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Mountain style screened-in porch photo in Omaha with decking and a roof extension

Located in Menlo Park, California, this 3,000 sf. remodel was carefully crafted to generate excitement and make maximum use of the owner’s strict budget and comply with the city’s stringent planning code. It was understood that not everything was to be redone from a prior owner’s quirky remodel which included odd inward angled walls, circular windows and cedar shingles. Remedial work to remove and prevent dry rot ate into the budget as well. Studied alterations to the exterior include a new trellis over the garage door, pushing the entry out to create a new soaring stair hall and stripping the exterior down to simplify its appearance. The new steel entry stair leads to a floating bookcase that pivots to the family room. For budget reasons, it was decided to keep the existing cedar shingles. Upstairs, a large oak multi-level staircase was replaced with the new simple run of stairs. The impact of angled bedroom walls and circular window in the bathroom were calmed with new clean white walls and tile. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

A small secluded patio that overlooks the expansive mini-estate's pasture. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

These floors were done for a club space. The strength of the concrete will last long, and make it easy to be cleaned and prevent stains.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in New York

Staircase - modern staircase idea in Montreal

Danish living room photo in Providence with white walls

Inspiration for a cottage home design remodel in Minneapolis

Staircase - modern staircase idea in Montreal

Bedroom with privacy wall to prevent people in the living room from looking in.
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Landscape drip line solution to prevent erosion.

Design: Marilee Gaffney of Marilee Gaffney Design Seasonal color: Jackie Gray of Merrivale Design Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in San Francisco

Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard stone driveway in Miami.

PureZEO Pro is recommended for any installation. It is 100% Zeolite which is safe for both the environment and your pets. Zeolite minerals will absorb any ammonia in the urine while preventing foul odors. PureZEO Pro also captures and holds moisture, releasing it slowly throughout the day. This help to prevent artificial grass from getting too hot, keeping the artificial grass more enjoyable during hot summer days.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Functional retaining walls provide correct drainage and prevent soil erosion. Dressed up with some professional landscape design and installation with a accent water feature they are quite the necessity for certain outdoor landscape areas.

Example of a small minimalist galley light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A compact entryway in downtown Brooklyn was in need of some love (and storage!). A geometric wallpaper was added to one wall to bring in some zing, with wooden coat hooks of multiple sizes at adult and kid levels. A small console table allows for additional storage within the space, and a stool provides a place to sit and change shoes.