The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Truemill® dovetail construction SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP Truemill® dovetail construction is one of the oldest and strongest forms of joinery used in woodworking, valued for durability and a long lifespan. Finetech® finish EASY DUSTING The Finetech® Finish coating provides a lasting, micro-smooth satin finish that makes cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. UV protection SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR VALUABLES Protect furniture, flooring and artwork from fading with 99% protection from harmful UV rays when louvers are closed.

For this project, we transformed a standard bedroom into a stylish, highly functional suite designed for modern living. Our team completely reimagined the layout to add a brand-new full bathroom and create a sleek, space-efficient laundry area, all while maintaining a clean, cohesive design throughout. The new bathroom feels bright, and fresh. A walk-in shower with double sliding glass doors becomes the focal point, featuring elegant herringbone wall tile and a built-in shampoo niche for seamless storage. Rich tile flooring, a contemporary vanity, and designer lighting complete the look. A glass pocket door provides privacy while preserving an open, airy feel. To maximize functionality, we relocated the washer and dryer to a newly built laundry closet and configured the appliances in a stackable layout. This smart redesign saves valuable floor space and delivers a cleaner, more organized look — perfect for everyday convenience. This renovation showcases how thoughtful planning, quality craftsmanship, and beautiful finishes can completely elevate the way a space looks, feels, and lives.

For this project, we transformed a standard bedroom into a stylish, highly functional suite designed for modern living. Our team completely reimagined the layout to add a brand-new full bathroom and create a sleek, space-efficient laundry area, all while maintaining a clean, cohesive design throughout. The new bathroom feels bright, and fresh. A walk-in shower with double sliding glass doors becomes the focal point, featuring elegant herringbone wall tile and a built-in shampoo niche for seamless storage. Rich tile flooring, a contemporary vanity, and designer lighting complete the look. A glass pocket door provides privacy while preserving an open, airy feel. To maximize functionality, we relocated the washer and dryer to a newly built laundry closet and configured the appliances in a stackable layout. This smart redesign saves valuable floor space and delivers a cleaner, more organized look — perfect for everyday convenience. This renovation showcases how thoughtful planning, quality craftsmanship, and beautiful finishes can completely elevate the way a space looks, feels, and lives.

Organized Living freedomRail Reveal features full-extension drawers that glide to provide full visibility to your belongings. Pictured here is a canvas basket in white and a pant rack. Look here for a full list of the Organized Living freedomRail Reveal series: http://www.organizedliving.com/home/products/freedomrail/components/reveal

A blue study with three quarter high paneling and coffered ceilings. Patio doors lead to the covered porch.
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Living room - modern living room idea

It’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home. In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key. Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base. A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season. The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.

It’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home. In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key. Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base. A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season. The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.

THEME This room is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the young artist in art and music. From the hand-painted instruments decorating the music corner to the dedicated foldaway art table, every space is tailored to the creative spirit, offering a place to be inspired, a nook to relax or a corner to practice. This environment radiates energy from the ground up, showering the room in natural, vibrant color. FOCUS A majestic, floor-to-ceiling tree anchors the space, boldly transporting the beauty of nature into the house--along with the fun of swinging from a tree branch, pitching a tent or reading under the beautiful canopy. The tree shares pride of place with a unique, retroinspired room divider housing a colorful padded nook perfect for reading, watching television or just relaxing. STORAGE Multiple storage options are integrated to accommodate the family’s eclectic interests and varied needs. From hidden cabinets in the floor to movable shelves and storage bins, there is room for everything. The two wardrobes provide generous storage capacity without taking up valuable floor space, and readily open up to sweep toys out of sight. The myWall® panels accommodate various shelving options and bins that can all be repositioned as needed. Additional storage and display options are strategically provided around the room to store sheet music or display art projects on any of three magnetic panels. GROWTH While the young artist experiments with media or music, he can also adapt this space to complement his experiences. The myWall® panels promote easy transformation and expansion, offer unlimited options, and keep shelving at an optimum height as he grows. All the furniture rolls on casters so the room can sustain the action during a play date or be completely re-imagined if the family wants a makeover. SAFETY The elements in this large open space are all designed to enfold a young boy in a playful, creative and safe place. The modular components on the myWall® panels are all locked securely in place no matter what they store. The custom drop-down table includes two safety latches to prevent unintentional opening. The floor drop doors are all equipped with slow glide closing hinges so no fingers will be trapped.

THEME This room is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the young artist in art and music. From the hand-painted instruments decorating the music corner to the dedicated foldaway art table, every space is tailored to the creative spirit, offering a place to be inspired, a nook to relax or a corner to practice. This environment radiates energy from the ground up, showering the room in natural, vibrant color. FOCUS A majestic, floor-to-ceiling tree anchors the space, boldly transporting the beauty of nature into the house--along with the fun of swinging from a tree branch, pitching a tent or reading under the beautiful canopy. The tree shares pride of place with a unique, retroinspired room divider housing a colorful padded nook perfect for reading, watching television or just relaxing. STORAGE Multiple storage options are integrated to accommodate the family’s eclectic interests and varied needs. From hidden cabinets in the floor to movable shelves and storage bins, there is room for everything. The two wardrobes provide generous storage capacity without taking up valuable floor space, and readily open up to sweep toys out of sight. The myWall® panels accommodate various shelving options and bins that can all be repositioned as needed. Additional storage and display options are strategically provided around the room to store sheet music or display art projects on any of three magnetic panels. GROWTH While the young artist experiments with media or music, he can also adapt this space to complement his experiences. The myWall® panels promote easy transformation and expansion, offer unlimited options, and keep shelving at an optimum height as he grows. All the furniture rolls on casters so the room can sustain the action during a play date or be completely re-imagined if the family wants a makeover. SAFETY The elements in this large open space are all designed to enfold a young boy in a playful, creative and safe place. The modular components on the myWall® panels are all locked securely in place no matter what they store. The custom drop-down table includes two safety latches to prevent unintentional opening. The floor drop doors are all equipped with slow glide closing hinges so no fingers will be trapped.

We anchored the kitchen with a large custom island that features a gorgeous single hand-hammered copper sink, bronze faucets and two dish washers. Along the wall is a French culinary handmade La Cornue stove and custom-built range hood that creates a stunning focal point. It’s surrounded by classic white stacked cabinetry—the left- and right-side cabinets flush with the countertops. The top row of cabinets is designed with glass-paneled doors and in-cabinet lighting perfect for highlighting kitchen collectibles. A convenient way to save valuable counter space, and help provide a clean, clutter-free look for the kitchen, we installed an appliance garage with plenty of storage. The large, walk-in pantry was designed with convenient roll out shelves. The kitchen countertops were topped with Taj Mahal quartzite, which were polished in a leathered finish to create the rustic feel our clients were looking for. Two large refrigerator/freezer combo units were designed into the space to provide plenty of food storage, both fresh and frozen. A convenient “Command Center” was added to one end of the refrigerator wall, concealed behind the cabinet doors, to store mail, a kid’s activity calendar, school papers, a bulletin board, etc. The base cabinet between the kitchen and great room was designed with plenty of drawers and a high-power docking station for charging multiple devices, including tablets, phones, reading devices, and headsets.

This Houston outdoor kitchen and entertaining area offers a modern take on Mediterranean style. Designed and built by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, this fully loaded family and entertaining space echoes the stucco, travertine tile patio and Mediterranean style of the existing home while exuding a more modern, transitional style. “This was a high-profile client – both VPs of different oil and gas companies who entertain affluent guests on a regular basis – so they wanted to make sure they had high-end appliances and all the latest amenities they could order,” says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Outdoor Homescapes and owner of LGH Design Services in Houston. “They also have two kids, ages 7 and 10, and wanted a family gathering space that better accompanied their new, luxurious pool.” What really sets apart this outside kitchen design idea, however, is the way the elements are used throughout the space. “Usually, outdoor kitchen designs for a backyard are grouped into one island or cabinet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. “But here, the patio, roof and fireplace were all in place, separated by stucco columns, and the outdoor kitchen elements had to work around them.” A 14-foot-long cooking island houses a built-in Fire Magic grill with a Magic View Window (allows the chef to check on food without lifting the lid and losing valuable heat). The island, the countertop of which is "Carnaval" granite from Lackstone, also features a Fire Magic power burner, warming drawer and trash drawer. On one side of the fireplace, forming an “L” with the cooking island, sits a built-in Primo ceramic grill. On the other side of the fireplace is a 3-foot-long cabinet housing a bar with a wine cooler, ice maker and upper cabinet. And finally, just outside the patio door is a 7-foot-long cabinet with a modern Kohler sink with a high-arc Moen faucet (sink and faucet from Faucets Direct), a trash drawer and another upper cabinet. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston, by the way, outfitted both cabinets with glass inserts, custom pulls and three-way sensor lighting. “At the beginning, this was basically a blank space with a fireplace in the middle,” says Maxey. So Outdoor Homescapes upgraded the fireplace with Austin Stack Stone in white (No. 401) from Colorstonescreenshot vickers mosaic tile rectangle. "The stone added that pop,” notes Maxey. The fireplace’s espresso-colored, distressed wood mantel (from Mantels.com) and upper wood cabinets were both stained with the Minwax color Jacobean. The ceiling fans were also updated with ones featuring similarly espresso-colored, wooden fan blades, to match. The table in the middle - a cast-iron, Mediterranean style gem with hand-forged scrollwork designs from Patio 1 in Houston – seats 10. “We wanted this kind of Mediterranean feel,” says Maxey. “We wanted rustic, but the appliance package was so new, with all its stainless steel, so we kept a the cabinets and the columns stucco instead of stone for a more clean, modern look and then did the custom tile backsplash and mosaic in more of a rustic, Mediterranean look." The backsplash is a 1-inch travertine tile background with 4-inch square metallic insets, both from Floor & Decor. The tile for the 18-by-24-inch rectangle mosaic came from Great Britain Tile Co. and included a Dianno Reale tumbled border and background. The bronze, diamond-shaped insets are tumbled Dark Emperdor tile and the scrolls are tumbled Noce tile. The client, who admits they have high standards, was more than pleased with the project – especially browsing through Outdoor Homescapes’ vast library of patio kitchen design ideas, the 3D virtual video tour that let them preview the project from every angle before construction. They also liked the personalized design consultation. "OH provides a very neat service where one of their designers will either shop/buy for you or shop with you for the more detailed pieces that will finish your home," reads the client's review on Houzz. "This was a very positive, personalized feature ... Lisha helped narrow down an enormous marketplace of materials and finishes to a few we could choose from."

It’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home. In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key. Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base. A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season. The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.

This Tapia Construction & Restoration Project presents all the hallmarks of an estate with its grand main home, guest house, pool, and formal grounds of over one acre. Just completed by Tapia Construction, the home is reminiscent of a sophisticated East Coast manor with its cedar shingled exterior and ebony shutters. Inside, a classic neutral color palette and traditional design elements are replicated in every room -- beautifully detailed ceilings, crisp white custom millwork, and lavish use of honed Calacatta Oro marble. The three-level main residence is magnificently appointed with everything needed for luxurious comfortable living, including a theatre, fitness center, steam shower, and wine cellar. There are 5 spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, plus a wonderful 1-bedroom guest house also perfect for extended family, an au pair, or entertaining. A pool, fire pit, and vast terrace highlight the rear grounds for outdoor enjoyment, all surrounded by beautifully manicured lawn, a parterre rose garden, and the privacy afforded by a gated entrance. Topping it all off is the home's close proximity to fine dining and shopping, Stanford University, and all of Silicon Valley. Located in the heart of the Peninsula, Tapia Construction and Restoration provide all aspects of construction services throughout the Bay Area. TCR was founded in December 2008 with the intent to start a privately owned company, without the corporate agenda, that provide its customers the highest level of service and product with the personal touch of a family based business. Owner David Tapia began his career in the mid 1970's under the guidance of some of San Francisco's leading construction industry professionals. It was their passion, guidance, and instruction that helped David identify his calling. In the 80's David spent the majority of his time with Lombardi Construction where he developed relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, as well as providing him with the knowledge proven valuable over the course of his career. David has pursued certifications in plumbing, electrical, structural, carpentry/frame/fit/finish programs and is a certified safety professional. Confidence in this extensive experience and expertise coupled with his growing family, made the move to independent contractor a natural one. With years of experience and impeccable attention to detail TCR provides clients with an investment to projects and exceptional customer service. We would like to welcome you to the TCR family and invite you to share our vision of "Building the future- Restoring the past."

This Ashburn kitchen was reimagined to better support a busy family that loves to cook, entertain, and spend time together. The original space felt undersized and left valuable areas underused, so the layout was redesigned around two generous islands. One island provides ample seating and storage, while the second creates a dedicated work zone with an additional Kohler cast-iron sink relocated from the former bar area. Together, the islands improve the kitchen’s flow and provide plenty of room for meal preparation, everyday activities, and large gatherings. Custom two-toned cabinetry brings warmth and dimension to the expanded space. White quartz countertops and a full-height quartz backsplash create a clean, timeless foundation, while brass faucets, hardware, and a pot filler add a refined layer of warmth. A custom range hood and 48-inch professional range anchor the cooking area. New hardwood flooring continues throughout the first floor, creating a cohesive transition between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces. The finished kitchen feels elegant yet comfortable—designed for connection, entertaining, and everyday family life.

This Ashburn kitchen was reimagined to better support a busy family that loves to cook, entertain, and spend time together. The original space felt undersized and left valuable areas underused, so the layout was redesigned around two generous islands. One island provides ample seating and storage, while the second creates a dedicated work zone with an additional Kohler cast-iron sink relocated from the former bar area. Together, the islands improve the kitchen’s flow and provide plenty of room for meal preparation, everyday activities, and large gatherings. Custom two-toned cabinetry brings warmth and dimension to the expanded space. White quartz countertops and a full-height quartz backsplash create a clean, timeless foundation, while brass faucets, hardware, and a pot filler add a refined layer of warmth. A custom range hood and 48-inch professional range anchor the cooking area. New hardwood flooring continues throughout the first floor, creating a cohesive transition between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces. The finished kitchen feels elegant yet comfortable—designed for connection, entertaining, and everyday family life.

This Ashburn kitchen was reimagined to better support a busy family that loves to cook, entertain, and spend time together. The original space felt undersized and left valuable areas underused, so the layout was redesigned around two generous islands. One island provides ample seating and storage, while the second creates a dedicated work zone with an additional Kohler cast-iron sink relocated from the former bar area. Together, the islands improve the kitchen’s flow and provide plenty of room for meal preparation, everyday activities, and large gatherings. Custom two-toned cabinetry brings warmth and dimension to the expanded space. White quartz countertops and a full-height quartz backsplash create a clean, timeless foundation, while brass faucets, hardware, and a pot filler add a refined layer of warmth. A custom range hood and 48-inch professional range anchor the cooking area. New hardwood flooring continues throughout the first floor, creating a cohesive transition between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces. The finished kitchen feels elegant yet comfortable—designed for connection, entertaining, and everyday family life.

This Ashburn kitchen was reimagined to better support a busy family that loves to cook, entertain, and spend time together. The original space felt undersized and left valuable areas underused, so the layout was redesigned around two generous islands. One island provides ample seating and storage, while the second creates a dedicated work zone with an additional Kohler cast-iron sink relocated from the former bar area. Together, the islands improve the kitchen’s flow and provide plenty of room for meal preparation, everyday activities, and large gatherings. Custom two-toned cabinetry brings warmth and dimension to the expanded space. White quartz countertops and a full-height quartz backsplash create a clean, timeless foundation, while brass faucets, hardware, and a pot filler add a refined layer of warmth. A custom range hood and 48-inch professional range anchor the cooking area. New hardwood flooring continues throughout the first floor, creating a cohesive transition between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces. The finished kitchen feels elegant yet comfortable—designed for connection, entertaining, and everyday family life.