Crafted to last, outdoor shades can withstand even severe weather and intense sunlight. They are a versatile way to increase energy efficiency and help to reduce indoor heat during South Florida’s harsh summers. By adding an extra layer of insulation, your home will remain comfortable and stylish. Outdoor shades also protect your valuable outdoor furnishings and equipment.

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Custom window treatment installation featuring Shangri-La Shades and 5% Sunscreen Roller Shades. The Shangri-La Shades provide elegant light control and privacy, while the 5% sunscreen fabric helps reduce glare and heat while preserving the outdoor view. Custom-made and professionally installed by Miami Smart Blinds in South Florida.

From our first meeting with the client, the process focused on a design that was inspired by the Asian Garden Theory. The home is sited to overlook a tranquil saltwater lagoon to the south, which uses barrowed landscaping as a powerful element of design to draw you through the house. Visitors enter through a path of stones floating upon a reflecting pool that extends to the home’s foundations. The centralized entertaining area is flanked by family spaces to the east and private spaces to the west. Large spaces for social gathering are linked with intimate niches of reflection and retreat to create a home that is both spacious yet intimate. Transparent window walls provide expansive views of the garden spaces to create a sense of connectivity between the home and nature. This Asian contemporary home also contains the latest in green technology and design. Photovoltaic panels, LED lighting, VRF Air Conditioning, and a high-performance building envelope reduce the energy consumption. Strategically located loggias and garden elements provide additional protection from the direct heat of the South Florida sun, bringing natural diffused light to the interior and helping to reduce reliance on electric lighting and air conditioning. Low VOC substances and responsibly, locally, and sustainably sourced materials were also selected for both interior and exterior finishes. One of the challenging aspects of this home’s design was to make it appear as if it were floating on one continuous body of water. The reflecting pools and ponds located at the perimeter of the house were designed to be integrated into the foundation of the house. The result is a sanctuary from the hectic lifestyle of South Florida into a reflective and tranquil retreat within. Photography by Sargent Architectual Photography

The Tint Team – Recent Project Highlight in Parkland, FL The Tint Team recently completed a project at Parkland Somerset Charter School. Our team installed solar privacy window film in the cafeteria, significantly reducing glare, enhancing comfort, and improving energy efficiency. In addition, we designed, printed, and installed custom full window graphics for the school’s exterior windows, creating a modern look that reflects the school’s identity while also providing UV protection. This project showcases our expertise in commercial window tinting and custom window graphics across South Florida. The Tint Team continues to deliver high-quality solutions that combine functionality, aesthetics, and long-lasting results. ? Location: Parkland Somerset Charter School, Parkland, FL ? Business Address: The Tint Team, 3204 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, United States

The Tint Team – Recent Project Highlight in Parkland, FL The Tint Team recently completed a project at Parkland Somerset Charter School. Our team installed solar privacy window film in the cafeteria, significantly reducing glare, enhancing comfort, and improving energy efficiency. In addition, we designed, printed, and installed custom full window graphics for the school’s exterior windows, creating a modern look that reflects the school’s identity while also providing UV protection. This project showcases our expertise in commercial window tinting and custom window graphics across South Florida. The Tint Team continues to deliver high-quality solutions that combine functionality, aesthetics, and long-lasting results. ? Location: Parkland Somerset Charter School, Parkland, FL ? Business Address: The Tint Team, 3204 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, United States

Initial Plant Install with Irrigation Flags This home had zero front landscape. The client requested low maintenance, succulents and rock elements. The area was not full sun, but had significant morning light and in fact had quite a bit of shade. This was a bit of a challenge to specify plants that could thrive in mixed light, but could handle direct sun for several hours a day. We incorporated some tough but lovely plants that require very little upkeep except to trim off spent/dying leaves to keep them looking clean. By using a rock edging and heavy mulching under the plants, we further reduced maintenance. We added landscape lighting to show off the garden at night and to provide subtle welcoming light to the entry.

The Tint Team – Recent Project Highlight in Parkland, FL The Tint Team recently completed a project at Parkland Somerset Charter School. Our team installed solar privacy window film in the cafeteria, significantly reducing glare, enhancing comfort, and improving energy efficiency. In addition, we designed, printed, and installed custom full window graphics for the school’s exterior windows, creating a modern look that reflects the school’s identity while also providing UV protection. This project showcases our expertise in commercial window tinting and custom window graphics across South Florida. The Tint Team continues to deliver high-quality solutions that combine functionality, aesthetics, and long-lasting results. ? Location: Parkland Somerset Charter School, Parkland, FL ? Business Address: The Tint Team, 3204 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, United States

Design Concept (Photoshop Illustration) This home had zero front landscape. The client requested low maintenance, succulents and rock elements. The area was not full sun, but had significant morning light and in fact had quite a bit of shade. This was a bit of a challenge to specify plants that could thrive in mixed light, but could handle direct sun for several hours a day. We incorporated some tough but lovely plants that require very little upkeep except to trim off spent/dying leaves to keep them looking clean. By using a rock edging and heavy mulching under the plants, we further reduced maintenance. We added landscape lighting to show off the garden at night and to provide subtle welcoming light to the entry.

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Initial Plant Install with Irrigation Flags This home had zero front landscape. The client requested low maintenance, succulents and rock elements. The area was not full sun, but had significant morning light and in fact had quite a bit of shade. This was a bit of a challenge to specify plants that could thrive in mixed light, but could handle direct sun for several hours a day. We incorporated some tough but lovely plants that require very little upkeep except to trim off spent/dying leaves to keep them looking clean. By using a rock edging and heavy mulching under the plants, we further reduced maintenance. We added landscape lighting to show off the garden at night and to provide subtle welcoming light to the entry.

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We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

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WexfordHDP is a warm, artisanal fabric look brought to life with proprietary High Definition Porcelain® technology by Florida Tile. The graphic is a beautiful representation of burlap that includes semblances of interlacing fabric strands and subtle nuances of pattern shift. A light punch and specialized glaze create a soft appearance and delicate texture that combine for a fashionable statement – perfect for any commercial or residential application.This color body glazed porcelain tile comes in multiple formats – 24x24, 12x24, 8x24, and 3.75x12, all rectified. Classic colors of Linen- a creamy off-white, Muslin- a light beige, Burlap- a medium taupe, Wool- a light blue/gray, and Tweed- a dark gray, all complement one another, allowing you to mix and match to create a uniquely inspired space. Two mixed-color rhomboid mosaics come in either light or dark mixes. A straightstack mosaic and bullnose are also available in all five colors.Made in the USA in our GreenSquared® certified Advanced Manufacturing Center in Lawrenceburg, KY, WexfordHDP contains 40% pre-consumer recycled content. It meets the DCOF AcuTest requirements to be installed in wet areas and is GREENGUARD® and Porcelain Tile certified. Incorporated into the tile surface is Microban® antimicrobial technology that works continuously to inhibit bacteria growth, improve visible cleanliness, and reduce odors.

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-Most of residence has glass doors, walls and windows overlooking the ocean, making ceilings the best surface for creating architectural interest -Raise ceiling heights, reduce soffits and integrate drapery pockets in the crown to hide motorized translucent shades, blackout shades and drapery panels, all which help control heat gain and glare inherent in unit’s multi-directional ocean exposure (south, east and north) -Patterns highlight ceilings in major rooms and accent their light fixtures