Jenny helped her new client transforming their recent house purchase into a home they love. Working with lots of textures and layering of materials, we opened up a dark and dysfunctional kitchen filled with problem areas to create a free-flowing, airy living space. The “new” home features a re-designed and updated kitchen to greet each guest.

Trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

You won't have any problems getting work done in this office because you'll never want to be anywhere else! We added a number of unique touches including custom wainscoting, grasscloth wallpaper, and a gray ceiling!

u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence winner Category: Residential Up to $15,000 Award Level: Gold Project Description: Our company was contracted by the client to provide a creative solution to an ongoing drainage problem. Their property is located within 30 feet of a local stream that collects storm water from the surrounding area. The nearby stream and high water table caused the lawn area at the side of their home to flood and to remain waterlogged for a few days after each storm. The client not only had difficulty growing plants in the existing conditions, but also had a problem with mosquitoes due to standing water. Our goal was to design a self-contained, naturalistic rain garden that slowed storm water runoff, allowed for percolation, and promoted infiltration while permitting excess clean water to enter the nearby stream with diminished force. As designed, the rain garden allows the earth to slowly and more naturally absorb excess storm water while filtering out toxins such as excess nitrogen and phosphorous which are frequently found in the landscape, therefore reducing the contaminants entering the stream. A percolation test was conducted with criteria of absorbing a one-inch rainstorm within four hours without overflow. The one-inch storm calculation included an existing downspout from the home, which would be piped into the rain garden to reduce roof runoff. The first test failed due to a deep layer of high clay-content soil. Excavation continued until a layer of sandy loam was reached, the percolation test was repeated, and a successful test result was achieved. Next, the entire rain garden basin was excavated to the sandy loam layer and the soil amended with compost and sand to create a highly porous planting media. Geotextile fabric was placed to help reduce migration of the surface stone into the soil and allow for minimal maintenance. Gravel, river stone and small boulders were carefully placed to achieve the look of a natural streambed. A palette of mostly native plants with a few non-invasive ornamentals were chosen for their ability to survive in extreme conditions ranging from floods to drought and were placed according to their specific preferences. Wetland plants were chosen for the lowest portion of the rain garden as that area remains saturated for longer periods of time, with a Chionanthus virginicus as a focal point surrounded by irises and ferns at the lowest depth. Plants tolerant of drier conditions were chosen for the upper edges of the garden. The beautiful colors of Monarda, Ligularia, Eupatorium, Solidago, Chelone, and Rudbeckia were scattered within the upper edge, while movement and softness were incorporated by use of the graceful Nassella that lines the border. Finally, winter interest was provided with a backdrop of Cornus sericea. As built, this small rain garden creates tremendous impact by decreasing the amount of storm water runoff not only on our client's property, but also in the neighboring stream. It serves as a means of slowing the water and providing an area for infiltration back into the earth. The plants provide a habitat for birds, butterflies, and insects, working in harmony with nature and providing beautiful visual interest year-round. Photo Credit: Lisa C. Falls

Jacob Lilley Architects Location: Lexington, MA, USA A new garage, kids play room above and a mudroom met the need for more space. A renovated kitchen, bedroom and other living spaces created a refreshed sense of home. The strategic location of the mudroom as an intermediary connector solved problems with this 19th-century home siting seven feet above the ground with limited access to the rear yard. The connector between the garage and existing house is a stair that unifies the various levels and develops a strong connection to the yard. Photographed by: Eric Roth

Check out this beautiful kitchen remodeling project we just completed in Hollywood, FL. The owners had a problem with a water leak, and they had to remove all of the lower cabinets. They went with the Catalina door from Hardware Resources in snow white and a black granite countertop. To finish the new look, we also made a table with columns that matches the new cabinets and added a slab of the same black granite top.

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Mid-sized elegant look-out vinyl floor and brown floor basement photo in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

I had a blast working on this personal project. My partner, Alex, is working from home and I needed a space where I could be creative but also put in the hard work. We had 100sf, a budget of "as-cheap-as-possible," and tons of rental restrictions--but good design always starts with a little problem solving, right? I infused the space with lots of neutral colors and tons of texture to keep it warm. I threw in my favorite vintage pieces, a big oversized paper lantern, and a bookshelf bar for some soul. & just like that, it's our favorite spot in town.

Design Studio West designed and, in concert with our general contractor, installed a Poggenpohl kitchen and wet bar as part of our home remodel. They provided a very creative design (solving a problem of how to open the kitchen to the breakfast and family rooms) and their workmen and subcontractors did excellent work. The kitchen, six years later, still looks like new and still gets rave reviews. Design Studio West was a pleasure to work with. phpowers.

Scientific studies have shown that the pantry is the most underrated and least respected room in the home. Not really. But if you're the person in your family responsible for food preparation, wouldn't it be nice to have a neat, organized and pleasant pantry space? The possibilities are endless for lighting, baskets, pull-out trays, shelving and more. Collaborate with a Closet Factory Gulf Coast designer to create a pantry within a budget that works for you. We install all over the Gulf Coast; from 30A to Pensacola, Orange Beach to Fairhope, and Mobile to Biloxi. Let us solve your storage problems today! https://www.facebook.com/closetfactorygulfcoast

Jenny helped her new client transforming their recent house purchase into a home they love. Working with lots of textures and layering of materials, we opened up a dark and dysfunctional kitchen filled with problem areas to create a free-flowing, airy living space. The “new” home features a re-designed and updated kitchen to greet each guest.

The resident of this 1904 classic Montford home has owned it for more than 30 years. Behind the walls and under the floors of the kitchen and bathroom were a myriad problem areas that needed attention. Hanging new cabinets on walls and from ceilings that may have been plumb a hundred years ago is par for the course. Our project manager even fabricated a special switch plate from wood that was required for an awkward spot in the bathroom. LED can lights and hand-blown glass pendants brighten the kitchen. Intricate tile work and massive glass sliding shower doors bring the bathroom up to date.

Trendy staircase photo in DC Metro

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Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

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Kitchen pantry - mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The dinning room has two windows looking straight out to the street giving a lot of visibility into the room as well as light. We did Hunter Douglas Pirouette shades to cover the windows and help with all problem areas.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard concrete paver garden path in Boston.

Cold weather? Not a problem for SunCoast Iron Doors. All of our doors come available with thermal breaking, which means warm air stays in and cold air stays out. Visit suncoastirondoors.com for more details!

Dressing the windows in an open concept floor plan doesn't need to be challenging. The soft curves of the valance with panels in the great room, repeat the gentle swag shape of the mock roman valance treatment in the dinette. Let me help you with your design problem.