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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.

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.

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

Lake front facing addition to the rear of a craftsman style home in Ohio. The addition features a terrace off a new kitchen on its upper level and a walk-out recreation area and garage below. Detailing includes a copper and stainless steel railing system. Stucco (EIFS) references existing materials on the house, a datum line where stone and brick meet engages a nod to the rusticated random rubble base of the house and includes a strong horizontal interval detail, while the flat panels above the datum reference the brick masonry. This connects the new to the old in a clear and proportional way. The use of flat roofs on the addition simplifies the relationships of new and old while preserving the views from existing spaces from floors above the addition.

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.

Bring a finished look to windows with this versatile fabric valance. Featuring draped, overlapping folds spaced neatly at 4 1/2" to 6" intervals, this classic design is a popular choice among designers and homeowners. Board mounted Privacy lining comes standard A library of versatile, fashion-forward fabrics to choose from Quality craftsmanship for enduring style Custom sizing - large or specialty windows are no problem Handcrafted in the USA From $ 172 W: 12" - 120" H: 12" - 24"

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.

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.

Lake front facing addition to the rear of a craftsman style home in Ohio. The addition features a terrace off a new kitchen on its upper level and a walk-out recreation area and garage below. Detailing includes a copper and stainless steel railing system. Stucco (EIFS) references existing materials on the house, a datum line where stone and brick meet engages a nod to the rusticated random rubble base of the house and includes a strong horizontal interval detail, while the flat panels above the datum reference the brick masonry. This connects the new to the old in a clear and proportional way. The use of flat roofs on the addition simplifies the relationships of new and old while preserving the views from existing spaces from floors above the addition.

As a manager of a building or property, you quickly learn the art of mediation. One minute you may be working with a vendor to keep the building’s operating system running efficient and smooth; the next moment you may be calming a tenant down after finding the change in the system disrupted his office’s workflow. Give and take; it’s the only way to make sure every day runs perfectly. Overall, you have two goals to strive for in everything you do. 1. Keep the building running properly, upgrading systems as appropriate, and striving to do all you can on a pre-established budget. 2. Keep the building occupants happy, with as little disruption as possible. While some changes are minor, barely registering on a building occupant’s mind, with HVAC challenges, that’s rarely the case. If a HVAC contractor is replacing an air handler, for instance, and disconnects one and moves to the next unit, it may cause major disruptions to sensitive areas of a building. And if the occupant wasn’t prepared for the disruption, you can have a mighty unhappy customer on your hand. Anytime you are working on HVAC projects throughout your building, there are strategies you can put into place to keep things running smooth. Communicate with occupants Communication is key to any good relationship, and as a property manager, this rule is a great place to start. If you will be working with the HVAC equipment, block out the timeframe for work to be done, and understand the potential consequences of the process. Then communicate this process with every point of contact you have throughout the building. The more detail you can provide, the less surprises you’ll have throughout the process. You can also work with your building’s occupants before the process begins, finding out if there are better timeframes than others. Establish a realistic schedule As a property manager, its easy to provide your expectations for the HVAC project at hand, and request that the proposal be written in such a way that work is completed on your timeframe. Unfortunately, many contractors want your business and will agree to anything upfront in order to win the bid, knowing full well the work will take longer than specified. Instead of projecting your timeframes into the proposal process, ask for HVAC project bids to establish realistic schedules of how long the process will take, and what areas of your property will be most effected throughout the schedule. This will help you avoid crises between you and the contractor, and you and your tenants. Plan for the whole system If one small piece of your HVAC system is weak, its easy to fix that one small piece. But how will that impact your overall system? Will it cause weak spots in different parts of the building – maybe a corner office will have reduced air flow, and therefore be colder in the winter and warmer in the summer? When retrofitting new pieces with older existing systems, its easy to reduce the efficiency of your entire system. Before agreeing to certain repairs, make sure you understand how it will impact your entire system overall. An easy way of handling this problem is by working with the same HVAC contractor again and again, He will understand your system’s potential, and know when to make repairs, and when to replace. Have points of contact available for immediate assistance In many cases, problems arise because connections can’t be made. Can the HVAC contractor get a hold or you or another person that can make decisions at a moments notice if a problem arises? Do you have access to decision makers throughout the building that may be impacted by this change? Many projects have been put on hold simply because a person in authority can’t be found to give the go-ahead to move forward. If you have access to these people during the time of the project, you’ll be able to complete the project in record time. Test Finally, if you can test things in stages, or test when the potential for problems is the smallest, you reduce the chances of bigger emergency issues falling into your lap. If you’ll be installing a new terminal unit, can you make the switch on a Saturday morning when the building is largely unoccupied? If you’re replacing a large system, can you replace and test in phases so the entire project isn’t released at once? Most issues can be avoided with just a little strategy from the beginning. If you’ve never had a HVAC maintenance team to help you stay on track with your building’s heating and cooling, now may be the time to find out how easy a team approach makes the process.

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

The dining area in this residence sees infrequent use. However, in the intervals between special gatherings, it is decorated with a custom silk floral arrangement positioned beneath the dining chandelier. Comprising lifelike flowers in subtle hues, placed within a sizable glass vase, the arrangement exudes elegance. The addition of natural river stones enhances the overall aesthetic of the design.

Ipe, Pau-Lope Hardwood Deck designed to fit the owners space, design elements include Cable Rails with Ipe posts and Ipe Drink ledge. The space to be used for entertaining by adults and children we incorporated a vertical cable support at 3 foot 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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of our service we advise customers on best practice for maintaining the appearance of the floor and I’m happy to report this client in Ampthill who has a Terracotta tiled floor that we had fully restored a few years ago had followed to the letter. Having two dogs and two children, the floor gets a lot of traffic and as expected over a period of time the sealer does wear thin in the busier areas. Should the sealer become too damaged dirt can get underneath and gradually the seal will deteriorate to the point where restoration will be needed again. By keeping on top of the maintenance our client has kept a beautiful terracotta floor in great condition however as the sealer was wearing he called us back to do a maintenance clean and top up the sealer an activity which we are able to complete in one day rather than the several days needed to do a full restoration. To maintain the floor, I applied a Tile Doctor fine diamond burnishing pad fitted to a rotary machine and with a little water sprayed onto the tiles to lubricate the process the top was burnished, this took the dirt off the top of the tiles and left a clean surface to top up the seal. The floor was then rinsed to remove the soil generated by the process. Having removed any damaged sealer an industrial air mover was switched on to get the floor as dry as possible, we then tested the damp levels at various intervals until the floor was dry for re-sealing. To re-seal two coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go we applied to the floor allowing the first coat to dry before applying the second. Once the second coat had dried a white polishing pad was used to buff the tiles. Andrew Evans Bedfordshire Tile Doctor