In this kitchen, we updated the existing cabinets with new Silestone Quartz 3cm countertops in the Pulsar color with a beveled edge. The old wood countertops were removed and custom wood countertops were made and installed. On the existing tile backsplash, the bottom of some of the tiles were chipped, so to repair this problem, the tiles were handpainted to match the existing tiles.

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In the hills North of Santa Fe, New Mexico. A friend and client bought this wonderful older home with beautiful 360 degree views. The problem was the home was dark and outdated, especially the Kitchen, Entry and bathrooms. Our objective was to hold true to Santa Fe style while updating and brightening the home inside and out. The result was stunning.

The perfect colours your design not in the cabinet colours offered? No problem, with a custom paint shop. Benjamin Moore's Simply White and Old Navy were used in this kitchen. So many little details make this kitchen as a whole spectacular!

This is a 2-room luxury master bath designed and built by Galaxy Homes. The open and airy shower flows seamlessly from the vanity room with the help of a curb-less shower floor. The vanity is Ikea Godmorgon with custom reclaimed wood drawer fronts. A niche above the vanity solves the problem of needing extra counter space with vessel sinks.

BEFORE This is a photo of the client's existing pond. The main complaint here was that the pond was not safe to walk around. The sides were constructed of rounded river rock and were prone to slipping. Note: This photo does not clearly show the extent of the problem; it was worse up close and in person.

The entry to the old house is down hill, creating a damp and not too inviting approach. The stairs are set to an angle, with concrete block hardscape that gathers dirt and feels industrial.

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In this kitchen, we updated the existing cabinets with new Silestone Quartz 3cm countertops in the Pulsar color with a beveled edge. The old wood countertops were removed and custom wood countertops were made and installed. On the existing tile backsplash, the bottom of some of the tiles were chipped, so to repair this problem, the tiles were handpainted to match the existing tiles.

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Faced with the problem of two tiny 1/4 baths to serve two bedrooms, I transformed them into a large bathroom with access doors to hall and main bedroom, as it was the only bathroom on the main floor of the Mid-Century home. Wall color: Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice. Glass mosaic linear tile accent in shower. Marble backsplash.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard mulch water fountain landscape in Baltimore.

In this kitchen, we updated the existing cabinets with new Silestone Quartz 3cm countertops in the Pulsar color with a beveled edge. The old wood countertops were removed and custom wood countertops were made and installed. On the existing tile backsplash, the bottom of some of the tiles were chipped, so to repair this problem, the tiles were handpainted to match the existing tiles.

Elizabeth B. in Cleremont, Florida had a "dead space" in her modern home. A problem many of us have... what to do with those big, open walls in our two-story, cathedral-ceilinged entryways, living rooms, etc.? She solved it with a Mediterranean view. Need some Italian influence in your home? Check out these mural images: http://www.magicmurals.com/subject/italian-scenes.html

Use large container pots for privacy screening and to conceal unsightly elements. Whether it's a utility box, a satellite dish, or a neighbor's dog house, a container pot strategically placed with plantings of varying heights will solve the problem without the wait for an in-ground shrub to fill-out.

Photo: Julie Soefer
Family room - traditional gray floor family room idea in Houston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv