Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Luce Oro is a gorgeous marble-like quartz that flows effortlessly between its off-white base and light grey veins, while golden highlights jet across the surface adding an extra dose of luxury. We recommend viewing the color and finish in person before making a design decision. See our colors in a dealer showroom near you or have a sample delivered to your home.

Whether it’s arthritis, joint or back pain, restless leg syndrome, muscle injuries or fibromyalgia, hot tubs are a proven form of chronic pain relief. The heat of the water increases blood flow and relaxes the body, while the massaging action of the jets and the water’s buoyancy loosen muscle tension and soothe sore joints. The New England Journal of Medicine (08-16-1999) found that, after just 10 days, patients with Type 2 Diabetes who used hot tubs 30 minutes a day/6 days per week required reduced doses of insulin, lost weight, slept better and showed distinct decreases in plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin. Hot tubs can be a great fix for those suffering from insomnia, helping your body to wind down before bed and get the natural sleep you need. Even if you don’t suffer from chronic sleep problems, the Better Sleep Council recommends establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, such as soaking in hot water to help maintain a healthy sleep cycle. According to the Council’s findings, warm water releases muscle tension and increases blood flow, both of which contribute to a relaxed and deeper, more comfortable sleep. Whether it’s a new exercise routine or an unusually active day on your feet, most of us know the “day after” feeling of sore, overworked muscles that make it hurt to move, period. The water pressure from hot tub jets relieves muscle tightness and soreness by removing lactic acid, opening up the blood vessels and promoting the flow of endorphins. LPGA Sports Medicine Director Caroline Nichols and former President of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Dr. James Andrews recommend hydrotherapeutic activity for athletes at every level. Nichols says that hot tubs especially help with recovery since jets focus on overused muscle and joint regions, while Andrews supports hydrotherapy as a good tool for improved circulation, sensory impulses and stiff joints. Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, feel healthier or simply spend more time with your loved ones, you’d be amazed at how as little as 10 minutes in a hot tub can help you relax and put everything in perspective. There are hot tubs for every type of user, regardless of whether it’s just you or it’s the entire gang piling in, looking for some much-needed relief after a long day.

Mariko Reed

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Example of a transitional home design design in Tampa

SBTC Gallery - 2014 -- © Roe Anne White Photography . a variety of sizes, framed and unframed, is available . editions of 10. w a v e @ p o r c h . sept 7 - oct 31, 2018 . opening reception sept 8 from 3:00 - 5:00 . 3823 santa claus lane . carpinteria, ca

Elegant living room photo in New York

Example of a mid-sized mountain style u-shaped brown floor open concept kitchen design in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and blue countertops

Bathroom design and build by Advance Design Studio. Bathroom features two freestanding vanities, a soaker tub, towel warmer, shower with bench and niche, and a built-in storage closet.

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO

Morgan Bayard
Bathroom - bathroom idea in New York

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.