My clients had outgrown their builder’s basic home and had plenty of room to expand on their 10 acres. Working with a local architect and a talented contractor, we designed an addition to create 3 new bedrooms, a bathroom scaled for all 3 girls, a playroom and a master retreat including 3 fireplaces, sauna, steam shower, office or “creative room”, and large bedroom with folding glass wall to capitalize on their view. The master suite, gym, pool and tennis courts are still under construction, but the girls’ suite and living room space are complete and dust free. Each child’s room was designed around their preference of color scheme and each girl has a unique feature that makes their room truly their own. The oldest daughter has a secret passage hidden behind what looks like built in cabinetry. The youngest daughter wanted to “swing”, so we outfitted her with a hanging bed set in front of a custom mural created by a Spanish artist. The middle daughter is an elite gymnast, so we added monkey bars so she can cruise her room in style. The girls’ bathroom suite has 3 identical “stations” with abundant storage. Cabinetry in black walnut and peacock blue and white quartz counters with white marble backsplash are durable and beautiful. Two shower stalls, designed with a colorful and intricate tile design, prevent bathroom wait times and a custom wall mural brings a little of the outdoors in. Photos by Mike Martin www.martinvisualtours.com

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Zolfo sits on 75 acres of mid-Florida farmland in the citrus district of the state. The house is inserted into a grove of spanish moss draped 200 year old live oaks with the living spaces centered on the largest and oldest tree on-site and the farm's pastures beyond.

Crema Marfil Marble Tile and Mosaic Crema Marfil marble tile is not new in construction; its popularity spreads worldwide thanks to its qualities as a stone tile. It is tough, durable and has a unique gloss that gives any home that hotel styled theme. It may feel expensive to buy at first, but when you window shop for discounts you will have the tiles with you sooner than you think. This stone tile is appreciated by most builders and home owners because of the swirling and diversity seen on its surface patterns. It is easy to work with as well, and one doesn’t have to hire help to install if you have a little DIY skill in you. Though tough in nature, Crema Marfil Marble is easy to cut with a normal tile cutter and you can shape it to whatever style or size you want. Speaking more on size, the stone tile is normally cut in large sizes which make it easy to cover as much room as possible within a short time. The Crema look is definitely covetable whether used on walls or floors. Marfil marble suits any area of your house where you need some sophisticated tweak. It beautifies your bathroom décor and accentuates the details of your kitchen. Its color is a perfect backdrop for your living room furniture and you are at will to add any other decorative details like paintings or sculptors. The best way to decorate with Crema Marfil marble tile is to play around with neutral tones, then build up interesting color designs with your furniture or other items in your house. This Crema luxurious feel is available in the market at different prices. You can purchase it locally if there is a local store available or alternatively ship it from overseas. While buying, you can choose to be creative and order mosaic Marfil marble. It still bears the Crema hue like its counterparts but it adds other colors, texture feel or even veining on the surface. Crema Marfil Mosaic tile is perfect if you have an artistic mind in interior décor. There are certain pointers you need to know while purchasing this stone tile. Make sure you are available to inspect the delivery to make sure all tiles match the colors you ordered and are also in the shape required. The tile condition is also important as some may arrive chipped or broken and may need replacing. Let a mosaic interior inspire you while purchasing Crema Marfil marble tile, you won’t regret the decision.

The owners' collection of local, joyful garden art anchors the space, playing among the blooms.
Photo of a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard flower bed in Los Angeles for spring.

Spanish red tile roof and locally sourced sandstone create dramatic, rustic style arched entry to the motor court.
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The project consists of a two-story private residence and involves the use of four deliberately not new containers, two for each floor, perpendicular to each other to form a Latin cross. My interest in houses built with shipping containers began around 2015, when the use of containers as building materials became increasingly popular thanks to their resistance, wide availability, low cost and eco-friendliness. Always passionate about eco-friendly and sustainable architecture, in 2016 I decided to design my own house using shipping containers with the hope of one day being able to realize my dream: building a residence designed by myself and which reflects what I am passionate about and in which I believe from an architectural point of view. Since at the time I created the project I did not yet have land on which to build, the design was designed to be totally flexible, since the two floors can be reversed according to the needs of the land, without compromising the design and/or the livability of the house. In 2019 I bought the land where the house was built, a 1,500 m² property with a 360 degree view of the sea and hills without, however, a flat area. The containers were perfect for this type of terrain: being very light structures, they do not require large foundations and, consequently, the preparation of the ground is much quicker and much less invasive. Considering the exposure and shape of the land, as well as the 360 ​​degree view of the same, I decided to locate the two bedrooms on the first floor, with a complete bathroom and the walk-in closet for the master bedroom, while on the second floor we find an open space with kitchen, dining area and living room, a complete bathroom with laundry and two terraces. Outside, the house is surrounded by concrete slabs over artificial grass, and there is also an infinity pool that overlooks the sea view. The external appearance of the containers was deliberately left "raw", without covering them or eliminating traces of time and their journey, such as dents. The interior, however, contrasts with the attention to detail and the use of designer materials, lamps, furniture and other elements. The floor was covered with an epoxy resin and different techniques were used on the walls to create accents, such as marmorino, Venetian plaster, wallpaper, murals and rough stucco. The entrance and corridor on the first floor also serve as an art gallery, with works by local artists, to support the local economy. Both bathrooms are covered in porcelain tiles from the Mirage line, the taps are Graff brand and the bathroom furniture is by Lago Design, with Depth sinks in transparent glass, made from a carved trunk of century-old Wildwood oak. The heat treatment applied to the wood allows for total impermeability to water and very high resistance. A floating iron staircase passes above the office area with Punt furniture and leads to the second floor, where the Lube brand kitchen with Dekton worktops, Smeg appliances and sink are located. The dining table is P&J by Lago Design, the Lodes lamp with Diesel and the living room furniture are from the Spanish brand Fama. Finally, the outdoor furniture is designed by Roda, Tecninova and DKL. Construction, which began at the end of 2021, was completed in November 2022.

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This Transitional Beach House located in Hollywood Beach underwent a complete floor to ceiling remodel, including adding an addition to gain addition square footage. Visit Our Process to learn more about residential remodeling projects. AAA Development, Inc. specializes in luxury remodeling. For the past 25+ years AAA Development has been a leader in the Greater LA region by helping restore, rebuild and integrate new technology to build local communities. Contact us today to build your dream home.

This Transitional Beach House located in Hollywood Beach underwent a complete floor to ceiling remodel, including adding an addition to gain addition square footage. Visit Our Process to learn more about residential remodeling projects. AAA Development, Inc. specializes in luxury remodeling. For the past 25+ years AAA Development has been a leader in the Greater LA region by helping restore, rebuild and integrate new technology to build local communities. Contact us today to build your dream home.

Old lawn was transformed into a drought-resistant garden offering ever-changing colors and textures. Turf removal rebate from the local water agency helped offset the cost. A new stucco wall with iron gates were built to create an enclosed porch/courtyard to give homeowners a much-needed buffer between their home and the hustle and bustle of a big city . Recycled bricks grace the new wide walkway and enclosed porch.

Complete historic restoration with period fixtures and historic details throughout. Spanish revival architecture by renown local architect Richard Requa. 1927 Historical Designation. master closet conversion from basement space, laundry/mud room construction, custom cabinetry throughout home, guest house renovation, whole house security and media wiring, extensive landscaping and hardscape improvements

This home has distinct architectural features from the southwest; wooden vigas can be seen above the garage windows, a large stuccoed courtyard, canales (drain spouts), and parapet walls on the roof. Paul Kohlman Photography

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