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Eldorado StoneThe goal of this master suite remodel was to design a luxurious yet simple environment that was not only beautiful but also comfortable, and designer Lori Wiles brought the transformation to life.
The remodel was a transformation of the unused storage area in the bottom level of the clients’ home. Wiles' creative problem solving did more than just hide basement remodel problems like low ductwork and poorly located pipes. Instead, these obstacles served as a source of inspiration for some of the most interesting aspects of her design, such as the angular wood-paneled headboard wall with built-in nightstands.
Following a stone, fire, water, and wood theme, the materials used in this master suite strongly relate to nature. Water flows to the tub from the stone accent wall in the bathroom, and an opposing stone wall in the bedroom creates a dramatic backdrop for a seating area. Both walls contain candle-filled niches and Cherry wood is employed throughout, creating warmth and continuity.
To further achieve the natural look and feel of the bathroom, Wiles incorporated a variety of stones. The shower and immediate area around the freestanding tub feature pebble accent flooring that complement the surrounding large, rectangular tile floors. Eldorado Stone’s Black River Stacked Stone was chosen because it offered different textures and dimensions of the black, rugged, stacked stone, resulting in an organic environment that provides relief from the flat surfaces.
By using quality materials such as Eldorado Stone, designer Lori Wiles was able to create a zen-like space that exceeded her client’s expectations.
Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Black River Stacked Stone installed with a Dry-Stack grout technique
Designer: Lori Wiles Design
Website: www.loriwilesdesign.com
Phone: (319) 310-6214
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Photography: Lori Wiles Design
Mason: Iowa Stone Supply
Website: www.iowastonesupply.com
Phone: (319) 533-4299
Contact Iowa Stone Supply
Eastern Iowa Showroom (Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 or by appointment)
1530 Stamy Road
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Central Iowa Showroom (by appointment)
2913 99th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
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Jennifer Coyle Interior DesignCraftsman bungalow in Portland, Oregon. This is a classic craftsman home with built in book cases flanking a beautiful wood burning fireplace. It has gorgeous wood crown molding and original wall sconces with new shades. The homeowner wanted a warm relaxing living room to showcase her vast collection of local art. The rooms concept worked around a beloved family arm chair she had reupholstered. Using warm fall colors and a fantastic Tufenkian area rug to ground the room we set off to give her room new life. The inhabitant has a shorter leg length and needed to find a sofa and loveseat that fit her perfectly yet was comfortable for entertaining quests. Splashes of red where incorporated to compliment this room. The round side table is an antique sourced locally. Problems solved and homeowner is incredibly happy in her new space.
Carolinas Custom Kitchen & Bath CenterExample of a large country l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Dynamic Garage DoorNot all garage doors are created equal. Dynamic Garage Doors are custom designed for each individual project. Our full custom design and manufacturing abilities allow us to create unique custom garage doors that naturally blend into each home's authentic architectural style.
This Mid Century style carport was converted into a fully functional garage but presented a problem when it came time to retrofit it with a custom wood garage door. Since the ground was pitched at a sloping angle it required the need of a custom designed asymmetrical garage door that would compensate for the huge gap at the bottom of the garage door opening. Taking careful measurements was of essence to handcraft a garage door that would fit perfectly into the awkwardly shaped garage opening. Once everything was calculated to perfection our designers came up with a minimalistic Mid Century style garage door design that would complement the home's architectural elements. The answer was a fine-lined garage door design with horizontal tongue and groove slats in solid mahogany that were carefully stained to simulate and match the home's existing ipe wood accents. We opted for ipe-stained mahogany in lieu of real ipe to save the client on the custom garage door cost while still delivering a garage door that will last a lifetime and look like a naturally blended architectural element of the home.
Enclosing the carport and adding a Dynamic Garage Door re-purposed and graduated a simple carport to a fully functional garage with a working automatic garage door. Investing in a custom garage door for this sloping carport will prove to return the investment at time of resale. Not to mention, of course, the curb appeal enhancement it gave the home.
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography© Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Alcove bathtub - coastal beige tile alcove bathtub idea in Miami
Alcove bathtub - coastal beige tile alcove bathtub idea in Miami
Designing ConnectionsSoft green bead board creates an accent for the island. Touch-latch doors conceal rollouts for extra storage. Wood flooring contrasts beautifully with soft white cabinets and green bead board. Adding a tall pantry beside the elevated microwave and stove solved storage problems.
Sun Valley Custom HomesExample of a mid-sized classic single-wall travertine floor dedicated laundry room design in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer
Earth Essence DesignsThis is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in DC Metro.
Havlicek Builders Inc.Staircase - transitional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in Chicago with carpeted risers
Building Shelter IncAs code begins to require tighter and tighter houses we are locked in with chemicals that are used to build, decorate, furnish and clean our homes. This project was a stab at solving this significant health problem. Here are some key features that helped us create this self-purifying master bathroom:
- Air Purifying Paint
- Air Filtering Plants as per NASA research (pots cut into stone countertops)
- Low Energy indirect LED light strips
- Low VOC materials used throughout including underlayment, glues & grout
- Water-blown spray foam insulation
Photography: Gil Jacobs
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignWe’ve used the core principles of sustainable design and firescaping in this breathtaking garden: permeable hardscape elements, proper grading and infiltration zones that solve the existing drainage problems and absorb the stormwater runoff, a plant palette of predominantly California native plants and an ultra-low water Kurapia lawn, organic soil building, and efficient drip irrigation with a smart timer.
TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc."TaylorPro completely remodeled our master bathroom. We had our outdated shower transformed into a modern walk-in shower, new custom cabinets installed with a beautiful quartz counter top, a giant framed vanity mirror which makes the bathroom look so much bigger and brighter, and a wood ceramic tile floor including under floor heating. Kerry Taylor also solved a hot water problem we had by installing a recirculating hot water system which allows us to have instant hot water in the shower rather than waiting forever for the water to heat up.
From start to finish TaylorPro did a professional, quality job. Kerry Taylor was always quick to respond to any question or problem and made sure all work was done properly. Bonnie, the resident designer, did a great job of creating a beautiful, functional bathroom design combining our ideas with her own. Every member of the TaylorPro team was professional, hard-working, considerate, and competent. Any remodeling project is going to be somewhat disruptive, but the TaylorPro crew made the process as painless as possible by being respectful of our home environment and always cleaning up their mess at the end of the day. I would recommend TaylorPro Design to anyone who wants a quality project done by a great team of professionals. You won't be disappointed!"
~ Judy and Stuart C, Clients
Carlsbad home with Caribbean Blue mosaic glass tile, NuHeat radiant floor heating, grey weathered plank floor tile, pebble shower pan and custom "Whale Tail" towel hooks. Classic white painted vanity with quartz counter tops.
Bathroom Design - Bonnie Bagley Catlin, Signature Designs Kitchen Bath.
Contractor - TaylorPro Design and Remodeling
Photos by: Kerry W. Taylor
Distinctive Interior DesignsMid-sized elegant marble floor enclosed dining room photo in New York with brown walls
Accoya WoodDistributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland.
Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this.
Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended.
The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.
Wiedemann Architects LLCPhotography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography.
Large 1960s beige one-story brick house exterior photo in DC Metro
Large 1960s beige one-story brick house exterior photo in DC Metro
Gelotte Architecture• Before - 2,300 square feet
• After – 3,800 square feet
• Remodel of a 1930’s vacation cabin on a steep, lakeside lot
• Asian-influenced Arts and Crafts style architecture compliments the owner’s art and furniture collection
• A harmonious design blending stained wood, rich stone and natural fibers
• The creation of an upper floor solved access problems while adding space for a grand entry, office and media room
• The new staircase, with its Japanese tansu-style cabinet and widened lower sculpture display steps, forms a partitioning wall for the two-story library
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignWe’ve used the core principles of sustainable design and firescaping in this breathtaking garden: permeable hardscape elements, proper grading and infiltration zones that solve the existing drainage problems and absorb the stormwater runoff, a plant palette of predominantly California native plants and an ultra-low water Kurapia lawn, organic soil building, and efficient drip irrigation with a smart timer.
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