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Example of a minimalist dining room design in Dallas

Globe Electric's 6-pack 3-LED Under Cabinet Slim Puck Light is the perfect solution to all your lighting needs. The three surface mounted LEDs provide a bright 55 lumen light and do not use a lot of battery power. The universal remote control allows you to dim the light, turn it on and off with ease and set an auto-off timer at different intervals. If you have more of Globe Electric's Under Cabinet Lighting, you can use just one remote with everything! We try to make it as easy as possible. Place this light wherever you need it most with the included double-sided tape or simply use the provided screws for a more permanent placement. Changing the batteries is a breeze! Twist the light to release it from its placement and simply pop the top off with handy indented corners to change the batteries. A stand located at the back of the light is a brilliant way to use this piece anywhere in your home. Includes three AAA-type alkaline batteries, two screws and one piece of double sided 3M tape for each puck light.

Prefinished Pine Tongue and Groove ceiling treatment. The boards were laid in a pattern of 4' intervals which gives the entire room symmetry and visual stability.

Globe Electric's 10" LED Edge Strip Light with Remote Control is the perfect under cabinet light. The LED stays cool to the touch and shines at the perfect brightness. The remote control allows you to dim the light, turn it on and off with ease and set an auto-off timer at different intervals. If you have more of Globe Electric's Under Cabinet Lighting, you can use just one remote with everything! We try to make it as easy as possible. Place this light wherever you need it most with the included double-sided tape or simply use the provided screws for a more permanent placement. Changing the batteries is a breeze! Simply slide off the battery compartment cover and replace. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Requires six AA batteries (sold separately).

Decorative and ambient Copper LED Lights Strings for Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Saint Valentine Day, Halloween, Weddings, Parties, etc. Ideal for gardens, patio, lawn, porch, gate, yard, wall, window, door, floor, ceiling, grass, etc. Specifications: Color Temperature: Daylight White 6000K Input Voltage: 120V LED Quantity: 306 Lifespan: ;50000hrs String Quantity: 16 Interval btw strings: 7.8in Size: 9.84ft x 9.97ft; Material: Plastic+Copper Plug wire to the controller: 4.9ft Cable color: Transparent white

This is a whole house renovation and addition in North Seattle. The lovely clients are accustomed to the warm and vibrant colors of their native country. They asked Story to design an addition and whole-house renovation that would be in keeping with the needs of their busy family. We opened up the home on the first floor, giving a loft feel. Black windows and white, high-ceilinged spaces set a backdrop for splashes of color throughout. Warm wood flooring borders mosaic cement tile, and a large pantry has sliding barn doors that also hide an entrance to the family room. Upstairs, we redesigned the Owner’s Suite bathroom to include a high window for light, and a floating vanity with bold tile accents. These clients also asked us to add a guest suite on the first floor for visiting relatives - something that’s becoming quite common in renovations. These clients were very involved in the interiors for the project, and much of the artwork in the home was made by the client and her mother, who uses the guest suite when she visits for long intervals.

BOSSA in light oak is used for surfaces here from the entrance through the hall to the kitchen area. In the passage through to the living and kitchen area, this wooden front, structured right to the top and perfectly cut to 5 mm intervals, offers the possibility of styling walls and elegantly hiding cupboards.

This is a whole house renovation and addition in North Seattle. The lovely clients are accustomed to the warm and vibrant colors of their native country. They asked Story to design an addition and whole-house renovation that would be in keeping with the needs of their busy family. We opened up the home on the first floor, giving a loft feel. Black windows and white, high-ceilinged spaces set a backdrop for splashes of color throughout. Warm wood flooring borders mosaic cement tile, and a large pantry has sliding barn doors that also hide an entrance to the family room. Upstairs, we redesigned the Owner’s Suite bathroom to include a high window for light, and a floating vanity with bold tile accents. These clients also asked us to add a guest suite on the first floor for visiting relatives - something that’s becoming quite common in renovations. These clients were very involved in the interiors for the project, and much of the artwork in the home was made by the client and her mother, who uses the guest suite when she visits for long intervals.

Globe Electric's 3-pack 3-LED Under Cabinet Slim Puck Light is the perfect solution to all your lighting needs. The three surface mounted LEDs provide a bright 55 lumen light and do not use a lot of battery power. The universal remote control allows you to dim the light, turn it on and off with ease and set an auto-off timer at different intervals. If you have more of Globe Electric's Under Cabinet Lighting, you can use just one remote with everything! We try to make it as easy as possible. Place this light wherever you need it most with the included double-sided tape or simply use the provided screws for a more permanent placement. Changing the batteries is a breeze! Twist the light to release it from its placement and simply pop the top off with handy indented corners to change the batteries. A stand located at the back of the light is a brilliant way to use this piece anywhere in your home. Includes three AAA-type alkaline batteries, two screws and one piece of double sided 3M tape for each puck light.

Fence Staining and sealing just makes sense. Oil based sealers will make your fence last forever with regular maintenance intervals. Expert Stain & Seal's Pecan Semi Transparent Color Applied by Stain & Seal Experts in Mt. Juliet, TN.

Water flows from the spa and walls into the pool canceling out the sounds of the city. Colored lights in the pool change the view at regular intervals.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional carpeted front door remodel in Orange County with white walls and a glass front door

This is a whole house renovation and addition in North Seattle. The lovely clients are accustomed to the warm and vibrant colors of their native country. They asked Story to design an addition and whole-house renovation that would be in keeping with the needs of their busy family. We opened up the home on the first floor, giving a loft feel. Black windows and white, high-ceilinged spaces set a backdrop for splashes of color throughout. Warm wood flooring borders mosaic cement tile, and a large pantry has sliding barn doors that also hide an entrance to the family room. Upstairs, we redesigned the Owner’s Suite bathroom to include a high window for light, and a floating vanity with bold tile accents. These clients also asked us to add a guest suite on the first floor for visiting relatives - something that’s becoming quite common in renovations. These clients were very involved in the interiors for the project, and much of the artwork in the home was made by the client and her mother, who uses the guest suite when she visits for long intervals.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

With the fast-changing climate conditions happening today, it has become common for the top interior designers in Singapore to recommend setting up mini gardens in homes and offices. Apart from contributing to the green advocacy, mini gardens have certain perks in home and office interiors. They not only give a pop of colour in the interior space, but more importantly, they provide continuous fresh air circulation and help enhance the room’s lively ambiance. The question is, how do you set up a mini garden, especially when you are living in the heart of the city? If you are to ask the top interior designers in Singapore, you will most likely hear these tips: 1. Begin with potted succulents. Succulents are great for beginners. If you happen to know almost nothing about gardening, then you can begin your journey by having succulents in your home. These plants are known for being low maintenance and can easily thrive in changing climate conditions. Succulents, such as cacti, can be bought in small pots. You can buy a few of these and place them by the window or terrace, and water them only during specific day intervals. This way, they can grow and thrive as naturally as possible. Once they mature, you can use your succulents as accents inside your home. 2. Work on a plant box. If you have some seedlings that you want to grow, then it would be best for you to use a plant box. You can buy one in a gardening store and place it in an area that gets the most sunshine during the day (perfect if your room has a terrace). You can begin by adding soil on the plant box and distribute it evenly. Afterward, you place the seeds and water them daily until stems start to grow. It may take some time for them to grow into full-blown plants, so you have to be patient. You may also want to dedicate an area of the kitchen for plants. This is ideal, especially when you are planting herbs, so you’d have your herb garden. 3. Invest in a terrarium. It is a common sight in most homes to have an aquarium filled with fish. However, if you have a green thumb, then you may want to invest in a terrarium instead. A terrarium is like a garden where you grow plants and sometimes even trees, but under a controlled, contained glass environment. Here you can place plants and monitor their growth over time. 4. Grow a bonsai garden inside your home. Meanwhile, if you are not a fan of plant boxes or terrariums but would still like to have greens in your home, then grow a bonsai garden. Bonsai is the Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees that were taken from actual tree branches, and are cultured to grow to a limited height and fit in a pot. Plants are known to breathe life into any space. They prove to be an essential part of home décor and even home interior design because they help make the house livable and breathable. You may not have to spend on a lot of things that keep the air indoors clean, as your plants already to the job.

This luxury fully fitted sitting room interior with bookcases and media wall brings an impressive integrated aesthetic to our clients’ residence in Surrey. Beautifully crafted, the made to measure shelving units and storage cabinets are stunning to look at and have completely transformed the room’s atmosphere. The beauty is in the detail, with cleanly configured lines and lighted display spaces. Th warm tones of the natural oak complement the pale neutral spray-painted satin finish in Farrow & Ball’s Dimpse No 277. This cool, delicate grey works well in a contemporary scheme like this. Fully customised the built-in furniture creates a luxurious atmosphere with a visually cohesive and uninterrupted flow throughout the space. Contemporary TV media wall system This bespoke contemporary TV media wall has a book matched oak veneer back panel with matching plinth. Book matching arranges the veneer in a way that creates a mirror image effect like the pages of an open book. The oak panelling frames the screen creating a focal point in the room, while also providing a practical solution for concealing unsightly cables and wires. The attractive composition of this feature wall also includes floating display shelves to add decoration, and a lower suspended base cabinet with drop-down doors. The sleek, minimalist look is further enhanced by ambient underside LED lighting. The tall cabinet with a glass-fronted top section provides useful extra storage, again with handle-free flush fitting doors. Bespoke built-in library bookcase This bespoke floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall library bookcase and display cabinet acts as a stunning backdrop to our clients’ sitting room. Fully fitted, it has a seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room. All the shelves are integrated into the build of the cabinets, with feature shelves at intervals lined in natural oak and illuminated to showcase artefacts and keepsakes. The layout also accommodates the room’s existing radiator, which is neatly concealed behind solid wooden slats. This construction provides a practical radiator cover while allowing for good airflow. seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room.

This luxury fully fitted sitting room interior with bookcases and media wall brings an impressive integrated aesthetic to our clients’ residence in Surrey. Beautifully crafted, the made to measure shelving units and storage cabinets are stunning to look at and have completely transformed the room’s atmosphere. The beauty is in the detail, with cleanly configured lines and lighted display spaces. Th warm tones of the natural oak complement the pale neutral spray-painted satin finish in Farrow & Ball’s Dimpse No 277. This cool, delicate grey works well in a contemporary scheme like this. Fully customised the built-in furniture creates a luxurious atmosphere with a visually cohesive and uninterrupted flow throughout the space. Contemporary TV media wall system This bespoke contemporary TV media wall has a book matched oak veneer back panel with matching plinth. Book matching arranges the veneer in a way that creates a mirror image effect like the pages of an open book. The oak panelling frames the screen creating a focal point in the room, while also providing a practical solution for concealing unsightly cables and wires. The attractive composition of this feature wall also includes floating display shelves to add decoration, and a lower suspended base cabinet with drop-down doors. The sleek, minimalist look is further enhanced by ambient underside LED lighting. The tall cabinet with a glass-fronted top section provides useful extra storage, again with handle-free flush fitting doors. Bespoke built-in library bookcase This bespoke floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall library bookcase and display cabinet acts as a stunning backdrop to our clients’ sitting room. Fully fitted, it has a seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room. All the shelves are integrated into the build of the cabinets, with feature shelves at intervals lined in natural oak and illuminated to showcase artefacts and keepsakes. The layout also accommodates the room’s existing radiator, which is neatly concealed behind solid wooden slats. This construction provides a practical radiator cover while allowing for good airflow. seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room.

This luxury fully fitted sitting room interior with bookcases and media wall brings an impressive integrated aesthetic to our clients’ residence in Surrey. Beautifully crafted, the made to measure shelving units and storage cabinets are stunning to look at and have completely transformed the room’s atmosphere. The beauty is in the detail, with cleanly configured lines and lighted display spaces. Th warm tones of the natural oak complement the pale neutral spray-painted satin finish in Farrow & Ball’s Dimpse No 277. This cool, delicate grey works well in a contemporary scheme like this. Fully customised the built-in furniture creates a luxurious atmosphere with a visually cohesive and uninterrupted flow throughout the space. Contemporary TV media wall system This bespoke contemporary TV media wall has a book matched oak veneer back panel with matching plinth. Book matching arranges the veneer in a way that creates a mirror image effect like the pages of an open book. The oak panelling frames the screen creating a focal point in the room, while also providing a practical solution for concealing unsightly cables and wires. The attractive composition of this feature wall also includes floating display shelves to add decoration, and a lower suspended base cabinet with drop-down doors. The sleek, minimalist look is further enhanced by ambient underside LED lighting. The tall cabinet with a glass-fronted top section provides useful extra storage, again with handle-free flush fitting doors. Bespoke built-in library bookcase This bespoke floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall library bookcase and display cabinet acts as a stunning backdrop to our clients’ sitting room. Fully fitted, it has a seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room. All the shelves are integrated into the build of the cabinets, with feature shelves at intervals lined in natural oak and illuminated to showcase artefacts and keepsakes. The layout also accommodates the room’s existing radiator, which is neatly concealed behind solid wooden slats. This construction provides a practical radiator cover while allowing for good airflow. seamless look that feels part of the architecture of the room.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.