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Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Inspiration for a craftsman brown house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Inspiration for a craftsman brown house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

An after shot! This south Denver, Colorado neighborhood has a 1/2 of stream running through it. The old stream was built with concrete and through the years, the concrete split, became broken up, and there were numerous leaks. Within a few months time, the four streams, two running into a large lake, two running out of the lake, were lined with EPDM 20 year liner and transformed into a gorgeous setting. We put in several lily ponds, waterfalls, hundreds of aquatic plants, built islands and a beautiful bog that houses thalia, zebra rush, irises and water lilies! Rocky Mountain WaterScape

Created for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, partnering with Pacific Outdoor Living we took on the pond while they took on the pool. The goal was to create a water feature with the illusion of the pond flowing into the pool. It might look like it goes into the pool, but the stream on the pond side of the bridge is it’s own self contained unit. The waterfall on the pool side of the bridge is the chlorinated pool water tapped into the pool plumbing. This homeowner can now enjoy a natural koi pond with thriving aquatic plants that give their newly remodeled pool a unique look.

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Our creative team introduced a unique concept to deal with this area: re-grade the slope, turning it into a “natural” retaining wall including a dramatic waterfall, stream, and woodland garden in its place. For the seven-foot-high “sheet” waterfall and stream, we used Aquascape Inc.’ pondless waterfall system, which allows for a good deal of water volume to create the dramatic effect.

Maple allées elegantly screen neighboring properties and frame the edges of a tranquil viewing garden. Water rills extend east and west from the large office windows to create the illusion of a continuous stream and guide the eye to longer, more expansive views. Photo: Scott Shigley

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Fine materials with live flora and sunlight streaming in make this a warm inviting kitchen Tim Cree/Creepwalk Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This custom waterfeature was built for this outdoor living space. A stone wall holds the patio level above the stream. The waterfall cascades out of the wall and the stream created from granite and outcropping stone moves along the wall. The soothing sounds of bubbling and flowing water are the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. This stream is low maintenance and is pondless, so the water cycles back through without a big pond at the end. A great fit in a small space or without the worry of having a pond.

This custom waterfeature was built for this outdoor living space. A stone wall holds the patio level above the stream. The waterfall cascades out of the wall and the stream created from granite and outcropping stone moves along the wall. The soothing sounds of bubbling and flowing water are the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. This stream is low maintenance and is pondless, so the water cycles back through without a big pond at the end. A great fit in a small space or without the worry of having a pond.

A spacious, modern living room with green velvet sofas, neutral lounge chairs, and contemporary artwork. The open layout is illuminated by natural light streaming through large glass doors that connect to the outdoor space, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. A sleek, minimalist fireplace adds elegance to this stylish and inviting room.

Northern Michigan is the ultimate getaway destination with serene views and abundance of outdoor recreation. This remote Up North house offers nothing short of that. With the nearest major town almost 45 minutes away, it was essential this vacation home offered all the amenities for entertainment and relaxation. Spire worked with the client to create the perfect lake house retreat with comfort and convenience during any season or weather. The living room with an attached game room is a versatile space that offers endless entertainment. A 65” TV was installed over the fireplace in the custom stone wall. The adjustable mount allows the TV to lower for comfortable viewing from either the couch or pool table. A pair of Meridian Audio DSP7200 custom color matched speakers equipped with a Meridian Audio 218 digital controller were strategically installed on each side of the fireplace. The floor-standing speakers compliment the natural stone while providing astonishingly life-like sound, perfect for streaming live concerts. The powerful audio extends to the upper level of the home. Spire installed B&W 700 series bookshelf speakers in the executive office and a Triad custom speaker bar in the master bedroom. These speakers are ideal for smaller rooms, while elevating the TV experience. The large living room windows offer beautiful lake views and ample lighting. Lutron Palladiom shades were installed to easily control the natural light in the living room, master bedroom and bathroom. They are custom designed and fully automated to let in the morning sun or achieve partial shading or complete privacy. Whether set on a schedule or controlled from an iPad, the shades operate quietly and seamlessly. The technology was designed to be enjoyed just as much indoors as outdoors. With the whole home audio system, high-quality sound can flow throughout the indoor rooms as well as the outdoor patio. While the location may be remote, Spire ensured the WiFi and network connection is strong both throughout the yard and inside the home. A Lutron HomeWorks QS system integrates the control of all the interior and exterior lighting including motion sensing for the exterior pathway. Since this is not a permanent residence, a control and security system was very important. A personalized Savant system was integrated for full home control of lighting, climate, entertainment and security from anywhere with a smart device . This includes the ability to control the multiple landscape light zones with timed scenes. The Doorbird cameras and chimes with the integration of camera feeds into the Savant Control provides remote communication with visitors at any of the exterior doors. Remote access also allows rebooting of all essential systems from any location.

This Pondless Waterfall project in York, PA includes a 65′ long waterfall and stream and a 35′ side stream and waterfall that will intersect the main stream. This pondless waterfall includes LED lighting throughout the feature and a land bridge about 6′ wide for the lawn mower to cross the water feature. The pondless waterfall will include driftwood and native rock to resemble PA native streams. The feature will vary in width for a natural look as well. This Project also includes a small flagstone patio area above the retaining wall near the water feature with natural stone steps that lead to a larger natural flagstone patio. The upper patio is complete with a pergola as well as a natural stone gas fed fire pit, as well as landscaping around the water feature and landscape lighting for night time viewing.

This Pondless Waterfall project in York, PA includes a 65′ long waterfall and stream and a 35′ side stream and waterfall that will intersect the main stream. This pondless waterfall includes LED lighting throughout the feature and a land bridge about 6′ wide for the lawn mower to cross the water feature. The pondless waterfall will include driftwood and native rock to resemble PA native streams. The feature will vary in width for a natural look as well. This Project also includes a small flagstone patio area above the retaining wall near the water feature with natural stone steps that lead to a larger natural flagstone patio. The upper patio is complete with a pergola as well as a natural stone gas fed fire pit, as well as landscaping around the water feature and landscape lighting for night time viewing.

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Inspiration for a craftsman brown house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof