design by beth keim, owner lucy and company, photos by mekenzie loli
Example of a transitional home design design in Charlotte

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Orange County

Verde Chianti Granite has a smooth sand-like pattern. It consists of green hues with a cream and yellow-gold tint.

AFTER 2013 - close up of paver detail; great product from Outdoor Living by Belgard
Transitional front yard concrete paver patio photo in DC Metro

TraaLite, provider of low voltage landscape lighting, offers this Paver Well Light to brighten parking areas and provide architectural lighting. The 5.33 x 7.5 inch commercial grade lighting fixture accepts a 36W PAR-36 lamp and can be easily installed with a landscape lighting LED. Finish shown in Aged Brass (AB).

Plantation shutters look great on French doors, especially with a custom door handle extension to clear the framing! (Detail of previous photo.)
Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in New York

LUXE wedgewire is an architectural grade welded triangular cross section, framed, longitudinal grate, unmatched in design, hydraulic function, strength, and aesthetic appeal. Limitless custom applications.

Living room - shabby-chic style living room idea in Los Angeles

Womack Iron
Large elegant front door photo in Atlanta

One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing which offers Tom & Peter Flooring is provided by WOCA. If you’ve decided that you want a natural looking wooden floor that is lacquer-free, then the likelihood is that you’ve chosen oil as your way of protecting your wood and making your floor look great at the same time. WOCA for wood flooring comes in various forms and is a great way of making sure that your wood is protected, but at the same time looks natural. A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors, oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood in its optimum condition. WOCA Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2016 and now. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding this type of finish which we will I’m to answer in today’s my blog: Is oil finish as durable as traditional factory urethane finishes with aluminum oxide? When it comes to durability, oil finish flooring tackles the issue with a completely different method. The penetrating oil serves as protection from moisture and wear while allowing the user to feel the wood grains in their bare feet. If compared directly to factory finished aluminum oxide finish, the oil finish flooring will not perform as well to abrasion and impact. However, the beauty of this finish is the fact that it will camouflage any scratches which will inevitably accumulate over time. Will this finish evaporate over time and will this be harmful for indoor air quality? Another concern for oil finished floors its effect on indoor air quality. For on-site applications, some varieties suggest several coats which typically require the residents to be out of the home due to mild odors. However, there are factory finished UV-cured or single coat applications which lessen the downtime. Despite the odors produced during the drying process, oil finish floors rank amongst the lowest for VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Certain brands even boast true zero VOC. This fact alone makes oil finished floors one of the best options for green building solutions. “WOCA products are certified by independent laboratories, the German Institute for Biological Building Materials, and are in accordance with DIN–Norm 53–160. WOCA WoodCare Denmark products meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. standards for volatile organic compounds.” –WOCA Oil Finish Manufacture Does this type of finish require additional maintenance which I am not familiar with? For weekly cleaning, oiled floors use a special cleaner which contains an oil and soap mixture. After a period of 12-18 months some oil may evaporate causing the wood grains to appear dry. An additional layer of oil can be reapplied to keep the floor looking fresh. Although oil finished floors require more involvement in periodic maintenance in high traffic areas, this maintenance can be done much easier than the equivalent of an onsite sand and refinish. WOCA Master Color Oil contains pigment, which provides a single-step hardwood floor staining process. Laying down the stain and the finish in one step. This product comes 14 different colors, from Black to Extra White, and you can mix them freely to create various color palettes that will meet the demands of any job. Below are some pictures of the finished job…

Powder room - cottage wallpaper powder room idea in New York

Custom drapery to frame in the bay window area. photo cred: Joshua Caldwell
Example of a classic home design design in Phoenix

What had been a very cramped, awkward master bathroom layout that barely accommodated one person became a spacious double vanity, double shower and master closet.

Drapery panels ordered through Halfpricedrapes.com Black and white ogee pattern Hung on black metal rod with rings
Example of a classic home design design in Dallas

Example of a classic master carpeted bedroom design with red walls

Lisa Gabrielson
Example of a mid-sized minimalist guest bedroom design in Atlanta with gray walls

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

By Brothers Cement Tile Corp.
Trendy home design photo in New York