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Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G
http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/
It was also featured in a Houzz Tour:
Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house
Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Inspiration for a contemporary galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops
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White custom cabinets
Cambria Brittanicca countertops
Eat-in kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets
Eat-in kitchen - transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

bathroom floor, beige, cornices & moldings, custom cabinets, elegant antique, luxury interior, modern classics
Inspiration for a timeless white floor and double-sink drop-in bathtub remodel in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity
Inspiration for a timeless white floor and double-sink drop-in bathtub remodel in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Rhododendron canescens / Piedomont Azalea
Photo: John S. Quarterman, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic

Large rose-form flowers are a blend of pinks resembling Camellia japonica flowers. Dark foliage on an upright, dense, conical form. Use as a specimen or intermediate hedge.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 7, 8, 9
Zone Detail Hardy to 5°F USDA zones 7-9
Key Features
Use
Exposure Full sun to part shade. Best bloom performance in light shade
Bloom Season Blends of pink blooms in the fall
Dimension 4-6 ' H x 3-4' W
Growth Rate Slow to moderate
CARE
Water Regular water
Soil Type Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil
Fertilizer Early spring
Pruning Shape in early spring
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
• water before planting
• plant in full sun to part shade
• dig hole 3X the width of pot
• backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
• water and add more soil if needed
• mulch plants”

Compact and mounded, Snow offers large, uniquely frilled double white flowers with magenta edges in fall. Copper new spring growth adds even more interest.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature White and magenta blooms in the fall
Plant Type Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 7,8,9
Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F
Key Features Fall blooming
Use Accent, hedge
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Fall
Dimension 5-7' H x 5-6' W
Growth Rate Moderate
CARE
Water Water as needed
Soil Type Well-drained sand to clay soil
Fertilizer Late spring
Pruning Shape after bloom cycle
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 3X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants

Shop the Look and See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2015/9/7/coastal-prep-in-the-pacific-palisades-entry-and-formal-living-tour?rq=Pacific%20Palisades
Photos by Tessa Neustadt

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Example of a small cottage multicolored tile and stone tile marble floor doorless shower design in Sacramento with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops
Example of a small cottage multicolored tile and stone tile marble floor doorless shower design in Sacramento with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Photo: Corynne Pless Photography © 2014 Houzz
Family room - eclectic family room idea in New York
Family room - eclectic family room idea in New York

конструкция камина выполнена из металла на заказ. Это была тяжелая сварная конструкция , которая приваривалась к несущей стене , она покрашена в цвет каминной топки. Топка открытая,трехсторонняя. Сверху у нее выезжает защитная сетка.. Над камином за панелями интегрированы шкафы.

Grout haze or grout smears as it is often called can be a huge problem when laying tiles. Grout haze is basically grout that has been left to dry on the surface of the tile after installation. It’s a common problem which is exacerbated by the use of quick drying products. Take for example this interesting Wood Effect Ceramic Tile installation at a house in Guildford following installation by a builder.
I was a bit slow in following up on the initial enquiry as we had been very busy so by the time, I got in touch I was told they had employed someone else to carry out the work. I apologised for my late response and said to call me if he needed help in the future. Three days later I got a call so we arranged a visit so that I could carry out a test and quote a price.
As it turns out the builder had returned and failed to remove the grout haze and so had a rival firm that seemed more interested in selling unnecessary sealer than fixing the problem. I was astonished to see what a state the builder had left his floor. Grout was all over the floor with footprints walked across thresholds and more. I could understand it if there was some grout was missed after installation but not to this level!
I carried out a successful test and confirmed to the customer that there was absolutely no need to rip and replace his £2k floor. We agreed a date to resolve the problem and to say he was relieved was an understatement!
The builders had used Mapei grout which contains polymers. Polymers offer better flexibility and adhesion, however in order to remove the grout haze we would first need to break down the polymers in the grout first and this is why the rival firm failed.
With that in mind, my first action was to apply Tile Doctor Remove and Go to the floor and leave it to dwell for five to ten minutes. I then worked it into the tile using a scrubbing pad fitted to a rotary machine.
After washing the soil away with warm water and extracting with a wet vacuum I applied Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up to treat the grout. Grout Clean-up is an acid-based product that breaks down the grout so it can be rinsed away and extracted as before. Afterwards I rinsed the floor with warm water and extracted again to remove any trace of product and neutralise the floor. After removing as much moisture as possible with the wet vacuum I speed dried the tiles with a blower.
Ceramic tiles won’t accept a sealer so once the floor had dried the job was finished and it took less than a day.
The customer was over the moon with the difference. While his floor was in such a state, he has been unable to bring in new furniture as the serious possibility of removing the tiles was hanging over him.
Relieved that the problem was now resolved he kindly left the following review:
“I had a floor that had just been laid with very heavy grout haze. I had already had advice from two other professional floor cleaners who had advised me that the floor was irreparable and would need to be pulled up. As soon as I spoke with Rupert, it was clear he was extremely knowledgeable. He asked questions none of the other companies had. By understanding the specific nature of the problem, he was able to solve it by first removing the grout polymers and then applying an acid wash. The floor came up brilliantly. Rupert was the only person I spoke to that could fix this, everyone else told me I needed to replace my floor! Superbly knowledgeable, professional and did an excellent job. Don’t bother speaking to anyone else, just call Rupert! “
Rupert Mcleod
West Surrey Tile Doctor
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