene backdrop. A modern chrome bathtub faucet and showerhead are visible. To the right, a clear glass shower enclosure indicates a separate shower area. The vibrant patterned floor tiles extend consistently, offering a striking visual contrast and unifying the space.

As the name indicates, a Vintage style bathroom is inspired by a romantic old world style. This style is characterized by a natural, weathered look combined with a botanical color palette and painted or decorated furniture style vanity. Finding the right roll top footed bathtub will set the tone for this bathroom. Accents of weathered metal and wicker with bright spots of color taken fresh from the garden put the finishing touches on this style.

Our Charles leather chair features an organic shape with beautifully tailored, swooping arms for a dramatic yet inviting design. The chair's distinctive, high back makes it easy to lounge and rest your head, while the aluminum swivel base enhances easy movement. A chair with design details indicative of expert craftsmanship, Charles offers all the comfort you need without compromising on style and mixes beautifully within a variety of rooms.

A luxury residence in Tahoe, California featuring wire-brushed select Bavarian Oak wide-plank wood floors in a custom finish. The "select" indicates that the wood planks that were chosen show fewer knots and distressing. Arrigoni Woods specializes in wide-plank wood flooring, both recycled and engineered. Our wood comes from old-growth Western European forests that are sustainably managed. Arrigoni's uniquely engineered wood (which has the look and feel of solid wood) features a trio of layered engineered planks, with a middle layer of transversely laid vertical grain spruce, providing a solid core.

A luxury residence in Tahoe, California featuring wire-brushed select Bavarian Oak wide-plank wood floors in a custom finish. The "select" indicates that the wood planks that were chosen show fewer knots and distressing. Arrigoni Woods specializes in wide-plank wood flooring, both recycled and engineered. Our wood comes from old-growth Western European forests that are sustainably managed. Arrigoni's uniquely engineered wood (which has the look and feel of solid wood) features a trio of layered engineered planks, with a middle layer of transversely laid vertical grain spruce, providing a solid core.