Deck - large farmhouse backyard balcony deck idea in Grand Rapids with no cover

This lower level combines several areas into the perfect space to have a party or just hang out. The theater area features a starlight ceiling that even include a comet that passes through every minute. Premium sound and custom seating make it an amazing experience. The sitting area has a brick wall and fireplace that is flanked by built in bookshelves. To the right, is a set of glass doors that open all of the way across. This expands the living area to the outside. Also, with the press of a button, blackout shades on all of the windows... turn day into night. Seating around the bar makes playing a game of pool a real spectator sport... or just a place for some fun. The area also has a large workout room. Perfect for the times that pool isn't enough physical activity for you.

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

Guest bathroom with large stand up shower and custom made vanity
Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, gray countertops and a hinged shower door

Twist Tours - Meredith Tankersley
Example of a transitional family room design in Austin

When most people think of the ideal pool, they think of an in ground swimming pool. Little do they realize, however, that the benefits of the Deck-Pool and Olympic-Eagle on ground pools mean that they are not hindered by the many problems that can plague ordinary cheap above ground pools and in ground swimming pool owners. NO TAX Save $$$ Stays Cleaner Naturally Save $$$ No Heater Required Save $$$ In addition to all of this, on ground pools are not prone to the same effects of terrain and ground water as in ground swimming pools. For example: clay soil, sloping yards, rocky terrain, high water tables, and standing water can all wreak havoc on in ground pools, as can the ground upheaval associated with the winters many of us have come to know all too well. Because they are built-on-the-ground, our Deck-Pool and Olympic Eagle swimming pools are not affected by such factors. http://www.aquastarmi.com/in-ground-vs-above-ground-vs-on-ground/

Interior Design by the Lillian August Design Team │ Photography by Lorin Klaris
Kids' room - kids' room idea in New York

Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in New York

inspired spa style sauna, steam shower, whirlpool tub, locker room to an adjacent gym have been very challenging, to capture all amenities that he was inquiring. Space was limited and how build partition walls, created a dilemma to achieve our goals. We had to reconstruct and move bearing posts to gain footsteps for our amazing and rejuvenating spa room. This New Spa was a state of art with a curved tiled bench inside steam room and an Infrared Sauna, soaking whirlpool tub, separate dressing and vanity area just separated from adjacent Gym through pocket doors. New gym with mirrored walls was faced the backyard with a large window. The main room was separated into an entertaining area with large bar and cabinetry, and some built INS facing the backyard. A new French door & window was added to back wall to allow more natural light. Built ins covered with light color natural maple wood tones, we were capturing his nature lifestyle. Through a double glass French door now you enter the state of the art movie theater room. Ceiling star panels, steps row seating, a large screen panel with black velvet curtains has made this space an Icon’s paradise. We have used embedded high quality speakers and surround sound equipped with all new era of projectors, receivers and multiple playing gadgets. The staircase to main level and closet space were redesigned allowing him additional hallway and storage space that he required to have, Intrigued color schemes and fascinating equipment’s has made this basement a place for serenity and excitement

100% tiled pool with glow-in-the-dark Firetile step markers and "stars" in bottom of pool. Eight separate fountains, 4' wide upper splash area, 3' deep play area to 6' deep. Underwater grab bars for exercise, safety rails at entry and at steps. Cool "ChoiceDek" decking at patio and at bridge over dry pond. Chiseled edge stone pavers on two sides. Rope lighting under deck overhang and at upper splash area with multi-color wheel. Steve Sidoti

This lower level combines several areas into the perfect space to have a party or just hang out. The theater area features a starlight ceiling that even include a comet that passes through every minute. Premium sound and custom seating make it an amazing experience. The sitting area has a brick wall and fireplace that is flanked by built in bookshelves. To the right, is a set of glass doors that open all of the way across. This expands the living area to the outside. Also, with the press of a button, blackout shades on all of the windows... turn day into night. Seating around the bar makes playing a game of pool a real spectator sport... or just a place for some fun. The area also has a large workout room. Perfect for the times that pool isn't enough physical activity for you.

Clay coaches his son's AAU Flexx All-Stars basketball team. When his teammates come over, they are always in awe of their outdoor backyard basketball half court. The playing area of their suspended minimal half court is 26 feet wide and 26 feet deep. Their residence in Ashburn, Virginia is the one with the patio attached. This is a Pro Dunk Diamond Basketball System that was purchased in May of 2011. It was installed on a 26 ft wide by a 26 ft deep playing area in Ashburn, VA. Browse all of Clay A's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/clay-26x26-pro-dunk-diamond-basketball-system-515/

This full-log home was the first to meet Wisconsin Energy Star Program Standards and to achieve a Wisconsin Green-Built Homes certification in the State of Wisconsin. Properly kiln-dried logs played a key role in making the home air-tight and energy efficient. Logs are 8×12 rectangular Eastern White Pine with dovetail corner details. The wave pool in the lower level make this home a swimmers dream come true.

This full-log home was the first to meet Wisconsin Energy Star Program Standards and to achieve a Wisconsin Green-Built Homes certification in the State of Wisconsin. Properly kiln-dried logs played a key role in making the home air-tight and energy efficient. Logs are 8×12 rectangular Eastern White Pine with dovetail corner details. The wave pool in the lower level make this home a swimmers dream come true.

An authentic and active cast iron stove adds a bit of whimsy to the space. It plays a starring role in the rustic ambiance and also heats the suite beautifully. This architectural element is another artistic contribution to the room with it’s cast iron detail and modern rectangular slate tile surround. The stove is stoked with tradition and brings the repurposed barn back to it’s original glory.

These Cabinet Glass Panels show how the Four Piece Star Bevel Clusters create a Play of Light & Dimension and with the addition of Single Star Stock Bevel, this Design becomes a Custom Look for a Semi-Custom Price. Notice how we were able to incorporate the small cabinet glass with just the right touch by using a single Star Bevel, and now everything lines up perfectly. The glass sizes shown are - 15-1/2" x 30-1/4" for the larger panels and for the two smaller panels the size measures - 9-7/16" x 12-1/4" . The panels were made using Clear Custom Star Beveled Glass Clusters ( made my us In-House ) single Star Beveled Glass Stars with the background surrounding glass being Spectrum Glass - 100HS Small Hammered Glass. We used our Dark Antique Patina Lead Came for a dramatic effect without being overstated and the colors work perfectly with the cabinet hardware.

Kathryn Millet
Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with blue walls

Full outdoor kitchen featuring stainless steel cabinets, two Turbo Cooler refrigerators, double burner cook top, dishwasher and built-in grill. Custom tinted concrete counter tops. Adjustable awing and lighting for grilling under the sky and stars. Flat screen TV mount.