Inspiration for a backyard patio remodel in Dallas with a fireplace

Used the idea of flowing water as inspiration in this design that creates meandering paths throughout the property.

This customer had an old wooden deck that she wanted replaced. Initially, she wanted to install another new deck, but after doing the research, and checking out our portfolio, she decided to go the paver patio route! The rounded landing and steps walk down to a compact space for dining, as well as a sitting area around a gas firepit. Creekside Outdoor Living - Schererville, IN Patio/Landing: Unilock Umbriano (Midnight Sky) Patio accent: Unilock Series (Onyx Black) Wall/Steps/Firepit: Unilock Old Quarry (Sandstone) Wall accent: Unilock Series (Onyx Black) Coping/Steps: Unilock Brussels Fullnose (Sandstone) Lighting: wall lights

Home design - eclectic home design idea in Houston

Example of a transitional home design design in Richmond

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco for summer.

Example of an eclectic yellow one-story exterior home design in Orlando

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Dallas

Blau-Thompson Residence This Civil War era, 1680-square-foot three-story row house is located in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. The BluPath Design principals and their young child were the clients. The project goal was to upgrade a traditional housing type to meet a contemporary lifestyle, applying both sustainable criteria and clean, modern yet sensual aesthetics. The challenge of the property (only 830 square feet in lot size) was to create a design that was small, but smart. The structure formerly housed a luncheonette with two apartments above. The interior was gutted and renovated into a single family home. The construction of a small rear addition added a new kitchen on the first floor and new bathrooms on the second and third levels. The east-west orientation of the home was ideal for the roof-mounted solar collectors, which were installed to provide domestic hot water and supplement the new radiant floor heating system. Exterior sensors improve the efficiency of the heating system's response to fluctuations in outside temperature. A new white-coated, rubber membrane roof reduced the structure's heat gain by 20 percent. A water catch system collects rainwater and air conditioner condensation to water the home's small rear garden. Large windows and skylights bring light deep into the row house and reduce the use of light fixtures. The rear yard garden features ipe decking (a dense, water-repellent hardwood) on permeable compacted gravel to minimize storm water runoff. BluPath Design’s principals used the project to demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated with beauty and function, with sensual materials and colors, well-proportioned and light-filled rooms, economic use of space, and thoughtful details. Cherry flooring and custom stairs complement the Indian slate tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features custom walnut cabinets with blue granite counters and backsplashes. The first floor dining area is illuminated by a BluPath-designed fiber-optic chandelier. Ipe hardwood is also used for the master bath tub-surround and shower floor. Sliding frosted glass panels separating the master bath from other living areas allows light from the corner windows to naturally illuminate the adjacent room. Awards Honorable Mention for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency IIDA Philadelphia City Center Chapter 3rd Annual Interior Design Awards, June 2007 Bronze 2006 Commonwealth Design Award 10,000 Friends of PA, May 2006 Media HGTV ‘What You Get for the Money’ February 2007 Philadelphia Style Magazine March/April 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer June 11, 2006 Philadelphia CityPaper September 25-October 2, 2003 Photography by Barry Halkin

The curves of the original garden have been emphasized by the creekbed and flower beds. The drainage problem has been solved with not just ingenuity but additional beauty. The statue of a faun--a minor woodland deity--caps off our project.

This pictures features mosaic tile to create a unique wall.
Transitional mosaic tile bathroom photo in Houston

During the day, these stained glass elements allow the sunlight to pour in and dance around the home.
Tuscan hallway photo in Orange County

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Austin

Embossed plaster cherry tree creates a wonderful feature wall when entering this client's powder room. Hand-painted and metallic accents added for an eligant touch!