Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in DC Metro.

Mark Lohman
Mid-sized beach style open concept painted wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a media wall

One of the crucial aspects of the remodel was ensuring that everything had its place. The large kitchen was meticulously organized to provide ample storage space while keeping the country cottage feel intact. Custom-made cabinets and drawers were designed to accommodate her vast collection of dishware, carefully displaying it as if it were a work of art.

Cambria "Praa Sands" installed on blue and white shaker cabinets. Subtle yet striking veining mimics rocky outcroppings along this pristine stretch of beach on England's southernmost coast.

Cambria "Praa Sands" installed on white shaker cabinets. Subtle yet striking veining mimics rocky outcroppings along this pristine stretch of beach on England's southernmost coast.

Spin Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped beige floor and porcelain tile dedicated laundry room photo in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, solid surface countertops and beige countertops

Alcove shower - small traditional 3/4 beige tile and stone tile travertine floor alcove shower idea in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, a drop-in sink and tile countertops

Cambria "Praa Sands" installed on white shaker cabinets. Subtle yet striking veining mimics rocky outcroppings along this pristine stretch of beach on England's southernmost coast.

Cambria "Praa Sands" installed on white shaker cabinets. Subtle yet striking veining mimics rocky outcroppings along this pristine stretch of beach on England's southernmost coast.

Cambria "Praa Sands" installed on blue and white shaker cabinets. We extended this bar top out to create a bar-height dining table. Subtle yet striking veining mimics rocky outcroppings along this pristine stretch of beach on England's southernmost coast.

Spray-Coat Resurfacing
Pool - mid-sized traditional backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped natural pool idea in St Louis

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

Seeking the collective dream of a multigenerational family, this universally designed home responds to the similarities and differences inherent between generations. Sited on the Southeastern shore of Magician Lake, a sand-bottomed pristine lake in southwestern Michigan, this home responds to the owner’s program by creating levels and wings around a central gathering place where panoramic views are enhanced by the homes diagonal orientation engaging multiple views of the water. James Yochum

Example of a beach style beige floor freestanding bathtub design in Boston with white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Before picture of a Solid Wood Maple Floor that was experiencing some uneven wear in the kitchen. The area was taped off and given a light sanding before re-staining with the matching colour stain. It was then recoated with 2 coats of SAICOS Premium Hardwax Oil to bring it back to it's original pristine beauty!

CAMBRIA QUARTZ - BERWYN, OLIMPIA TILE, AND POSEIDON BACKSPLASH

Escape to your own coastal paradise with this custom beach-entry sand pool, designed to mimic a pristine, tropical shoreline. A gentle, zero-entry slope walks you gradually into the water, leading to a spacious shallow-water ledge complete with comfortable submerged lounge chairs. The pool surface is finished with a specialized, slip-resistant sand texture that is incredibly soft on your feet. Bordered by a spacious, hand-laid flagstone patio and a matching natural stone fire pit, this design creates the ultimate resort-style retreat for gathering and relaxation.