Bridgewood, Barkman’s new premium slab has all the beauty of wood and the durability of concrete. It features a realistic wood texture created from actual wood planks. Unlike traditional wood surfaces, Bridgewood will never rot, warp, splinter or fade. It’ll never need to be stained or sealed like wood, or crack like stamped concrete. Feel the warm and inviting nature of wood in your landscape projects with our new slab. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard stone garden path in Orange County.

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Large minimalist l-shaped beige floor seated home bar photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and granite countertops

This baby Pilea is about six months old and the perfect size to use as a decoration in this glass vase on driftwood that we made. It'll continue to grow and root in the water, so you can put it back in soil anytime you want. Credits: instagram.com/houtje.touwtje

Example of a large transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with beige walls and no fireplace

Beach style staircase photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a transitional powder room remodel in DC Metro

Bridgewood, Barkman’s new premium slab has all the beauty of wood and the durability of concrete. It features a realistic wood texture created from actual wood planks. Unlike traditional wood surfaces, Bridgewood will never rot, warp, splinter or fade. It’ll never need to be stained or sealed like wood, or crack like stamped concrete. Feel the warm and inviting nature of wood in your landscape projects with our new slab. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

Minimal boho nursery for baby boy. The interior is minimalistic with bohemian decors to make it more interesting. Wallpaper is from Livette's Wallpaper Scandinavian collection and the simple crib from Babyletto.

A garage can be a true catch all of stuff - from sports equipment, yard and lawn materials, and, sometimes, to park a car away from the elements. Garages don't always need to be such a cluttered mess though - check out these amazing organizational options that Premier Garage has recently installed. It'll make you rethink how you might use your garage!

Pro-Tile & Marble, Inc. Top Choice: Porcelain Tile A natural fit for high-traffic areas of the home, porcelain tile outperformed every other flooring material for resistance to scratching and denting, says Chris Harrington, Pro-Tile & Marble's owner. Plus, porcelain tile comes in a range of styles to fit any decor. Tile is also low-maintenance, never ­requiring more than a vacuuming and mopping, and it’ll last a lifetime. Call Chris 904-731-6471

A garage can be a true catch all of stuff - from sports equipment, yard and lawn materials, and, sometimes, to park a car away from the elements. Garages don't always need to be such a cluttered mess though - check out these amazing organizational options that Premier Garage has recently installed. It'll make you rethink how you might use your garage!

This is an example of a traditional porch design in New York.

pergolas, arbors, outdoor fireplace, outdoor living space, privacy screen, custom wood structure, bluestone hardscaping, outdoor lighting, ambiance lighting

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Elegance meets functionality with base pull-out drawers, hidden pantries, extra storage in the island and a matching hutch for table linens and wine.

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in New York

Faith Elder
Dining room - coastal light wood floor dining room idea in Orange County with beige walls and no fireplace