Walk in shower photo credit: Steve Rawls
Bathroom - bathroom idea in Austin

Wet bar photo credit: Steve Rawls
Hallway - hallway idea in Austin

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Inspiration for a large french country open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Mid-sized minimalist gray floor home design photo in London with blue walls

DESIGN: Brad Krefman // PHOTOS: Airyka Rockefeller
Example of a large trendy master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor home design design in Sacramento with yellow cabinets, beige walls, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

photo credit: Steve Rawls
Example of a cottage exterior home design in Austin

Example of a transitional living room design in New York

photo credit: Steve Rawls
Inspiration for a cottage bathroom remodel in Austin

DESIGN: Brad Krefman // PHOTOS: Airyka Rockefeller
Large trendy master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor home design photo in Sacramento with yellow cabinets, beige walls, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

It was a mutual love of Italy, specifically the Tuscan countryside, that inspired renowned architect Mark Scheurer and his wife, Jane, to build their dream home in a simplistic, but elegant style reminiscent of a centuries old Italian farmhouse. Scheurer’s aim was to bring light, air, and an indoor/outdoor feeling into the home while preserving privacy throughout this rustic Southern California home, all of which was achieved a lot in part due to the implementation of Eldorado Stone. The use of stone was a predominant element throughout the design. Scheurer used 2,800 square feet of a custom blend of Eldorado’s Veneto Fieldledge and Hillstone profiles, both of which were applied with an overgrout technique, creating a sense of ageless authenticity and textural beauty. Another 500 square feet was used in the interior to create a dramatic focal point of exposed stone in the living room and boast large, arching windows that open up the living room and filter in light. Upstairs, the master bedroom continues the home’s rustic Italian design with exposed stone walls that reach to the beamed ceiling above. Although Scheurer is in a neighborhood that request for real products to be used in home construction, he had no problem obtaining approval to use Eldorado Stone, which speaks volumes about Eldorado’s beauty and believability. No one doubted the authenticity of the product. In fact, Scheurer believes that Eldorado is even better than natural stone in that the color palette is easily controlled as well as consistent. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Veneto Fieldledge and Custom Hillstone with an overgrout technique Architect: Scheurer Architects, Newport Beach, CA Website: www.msa-arch.com Builder: RS Construction Company, Corona del Mar, CA

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Farmhouse entryway photo in Austin

DESIGN: Brad Krefman // PHOTOS: Airyka Rockefeller
Inspiration for a large contemporary master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and brown floor bathroom remodel in Sacramento with yellow cabinets, beige walls, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

Middlefork was retained to update and revitalize this North Shore home to a family of six. The primary goal of this project was to update and expand the home's small, eat-in kitchen. The existing space was gutted and a 1,500-square-foot addition was built to house a gourmet kitchen, connected breakfast room, fireside seating, butler's pantry, and a small office. The family desired nice, timeless spaces that were also durable and family-friendly. As such, great consideration was given to the interior finishes. The 10' kitchen island, for instance, is a solid slab of white velvet quartzite, selected for its ability to withstand mustard, ketchup and finger-paint. There are shorter, walnut extensions off either end of the island that support the children's involvement in meal preparation and crafts. Low-maintenance Atlantic Blue Stone was selected for the perimeter counters. The scope of this phase grew to include re-trimming the front façade and entry to emphasize the Georgian detailing of the home. In addition, the balance of the first floor was gutted; existing plumbing and electrical systems were updated; all windows were replaced; two powder rooms were updated; a low-voltage distribution system for HDTV and audio was added; and, the interior of the home was re-trimmed. Two new patios were also added, providing outdoor areas for entertaining, dining and cooking. Tom Harris, Hedrich Blessing

photo credit: Sam Stanton
Inspiration for a transitional exterior home remodel in Austin

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York with white walls

Bathroom photo credit: Steve Rawls

Bathtub and walk in shower photo credit: Steve Rawls