Wrap around deck with stairs to the rear yard, cable railing and tropical hardwood deck surfacing. Photo: Preview First
Example of a huge eclectic backyard balcony deck design in San Diego with a roof extension

This hall bathroom remodel got an upgrade with new cabinetry and new shower. The shower walls are porcelain tile and the sliding glass door complete this overall look! Photos by Preview First.

Aerial view of the entry courtyard and pergola. Photo: Preview First
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Exteriors are just as important as your interiors. Now this is outdoor living. A porch remodel has given this home a new exterior space for gatherings and another place to relax and enjoy the views. This porch spans over several entries and allows enough coverage to place exterior furniture comfortable and stylishly. Enjoy your mornings here and unwind into your evenings here. Photos by Preview First.

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Mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen photo in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Full Guest bath shows distressed medicine cabinet, blue glass tile on white marble field, and a painted "found" sink retrofitted into a vintage marble countertop Photo by Preview First

When your home has upgrades, its important to remodel those too while your at it! This built in BBQ was restuccoed and painted to match the rest of the home and its upgrades (not pictured is a built in firepit and privacy walls to hide pool equipment. Photos by Preview First.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

We aimed to professionally guide our homeowners to achieving a functional kitchen with zoned areas of function, comfortable thoroughfares and aesthetically achieving a look to compliment the architectural features and millwork that were already present in the home. Preview First

This Houston outdoor kitchen and entertaining area offers a modern take on Mediterranean style. Designed and built by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, this fully loaded family and entertaining space echoes the stucco, travertine tile patio and Mediterranean style of the existing home while exuding a more modern, transitional style. “This was a high-profile client – both VPs of different oil and gas companies who entertain affluent guests on a regular basis – so they wanted to make sure they had high-end appliances and all the latest amenities they could order,” says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Outdoor Homescapes and owner of LGH Design Services in Houston. “They also have two kids, ages 7 and 10, and wanted a family gathering space that better accompanied their new, luxurious pool.” What really sets apart this outside kitchen design idea, however, is the way the elements are used throughout the space. “Usually, outdoor kitchen designs for a backyard are grouped into one island or cabinet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. “But here, the patio, roof and fireplace were all in place, separated by stucco columns, and the outdoor kitchen elements had to work around them.” A 14-foot-long cooking island houses a built-in Fire Magic grill with a Magic View Window (allows the chef to check on food without lifting the lid and losing valuable heat). The island, the countertop of which is "Carnaval" granite from Lackstone, also features a Fire Magic power burner, warming drawer and trash drawer. On one side of the fireplace, forming an “L” with the cooking island, sits a built-in Primo ceramic grill. On the other side of the fireplace is a 3-foot-long cabinet housing a bar with a wine cooler, ice maker and upper cabinet. And finally, just outside the patio door is a 7-foot-long cabinet with a modern Kohler sink with a high-arc Moen faucet (sink and faucet from Faucets Direct), a trash drawer and another upper cabinet. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, by the way, outfitted both cabinets with glass inserts, custom pulls and three-way sensor lighting. “At the beginning, this was basically a blank space with a fireplace in the middle,” says Maxey. So Outdoor Homescapes upgraded the fireplace with Austin Stack Stone in white (No. 401) from Colorstonescreenshot vickers mosaic tile rectangle. "The stone added that pop,” notes Maxey. The fireplace’s espresso-colored, distressed wood mantel (from Mantels.com) and upper wood cabinets were both stained with the Minwax color Jacobean. The ceiling fans were also updated with ones featuring similarly espresso-colored, wooden fan blades, to match. The table in the middle - a cast-iron, Mediterranean style gem with hand-forged scrollwork designs from Patio 1 in Houston – seats 10. “We wanted this kind of Mediterranean feel,” says Maxey. “We wanted rustic, but the appliance package was so new, with all its stainless steel, so we kept a the cabinets and the columns stucco instead of stone for a more clean, modern look and then did the custom tile backsplash and mosaic in more of a rustic, Mediterranean look." The backsplash is a 1-inch travertine tile background with 4-inch square metallic insets, both from Floor & Decor. The tile for the 18-by-24-inch rectangle mosaic came from Great Britain Tile Co. and included a Dianno Reale tumbled border and background. The bronze, diamond-shaped insets are tumbled Dark Emperdor tile and the scrolls are tumbled Noce tile. The client, who admits they have high standards, was more than pleased with the project – especially browsing through Outdoor Homescapes’ vast library of patio kitchen design ideas, the 3D virtual video tour that let them preview the project from every angle before construction. They also liked the personalized design consultation. "OH provides a very neat service where one of their designers will either shop/buy for you or shop with you for the more detailed pieces that will finish your home," reads the client's review on Houzz. "This was a very positive, personalized feature ... Lisha helped narrow down an enormous marketplace of materials and finishes to a few we could choose from."

The kitchen with eat in dining room is open to the great room beyond. Photo: Preview First
Example of a large eclectic l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Turning a blank space to somrthing warm and welcoming. Who wants to list their prime investment as a blank canvas? Think of when you're being displayed online, think of your Open House or any preview or showing to MARKET your property... We put your best face forward. Let's get it Staged!

With a wonderful view of craggy rocks and hills at the sink we draw attention to this by introducing a bold hammered copper farmhouse sink as a design feature. The owner wanted to keep existing cabinets and just re-finish them but with all the modifications needed to build in the freestanding refrigerator as well as add practical storage features and glass fronts to wall cabinets etc., costs balanced out so we installed new custom cabinets. Photo Credit: Preview First

This home in Escondido was renovated with needed siding repair and new stucco. The home now looks completely new and the value has just increased. An exterior remodel is also a great time to repair old windows and lighting as well! Photos by Preview First.

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Kitchen - mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Love this contemporary basketweave marble floor! Light and Bright this small alcove bath is big on function. The Kohler Underscore alcove tub is deep enough for luxury bathing. The hand crafted white clay subway tiles and trim add a timeless touch. Kohler Purist faucet and tub filler are a fresh updated look for this classic white bath. Preview First

This Escondido home was renovated with new stucco and fresh Sherwin Williams outdoor paint. This expansive backyard features a built-in bbq that was stuccoed to match the rest of the home. Photos by Preview First.

These drive way steps lead to the home front entry walk way. Surrounded by stacked stone which matches the stone wainscoting. Preview First
Large modern white two-story stucco flat roof idea in San Diego with a shingle roof

The kitchen features two sinks and modern stainless steel appliances. Photo: Preview First
Example of a large eclectic l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island