Example of a cottage brick exterior home design in Dallas

We installed a 7' x 7' concrete pad in the left-side backyard of this Langhorne, PA home to support a future storage shed upgrade. The pad was formed, poured, and finished on-site with clean edges and proper grading for drainage and longevity. While the homeowner awaits delivery of their new shed, we temporarily relocated their existing structure to the slab to keep their outdoor tools and equipment protected. This is a great example of how a simple concrete prep project can improve backyard function and set the stage for a long-term upgrade.

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Farmhouse porch photo in Minneapolis with a glass front door and white walls

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Modern, custom, luxury master bathroom featuring sunken tub and curbless shower.
Mid-sized trendy master bathroom photo

Having two young boys presents its own challenges, and when you have two of their best friends constantly visiting, you end up with four super active action heroes. This family wanted to dedicate a space for the boys to hangout. We took an ordinary basement and converted it into a playground heaven. A basketball hoop, climbing ropes, swinging chairs, rock climbing wall, and climbing bars, provide ample opportunity for the boys to let their energy out, and the built-in window seat is the perfect spot to catch a break. Tall built-in wardrobes and drawers beneath the window seat to provide plenty of storage for all the toys. You can guess where all the neighborhood kids come to hangout now ☺

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Modern, custom, luxury master bathroom featuring a floating vanity.
Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary master bathroom idea

Home design - craftsman home design idea in Atlanta

Design+Build: EBCON Corporation / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Trendy kitchen photo in San Francisco

Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Firepit.
Example of a cottage courtyard gravel patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Custom banquette with upholstered panels Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary dark wood floor dining room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

Location: Sacramento, CA Project Type: Dry Rot Repair to the sub floor, joists, girders, sheer paneling, pier posts/pads, and cripple wall framing below the bathroom and various points throughout the sub structure. Description: Fungus growth was noted to the sub floor, joists, girders, sheer paneling, pier posts/pads, and cripple wall framing below the bathroom and various points throughout the sub structure. RECOMMENDATION: Remove all damaged wood and replace with new material (to match as close as practical) where necessary and perform a local repair where needed. PAINTING: Prime paint on all exterior surfaces included in this estimate in the event that pre-primed wood is not used. Elite Construction and Remodel to color match and paint the repaired areas only as discussed with the client. Elite Construction and Remodel is not responsible for color match due to the age of the old painted surfaces compared to the new painted surface. https://www.eliteconstructioncorp.com/projects/sacramento-8th-street-ca

Patio fountain - small transitional backyard concrete paver patio fountain idea in San Francisco

This brick patio is home to the outdoor dining space and the splash pad. We chose a neutral and timeless paver for the pool surround.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool fountain remodel in Salt Lake City

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Example of a mid-sized trendy dining room design in Orange County

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Outdoor patio shower - contemporary backyard outdoor patio shower idea in San Francisco

The Master Suite is simple and stunning featuring a king size bed which captures your attention with the pine trunks on a stand which serve as bedside tables. The natural palm branches strung together with woven rattan create interesting lamps with burlap shades. The window treatments are woven wood shades which add privacy and light control to the room. The wool rug with the beige and taupe stripe help to bring the whole look together.