Toni Waterman
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized cottage u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

A unique pattern of Thassos and Mother of Pearl in a brilliant shade of icy blue!
Example of a minimalist kitchen design in New York with blue backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Copper leader heads - a beautiful way to collect and direct rain, and make an architectural statement, too. Shown here in Pasadena.
Example of a mid-sized tuscan home design design in Los Angeles

Photo by R. Smiddy: Creeping Jenny ground cover adds interest to the base of these trees and pulls you through the trail
Design ideas for a huge traditional backyard stone landscaping.

Example of a mid-sized classic white two-story stucco house exterior design in Omaha with a tile roof

Wild Ways To Garden
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Minneapolis.

The homeowners are elated with their new pergola-style carport. Not only does it provide exceptional function, but it the aesthetics can't be beat.
Elegant two-car garage photo in Austin

| DETAILS | in concrete constructed condos it's very rare that we ever want to have to core new drain locations. For the Master Ensuite more and more when we do full renovations down to studs we are removing the terrible 5' tubs and tiny itty bitty 3x3' showers. For some reason the idea of luxury meant squeeze as much as you can so you have a long list of features when you go to market. More and more we are doing oversized his and hers showers. So when you have a drain that you are repurposing from previous plumbing fixtures and the drain isn't centred, it's pretty much magic to have the team surprise you after several site meetings and evaluations - we opted for the plumbers favourite to use Schluter linear tile over drains and have the oversized tile cut to fit and provide the necessary grout lines for a flush shower threshold. This might seem like nothing but is everything when we have the perfect tile layout be inline with the what we think is a centred drain. These are the kind of details that make my OCD sister inside so happy, we call it the centre flush drain happy dance. Kudos to @caisleydevelopments @4thdimensionconstruction with the help of @stonetilevancouver for finding a perfect subtle sand toned oversized porcelain. A large format tile in a shade and same tone value as our hardwood floor and one shade darker than our Baltic Birch flush panels for ease of cleaning and hiding dirt. When you want things clean I opt for showers with minimal detailing to be in shades darker than white. Cleaning becomes less treacherous. Also gone is this idea of ugly accent tile, we opt for uniform tile one material throughout a bathroom floor to ceiling and if possible all walls. Construction geekery 101 continues

Split rail fencing is a beautiful, traditional style of fence. It is one of the oldest styles of fence that is still manufactured and installed today. Why? Split rail fences are the best of everything. First, the are inexpensive because of the materials needed (basic wood slates and posts). Second, they can be put up in a very short amount of time. This is because the posts only need a three-step installation, making it more efficient. Third, they add a rustic look to all types of properties. We have installed split rail fencing on all types of properties - residential, farms, and more. They are a great option for keeping horse and livestock in a contained area also. We use different types of wood depending on the project we are working on. Not all wood is right for a split rail fence. You will want to go with something that is sturdy and weather-proof. We coat all of our wood with a special varnish clear-coat that keeps away termites and protects against harsh weather.

C Kevin Coffey
Staircase - cottage staircase idea in Nashville

"REFLECTION" TWIGS PENDANT LIGHTING by Sculpture Lighting Studio. This beautiful lighting pendant is hand blown glass with a unique artistic design of a glass twigs ball in the center, and a clear glass ball on the outside. Pendant size: 4"D / 5"D / 6"D Colors: Clear ball with Amber twigs / Clear ball with Silver twigs.. Chandelier size: Available in any size or length, with any number of pendants. Design: We advise our customers about the right size of chandelier for each space. to receive our catalog contact Sales@SculptureLighting.com We deliver worldwide.

Delightful "Nottingham Tudor" brick home using gray mortar.
Home design - traditional three-story brick beige home design idea with a clipped gable roof

Pea gravel pathway.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Example of a cottage chic living room design in Essex

A set of custom made hand carved doors look like an original antique. The doors add an old world style separating the rooms, finished on both sides they are stunning when they are open or closed.

Arched openings and an arched niche in this foyer are complemented by recessed coffered ceiling details creating a repetitive lighting pattern. Wood crown and j-mouldings outline the recessed coffered details and are painted in a higher sheen ceiling color to pick up some reflections from the lighting. LED downlighting is used throughout this new home, augmented with many decorative light fixtures (sconces and pendants) to create a layering of light options. Fire sprinklers were carefully located to blend, but still meet the building code regulations.

(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
Photo of a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Koi pond with lush aquatic plants.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical full sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Minneapolis.