Clients' first home and there forever home with a family of four and in laws close, this home needed to be able to grow with the family. This most recent growth included a few home additions including the kids bathrooms (on suite) added on to the East end, the two original bathrooms were converted into one larger hall bath, the kitchen wall was blown out, entrying into a complete 22'x22' great room addition with a mudroom and half bath leading to the garage and the final addition a third car garage. This space is transitional and classic to last the test of time.

ANN SACKS Pierre Noire 16" wide by random lengths in honed finish and chisai 3/8" straight ceramic mosaic in putty and smoke (shown in: Southern Living, interior designer: Phoebe Howard, photographer: Rich Maciejewski)

Large contemporary beige three-story stucco flat roof idea in Orange County

Inspiration for a large timeless formal and open concept living room remodel in New York with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Photographer: Roger Foley
Inspiration for a traditional full sun front yard formal garden in DC Metro.

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Exterior of transitional mountain home with inviting hot tub.
Large mountain style brown two-story mixed siding gable roof photo

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

This back yard is full of micro environments for every type of entertainment, Pool/Spa/Waterfall, BBQ, Bar, Fireplace and outdoor TV
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Burton Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic open concept family room remodel in Charlotte with a stone fireplace, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone retaining wall landscape in New York.

Kim Smith Photo
Rustic exterior home idea in New York

Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Pierre Galant Photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Orange County with an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The new perimeter lends some privacy from the surrounding neighbors. Westhauser Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete partial sun patio design for summer in Milwaukee with a fire pit

Renovation by CRG Companies Photos by Robyn Pigott
Beach style gray tile claw-foot bathtub photo in Charleston with a vessel sink and green cabinets

The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch