24941 Del Monte / Laguna Hills is now beautifully staged. Are you dreaming of a beautiful home with NO HOA and NO MELLO ROOS BONDS? Welcome to Stratford Ridge and this stunning 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Pool Home with over 3000sf on a huge 8050sf Lot! Walkthrough the entry gate to a garden straight out of Sunset Magazine! Relax on the front porch and take in all the gorgeousness! Low maintenance artificial turf conserves water and looks perfect! The private front yard enclave accented by a herringbone brick walkway and lovely covered porch! Double doors open to the Foyer and high ceilings with rooms filled with light and views of the exquisite garden. Step down to the living room featuring a dual-sided fireplace and magnificent window! The formal dining room looks out to a large patio area, and the greenery with a large Alumawood patio cover ~ one of two patios with Alumawood covers forever free of dry rot, peeling/fading paint, and with the look of real wood! Breakfast is served in the sunny nook off of the kitchen that enjoys a view of the garden and the humungous pool/spa! Plenty of room for everyone in THIS pool! The family room is spacious with that striking dual-sided fireplace and a wall of windows looking out to the garden and pool. Large bedroom and bath downstairs and inside laundry. There is a HUGE master suite upstairs! Complete with a fireplace in the retreat, sprawling master bath, and walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are located far from the private master. Milgard windows throughout the property. Acclaimed schools! WOW!

Richard Herman is in the hospitality business and owns several upscale hotels in Florida and in other states as well as cattle ranches in both Florida and Missouri. Their farm in Ocala is by farm their most unique. The property serves as a 4-H demonstration project for the purpose of children’s education. They have been working with the Academy Prep of St. Pete which is dedicated to inner-city youths that are selected on the basis of need and achievement. Wife Diane spends her time on the farm raising Gypsy Vanners, a diminutive draft horse named after the job they did in Eastern Europe, pulling the wagons (vans) for gypsies that wandered across the continent. On the Ocala farm, there are several mules with a unique profession. Richard had visited the Hearthstone display at a Log & Timber Home Shows at the Orlando Convention Center many years ago. He was impressed that Hearthstone had stayed in touch with him over the years by mailings, invitations to shows, and periodic phone calls. When the time came to start serious consideration of the design of barn, Hearthstone responded promptly and professionally to Richard and Diane’s requests for information and a review of their ideas for their barn, which would serve as the centerpiece for their new farm. They wanted a multipurpose facility that could accommodate an educational environment and a large hall suitable for the fundraising events for his charities. Richard wanted a barn that reflected the look and feel of barns built at the dawn of the 20th century. Besides the rustic chicken houses and vegetable gardens, they have completely renovated a 1020’s era farmhouse to be as historically correct as possible and serves as the entry to the farm. “They very careful to feel us out, get comfortable with our capabilities, and be convinced that we could perform as promised,” said Project Manager John Ricketson of Hearthstone. Design Process There were some initial drawings that gave us a start on the basic shape and size of the barn. From there, it was a process of narrowing down the uses of each area and the spans that could be achieved. The barn was going to have the traditional “board & batten” exterior siding and a metal roof. There is a cantilevered ‘hay hood” on the north gable end above the large sliding barn doors that open into the foyer and horse stalls. The wings house a combination of areas, beginning with the large restrooms to accommodate crowds for events. Other parts of the wings have garage areas for the farm vehicles, feed room, tack room, wash rack, storage, offices, and smaller restrooms. Keeping with the look and feel of the turn of the century, Hearthstone developed a process for giving the timbers a surface texture that mimicked the circular cuts of timbers that had just come out of an old sawmill. This was easier said than done. Randy Giles guided his millwright (Wolfgang) in designing a machine that would do this effectively. The barn was delivered in October of 2014 and was erected over the course of two weeks, thanks to a hardworking crew (Eric Foster) and near-perfect weather. After the Hearthstone crew completed the erection and roof dry-in, it was time for the local carpenters to step up and install some light conventional framing on the gable ends before applying the roof fascia and exterior board & batten siding. Next came the big sliding barn doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. Large rustic fixtures were hung from the great hall roof timbers. Exterior The board & batten siding was cypress and allowed to turn color naturally as rain hit it and the sun started working on it with UV rays. This method causes a much grayer look closer to the ground and less so where the roof overhang provides protection. The North end has some large limestone boulders and planters arranged around the pad with tall pampas grass. The planters provide casual seating before events and during outside receptions. The entire area was sodded with lush St. Augustine grass and split rail fences were added to enclose the barn area. The corrugated metal roof was a special order material that immediately rusted after being exposed to moisture. The layer of rust protects the metal from the elements. Interior The board & batten theme was carried throughout most of the interior with the timbers left natural to show off the circular saw texture. All of the tongue & groove decking was shipped in advance to allow the local painter to pre-stain it with a dark brown transparent stain that is a beautiful background to the light color Eastern White Pine timbers. “Everything was unique in this project” said Project Manager John Ricketson. “The setting on a small demonstration farm close to Ocala, the multipurpose design, the circular saw texture on the timbers.” The Hermans are very proud of their farm’s outcome. Richard sent a note to Randy Giles, owner of Hearthstone: “The Barn is fantastic, not a single problem, period. Next month, we have Jo Dee Messina coming in to help with a fundraiser for a local center for abused kids. Folks love the farm, ...... but that barn gets all of the attention. I would encourage you to use me as a reference for your sales team, feel free to extend my cell phone to any prospective purchasers.”

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

Experience life in the heart of Paris Madeleine with this cosy 1-bedroom, 31 square meters apartment located on the 4th floor of a secure residential building without an elevator. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is furnished with a sofa, coffee tables, dining table and chairs for 4 and more. The dining area can double up as a home office space. We understand the importance of staying connected, which is why there is a high-speed Wi-Fi (1/Gbps) connection. The fully equipped kitchen has an electric tea kettle, sink, toaster, full refrigerator, stove, Nespresso coffee machine, oven, dishwasher and more. The kitchen also comes with all the cookware, dishes and utensils needed to prepare meals at home. There is a clothes washer and drying rack for your convenience. Cleaning supplies, a vacuum, broom and mop are also provided. The apartment is heated with electric heating. The bedroom is street-facing and comes furnished with a double size bed, a quality mattress and plenty of storage space. All the necessary bedding and linens are provided and professionally laundered. This property can host up to 2 guests. There is an en-suite shower room attached to the bedroom with a walk-in shower and sink. The toilet is located in a separate water closet accessible via the hallway. You will find soap, shampoo, toilet paper and paper towels to start off your stay. - Miromesnil (Line 9) This project showcases some of UpperKey's favourite bedrooms in Paris. UpperKey prides itself in selecting the most beautiful properties in the most sought-after locations in London, Paris, Dubai, Rome, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Miami and beyond. Landlords in Paris may be curious about how to rent out their property. UpperKey has prepared a short guide on how to rent out your property. More can be found here: https://www.theupperkey.com/post/how-to-rent-out-my-property-upperkey-s-advice

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography

This is a large 17.2 m2 Sandstone Floor installed throughout the living and kitchen areas of a property in the beautiful village of Disley close to Lyme Park which is run by the National Trust. The floor had been installed four years ago and my client was unhappy with the original sealer which hadn’t lasted very long. Without the protection of a sealer dirt had become ingrained in the pores of the stone which was now difficult to clean. Another issue was the rough nature of the Sandstone meant it was impossible to mop as it shreds the mop! As a result, the floor was mainly cleaned with a hoover which was not ideal, especially in a kitchen. I went over to survey the floor and before quoting I ran a small test clean in the kitchen which took the floor back to its natural pale colour and really showed how dirty the floor had become. Test cleans are great as it helps me to formulate an effective cleaning plan and provide an accurate quote. My client was impressed with the result and so I was booked to come back and deep clean and then reseal the whole floor. Due to its size I estimated the floor would take two days to deep clean and a further day to apply a new sealer, so three days in total. Working in large sections I started by cleaning the floor and stripping off the old sealer with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Remove and Go which is a coatings remover that is safe to use on stone. The solution was left to soak into the pores of the Sandstone for ten minutes before being worked in with a 200-grit diamond pad fitted to a rotary floor machine. This action not only removed the old sealer and cleaned the floor but the 200-grit pad being vey coarse removed a lot of the roughness from the surface of the Sandstone so it shouldn’t shred any more mops. After rinsing the floor with water and removing the slurry with a wet vacuum I set about cleaning the grout with Tile Doctor Pro-Clean worked into the grout line with a stiff brush and assisted with steam from a professional steam cleaner with a grout attachment. Once done the floor was rinsed and extracted again to remove the soil from the grouting. There was also an area near one of the doors where the grout had become loose and needed replacing so I made up a batch of matching grout and filled this in. The floor was then left overnight to dry with assistance from a couple of air movers. I returned the next day to finish the floor by applying a sealer. First, I double checked the floor was dry with the damp meter. The readings confirmed the air movers had done a good job and that the floor was within the accepted parameters, so I was ready to seal. The sealer I chose was Tile Doctor Seal and Go which being water based doesn’t leave a smell as it dries, it really works well on Sandstone and adds a nice subtle sheen to the stone. Once finished the floor looked much cleaner, lighter in colour overall more inviting, you could even see the fossils in some of the tiles. The surface was also smoother so the customer should find cleaning with a mop much easier in future. On that subject its worth pointing out that owners of sealed floors should always use a neutral pH tile cleaner on their floors as most supermarket products are simply too strong and will prematurely strip the sealer off a tile if used repeatedly. Tile Doctor sell a product called Tile Doctor Neutral Cleaner which is ideal for cleaning sealed Sandstone floors like this one. My client was really happy with the results and sent me a message later saying: “the floor looks amazing!” Kamila Logonzy East Cheshire Tile Doctor

#ProjectStunningSplendor is a transitional design-build remodel in Winchester, Massachusetts, encompassing a kitchen, powder room and primary bathroom. The kitchen features frameless, all-plywood Tedd Wood cabinetry in cherry with an Onyx stain and Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. MSI Miraggio Duo quartz countertops are paired with large-format Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce backsplash tile, Top Knobs cabinet hardware and a mix of brass and black metal finishes. Existing hardwood flooring was retained, with Benjamin Moore London Fog paint on the walls. The kitchen scope includes double islands with seating, a professional-style range and hood, farmhouse sink, dedicated coffee station with built-in coffee maker and prep sink, refrigerator surround with additional cabinetry and storage, and a dry bar with dual beverage centers. The powder room features Tedd Wood cherry cabinetry in an Onyx stain, a Viatera Carbo Brushed quartz countertop and Anatolia Raffino Calcatta Dolce tile. PPG Mercurial and Benjamin Moore Peale Green paint add rich color to the space. The primary bathroom features Tedd Wood quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry in a Morning Mist stain with Viatera Dorato quartz countertops. Tile selections include TileBar Thor Bone Beige, TileBar Angela Harris Flatiron Aquamarine and Bedrosians Makoto Kumo Gray, with Benjamin Moore Pale Oak paint on the walls. Brushed bronze metal finishes complement the warm ivory, beige and aquamarine palette. Design: McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath Construction: Top Notch Builders Construction, Inc. Photography: Regina Mallory Photography