The Charmant Hotel management (per the Architect) wanted to replace umbrellas (which had become a problem with wind) with folding lateral arm retractable awnings to increase the seating area and use the porch without worrying about weather conditions such as light rain. The existing umbrellas did not provide sufficient shade coverage or light rain protection due to the spaces created by using umbrellas.

Vista Estate Imaging
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Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, glass sheet backsplash and gray countertops

Farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Seattle with gray walls

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Kids' bedroom - bedroom and mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor kids' bedroom idea in San Francisco with gray walls

Brett Winter Lemon Photography
Example of a mountain style backyard stone patio design in Portland Maine with no cover and a fire pit

Olson Photographic, Inc.
Playroom - transitional gender-neutral carpeted playroom idea in New York with multicolored walls

Example of a huge minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Tampa with white walls, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

Award Winning Design for this Powder Room
Trendy pebble tile bathroom photo in Las Vegas with a vessel sink

Warren Jagger Photography
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Susie Fougerousse / Rosenberry Rooms
Inspiration for a bedroom transitional girl carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Raleigh with blue walls

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
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Jeffrey Lendrum / Lendrum Photography LLC
Farmhouse porch idea with a roof extension

Antique white walk-in closet offers abundant shoe and handbag storage. Note the special java glazing and classical embellishments such as decorative molding and acanthus leaf corbels.

Jon Eady Photographer 2014
Example of a mountain style men's light wood floor closet design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Waterworks unlacquered brass fixtures, Antique French mirror, Photography by Eric Roth
Alcove shower - mid-sized traditional 3/4 gray tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower idea in Boston with a pedestal sink, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Before renovating, this bright and airy family kitchen was small, cramped and dark. The dining room was being used for spillover storage, and there was hardly room for two cooks in the kitchen. By knocking out the wall separating the two rooms, we created a large kitchen space with plenty of storage, space for cooking and baking, and a gathering table for kids and family friends. The dark navy blue cabinets set apart the area for baking, with a deep, bright counter for cooling racks, a tiled niche for the mixer, and pantries dedicated to baking supplies. The space next to the beverage center was used to create a beautiful eat-in dining area with an over-sized pendant and provided a stunning focal point visible from the front entry. Touches of brass and iron are sprinkled throughout and tie the entire room together. Photography by Stacy Zarin

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in Dallas with beige walls

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography