Cedar gate and fence with urban/country details.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard landscaping in Toronto.

Multi-level with numerous rooms of flagstone and plants to entertain.
Patio - traditional backyard patio idea in Toronto

Jeffrey Aron Photography
Example of a large trendy light wood floor enclosed dining room design in Denver with gray walls

Plastics such as vinyl have a high resistance to heat and cold, which is one reason these plastic window frames are excellent insulators.
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Denver

The flooring that was originally envisioned for this house wasn't Wood Floor of the Year-caliber. When Steve Brattin, president at SVB Wood Floors in Grandview, Mo., got involved in the project, the designers were discussing a simple machine-sanded heart pine or reclaimed wood floor. But once Brattin visited the site—an old world traditional estate set on acreage with its own private lake—he knew it deserved more than a typical floor. "I chatted with the designers and said I would love to meet with the homeowners and have them in our showroom," he recalls. "I said I would really like to do something artistic with it." Brattin's mind was already envisioning the possibilities—something he says usually happens for him within a half hour of walking through a space. "I don't know how certain things come to me," he says, adding that often he draws things out and the designs don't end up being in the clients' budget. That wasn't the case here, however, and the final plans for the flooring called for five designs in various areas, including this Bordeaux parquet in the foyer. With the designs finalized, Brattin turned to Distinctive Floors' (Nashville, Tenn.) Dan Antes to create the walnut flooring, which called for hand-beveling with a circle-sawn and wire-brushed surface; in some areas the flooring was 10-inch plank. The width presented a challenge for Antes, as he had planned to contract out the circle-sawing, but the company he had in mind could handle widths only up to 81⁄2 inches. He decided he would have to do it himself. "We spent maybe $1,500 modifying $20,000 worth of equipment to end up with this awesome distressed product," he says. Due to a tight time frame to complete the job, once the flooring was milled, it was shipped to WD Flooring (Laona, Wis.) to be finished with hardwax oil—a choice Antes says he loves for its maintainability. The actual installation of all 3,000 square feet of flooring was uneventful, Brattin says, crediting his crew, experienced with high-end projects, for a great job. "They had a blast," he says. "They had so much fun out there on the project, and they do it quite frequently; it comes naturally for them at this point." Given the complexity of this job, from scribing around stone to large-scale chevron and mixed media, that's high praise. Antes, himself a Wood Floor of the Year winner and supplier to many more winning projects, sums up the scope of this job: "I think he could have entered any room in this house, really, and won."—K.M.W.

Modern facade on house marries with modern landscape design.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard stone landscaping in Toronto.

Backyard private oasis with waterfall and lush planting.
Photo of a transitional backyard landscaping in Toronto.

Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Houston

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Toronto.

Here is a custom storage system for a garage. Designed to accommodate golf clubs and provide additional space for pantry items and hanging clothes, these cabinets have smooth doors and rest adjustable legs – perfect for uneven floors! White. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

Frederick Warren
Home design - eclectic home design idea in Houston

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard second story wood railing deck remodel in Toronto with a pergola

Eric Lucero
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances and an island

Here is an after photo of the entertainment center in use.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral playroom remodel in Philadelphia

Eric Lucero
Large trendy guest carpeted bedroom photo in Denver with beige walls

Design ideas for a small traditional shade courtyard stone and wood fence water fountain landscape in Toronto.

Mid-sized classic stone front porch idea in Toronto

Inspiration for a rustic concrete back porch remodel in Houston with a roof extension

When backyard space is limited, you can install an undersized pool, custom storage bench, gas firepit and a tasteful pre-fab patio pavilion over a flagstone patio.