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Large trendy enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Trendy kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The primary view out of the home is on the center fountain which is also a 6 person hot tub. The big surprise is at night when the 10' long automated Grand Effects fire bar comes to life. The traditional pool is accented with Travertine coping and a upper level all Travertine deck. The vaulted ceiling cabana provides a retreat by the fireplace and complete outdoor kitchen. The flanking arbor provides shade for those sitting on the bar stools. Cannon jets and gushers provide visual & sound effects. We almost forgot the diving board since it's recessed into the deck to minimize visibility.

Creating a meditation garden Creating a personal meditation garden within your home landscape provides the perfect sanctuary to unwind and de-stress. To establish a personal and secluded place take some time to find a site in your larger landscape that feels “right” Perhaps, a tucked away corner under a large shade tree. Once selected, watch how the sun patterns fall on this site. Avoid an area that is too sunny — an eastern spot provides morning sun and will transition to cooling shade in the afternoon. If privacy is needed, consider adding a flowering hedge or fence. This will add a feeling of enclosure and privacy. A nicely placed bench surrounded by greenery has a grounding effect that is always soothing. Flowering perennials and ground covers will provide texture, color and fragrance. The elements of water, devotional statues and well placed stones adds to the cohesiveness of this personal garden. These elements blend together making it very favorable to relaxation and meditation. Simplicity is the key in creating a meditation garden—offering a place to reflect, pray and recharge all within your own home landscape.

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

The primary view out of the home is on the center fountain which is also a 6 person hot tub. The big surprise is at night when the 10' long automated Grand Effects fire bar comes to life. The traditional pool is accented with Travertine coping and a upper level all Travertine deck. The vaulted ceiling cabana provides a retreat by the fireplace and complete outdoor kitchen. The flanking arbor provides shade for those sitting on the bar stools. Cannon jets and gushers provide visual & sound effects. We almost forgot the diving board since it's recessed into the deck to minimize visibility.

This picture is a close up of a 13 person spa , however the design really was more about the water feature then a spa . Stewart Landscape designs pools with many features including as seen in this project Comfortable Built-in Seating Custom steps, seats or walkouts Custom Decking, Tile & Coping: including concrete, pavers, natural stone tile, granite, quartz. Water Features Colored or Custom Textured Surfaces Underwater Lighting and Effects Natural Landscaping Diving Rocks Vanishing Edge Designs Saltwater Pools Built-in Gas or Propane Heating Systems Photo by Jay Stearn

We want a grown-up bedroom". These were the first words articulated to me when I met the owners of a gorgeous four-square in North Portland. My response was, "Well let's give that to you!". My clients were ready to invest in themselves and make their bedroom really feel like their own personal sanctuary. We chose to really highlight their amazing live edge alder headboard with a dark navy accent wall The effect is not just that of an accent wall, but more a FEATURE that sets the mood for the whole room. We accessorized the room with personal artifacts and framed photos of their honeymoon. This is now a place for grown-ups to grow in

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

In the master shower it was an open concept. you walk around a corner into a large double head shower. are 12 x 24 grey matte tiles lined the walls on both the left and right sides.the floor was lined with 2x2 matte grey tiles to match. A back wall was tiled with a dark grey and light grey with a metallic effect over it ( can see metallic effect in person) . then the metallic mosaic detail strip went from the left wall through the floor and back up the right wall. it is a very masculine looking but glitzy at the same time. Tierra Sol Tile was used for all the tile in the Master bath.

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com

What is Microcement?? It is a decorative, composite cement with water-based resins and mineral pigment additives. Depending on the applied finish effect, Microcement can guarantee that every project has its own unique signature, that highlights the quality of your flooring and wall finish. It delivers one-of-a-kind elegance? The visual result of Microcement can be completely adapted to your aesthetic preferences, with you selecting the color combination and the finish effect. Thus ensuring a unique and highly personalized aesthetic result. The application requires special skills and experience. Our team has been trained by the manufacturer of the product? See a quick collection of the previous projects we completed with Microcement coatings☺ For any further questions regarding this new product please send us an email to info@cyprusrenovate.com