For this swimming pool renovation in Long Grove, Il we started by building a new pool structure inside an existing steel walled, concrete bottomed pool. We then added a new hot tub with its own dedicated, separate equipment. Both pool and spa received Hartstone coping and Jewelscapes glass bead interior. The pool has a full-end sun shelf in the deep end of the pool and full-end steps in the shallow end. The pool is also equipped with a new automatic cover. The Hot Tub equipment is located in the basement, which provides for year-round operation. Both the pool and the hot tub are controlled by a Pentair Intellitouch system with iPhone interface compatibility.

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Huge trendy l-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, yellow backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Hall bath redesigned to include a curbless shower and stunning gold accents. Complete with a wallpaper feature wall, floating vanity, large format floor tile, pink hexagon shower tiles and a lighted niche.

Example of a minimalist home design design in Los Angeles

The concrete balcony is large enough for a container garden with fresh herbs & a dining table& chairs.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style balcony container garden design in Toronto with a roof extension

Crema Marfil Marble Diamond Waterjet Tile Mosaic from AllMarbleTiles.com
Home design - modern home design idea in New York

Minimalist hallway photo in New York

Flooring sample with some southwestern colors can be adapted to your color needs. by John & Joan
Large southwest home design photo in Cleveland

This beautiful property is located in the hills above of Montecito with 360 degree of views onto the Channel Islands and the surrounding mountains. Inspired by the Japanese landscape design principal of the borrowed landscape the gardens on this property serves as a kind of picture frame from which to view the natural beauty of its surroundings. This 15-year-old costume-built home was crafted with all the style and workmanship ship found in Villa or Château in the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the garden design was not as well thought out as the house was. Most of this property receives baking sun, drying winds and is in an extremely high fire danger area. Do to these factors many of the plants on the property were unsuitable for their location. The original planting scheme was also lifeless and colorless. Poor landscape maintenance had left many of the plants on the property sick and dying. We came in to revive this landscape, breathing new life into it. Creating a drought tolerant and fire wise landscape was of utmost importance to these clients. Staying true to the more formal landscape styles found in Southern Europe we also want to create an opportunity to design seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings. We did that by incorporating a lot of California native plants. This vast property also contains an avocado orchard and a vineyard. By adding California native plants the property is inviting in native birds and insects that help keep pollinate the orchard and vineyard and keep pest problems at bay. Because these clients enjoy harvesting from their land we added elements of edible landscaping to this project. We filled pottery and planter beds with fruit trees, culinary and medicinal herbs as well as flowers that can be used in cut flower arrangements. Lastly, we went through carefully pruning diseased plants, treating pest problems an improving the soil. Now the landscape is not only more beautiful it is more protected against fire, is more water wise and integrate into its surrounds with a wholistic approach.

There's always room for more storage regardless of what room we are talking about, and the bathroom is no exception. If you've maxed out your linen closet and cabinet space, it's time to add bathroom hooks. While they're mainly designed for towels, these compact storage solutions are perfect for keeping your family’s towels and bathrobes tidy and easy to access. We carry a wide range of bathroom hooks so you can find the design, color, and style that matches your bathroom. Choose your favorite finish, including polished chrome, polished gold, black, and more, and then decide on what shape and style best fits your space. We have basic round hooks and modern square hooks. We even offer double hooks, triple hooks and more, to give you the storage you need without adding an extra installation step.

Nasturtium softening the stone wall. Photo: Wendy Harper
Photo of a small mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking for summer.

This contemporary townhouse was in need of a landscape that would require minimal care while complimenting both the architecture and accentuate its steel blue, and peach color scheme. With limit space we were able to create a landscape that both accommodated the need for color and interest in a low maintenance fashion while helping to unify the townhouse with its surrounding.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Glossy white subway brick shower with glass mosaic double niches picture framed, specialty glass block window, also picture framed, and colorful glass trim.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard brick landscaping in Orange County for summer.

Small country porcelain tile and gray floor powder room photo in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity