Ellie often described as “bright shining one”, spreads her light in any room she exists. With her sculptured lines and curves, Ellie provides a warm atmosphere for all joyous occasions. Builders, interior designers, masons, architects, and homeowners are looking for ways to beautify homes in their spare time as a hobby or to save on cost. DeVinci Cast Stone has met DIY-ers halfway by designing and manufacturing cast stone mantels with superior aesthetics, that can be easily installed at home with minimal experience, and at an affordable cost!

On occasion we get to design and fabricate a piece of architectural woodworking. Here is a gate, especially designed by Hara Kumaran, to quietly announce a secret garden. Materials are home grown redwood and copper.

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

Who needs a dining table when your island is hibachi style!! Plenty of room to set one up if you need it for family or special occasions. Kim Lindsey Photography

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

Fits in with any occasions, color changing LED light glow ball has multiple lighting effect which can create different atmosphere. "Not only we enjoyed these during our evening party, delicately illuminating with their glow our backyard. Laces around our house to enhance the decor as a simple but elegant mood light, create a tranquil feeling.... Like we have the moon in the room!" This LED mood light is very suitable for home decoration, pool, garden, party, lawn patio, bedroom, bar, KTV, restaurant, etc.

Small moments become big events when you treat every day like a special occasion. By introducing the formality and whimsy of England’s Regency into your home, our Amelia collection shows that furniture with a past can leave a meaningful impact. The sweeping camelback sofa is endowed with pleated scroll arms and turned feet, and its down-wrapped bench cushion allows you to sit indulgently soft and deep.

On occasion we get to design and fabricate a piece of architectural woodworking. Here is a gate, especially designed by Hara Kumaran, to quietly announce a secret garden. Materials are home grown redwood and copper.

The Dining room table is the heart of every home: old and young. Family and friends all gather around the table to eat, play, have coffee and cake, do handicrafts, work or come together for festive occasions. As a family table, it is a place of enjoyment and relaxation. It also facilitates communication. Many important daily social interactions take place at dining room tables, across all cultures, regardless of what differences may exist. And that is why dining tables and their chairs deserve some special attention. How big should the table be? What material is preferred? What color? And what chairs match both one's taste and the table?

Notre client souhaitait augmenter la valeur mensuelle de son appartement meublé à louer, et avec notre aide, il a réussi à obtenir 30 % de plus par mois ! Le design de l'appartement était charmant, avec un plafond atypique en hauteur, une mezzanine et de jolis sols en carrelage de marbre... Cependant, l'endroit était dégradé après des années de locataires négligents. Pour le salon, l'endroit nécessitait un nettoyage en profondeur et un polissage des sols. Tous les murs devaient être réparés, de même que les joints et les plinthes. Ensuite, les stores électriques devaient être remplacés. Pour la nouvelle décoration du salon, nous avons choisi une palette de couleurs "Bleu Cyclone" de Ressources pour ajouter du drame et de la profondeur, et un blanc pur pour les autres murs afin d'apporter un maximum de lumière naturelle. La recherche de produits pour ce projet était un peu compliqué car le budget du client était très serré et tous les produits devaient être durables pour une utilisation locative. Pour cette raison, nous avons opté pour des trouvailles d'occasion, comme ce superbe canapé en cuir et la vieille table à manger en bois. Pour éviter que la décoration ne paraisse trop chargée, nous avons associé ces articles d'occasion à des touches modernes, comme les chaises au style contemporain que nous avons également trouvées d'occasion. Le résultat est une belle pièce, confortable et fonctionnelle qui attire les clients à budget plus élevé et qui est suffisamment robuste pour résister confortablement à un fort roulement de locataires.

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

This LDK custom lower level is perfect for entertaining! Spacious and open, great for game nights, holidays, and special occasions! What do you think of the table instead of a bar?! Tell us below!

After dark the pool and spa’s colour changing LED lighting system provides a myriad of mood-setting options. Depending on the occasion, you can choose from a range of traditional set colours to an ever-changing rainbow of shades.

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Living room - eclectic living room idea in New Orleans

Subtle artistic details bring elegance to this dining room. From the pale patterns found in the wallpaper to the nailhead trim on the chairs, we wanted the space to feel elegant and carefully curated. Complementing the neutral color palette are golden accents which add a touch of glamour and soft lilac hues which bring about a calm and tranquil feel. The goal was to design a space that felt inviting and properly dressed for the occasion, whether that be a formal or casual setting.

Home bar in downstairs of split-level home, with rich blue-green cabinetry and a rustic walnut wood top in the bar area, bistro-style brick subway tile floor-to-ceiling on the sink wall, and dark cherry wood cabinetry in the adjoining "library" area, complete with a games table. Added chair rail and molding detail on walls in a moody taupe paint color. Custom lighting design by Buttonwood Communications, including recessed lighting, backlighting behind the TV and lighting under the wood bar top, allows the clients to customize the mood (and color!) of the lighting for any occasion.

The challenge: take a run-of-the mill colonial-style house and turn it into a vibrant, Cape Cod beach home. The creative and resourceful crew at SV Design rose to the occasion and rethought the box. Given a coveted location and cherished ocean view on a challenging lot, SV’s architects looked for the best bang for the buck to expand where possible and open up the home inside and out. Windows were added to take advantage of views and outdoor spaces—also maximizing water-views were added in key locations. The result: a home that causes the neighbors to stop the new owners and express their appreciation for making such a stunning improvement. A home to accommodate everyone and many years of enjoyment to come.

Creating a home that was warm and inviting, where large family gatherings could take place, was an important element to the house design. The rooms were personalized to reflect the homeowners’ world travels with distinctive color palettes and unique touches including the installation of an ornamental porch swing in the breakfast nook. Additionally, the homeowner’s aging mother stays with them for extended periods throughout the year so safe, comfortable and accessible spaces were built to accommodate her. During the ground breaking ceremony, not only did we toast the occasion with mimosas, but we enjoyed a new experience with a Hindu Bhoomi Puja ritual, which literally means, the worship (Puja) of the land (Bhoomi). We were honored to be a part of this very interesting ceremony.