Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped multicolored floor and cement tile floor enclosed kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, no island, gray countertops, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Build: Robson Homes / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Beach style kitchen photo in San Francisco

Example of a mid-sized country wooden u-shaped staircase design in Burlington with wooden risers

Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

Casey Dunn Photography
Mid-sized elegant backyard patio photo in Houston with a roof extension

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Laundry room - contemporary single-wall gray floor laundry room idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Charming cottage featuring Winter Haven brick using Federal White mortar.
Example of a classic white brick house exterior design in Other with a shingle roof

Todd Mason - Halkin Mason Photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary galley concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo © Bruce Damonte
1960s formal light wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Inspiration for a timeless gray two-story wood gable roof remodel in Minneapolis

Michael Moran
Example of a trendy white floor hallway design in DC Metro with white walls

Photography by Christopher Sturnam
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional black floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, no island, white countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and black appliances

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...

Eat-in kitchen - country u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and black countertops

Cottage laundry room photo in Salt Lake City

This contemporary blue, silver, and natural dining room feels light and airy with custom drapery panels, silver accessories, and beautiful contemporary lighting. We love how the accent wall and blue ceiling addsa drama to this elegant room. Photo by Johnny Stevens

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Atlanta