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Example of a classic sunroom design in Minneapolis

The design brief for this garden was to create an inviting entry with a woodland feel that would complement the home's earthy color scheme and thoughtful architectural details. Majestic Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' (Aptos Blue Coastal Redwood), with its pendant deep blue-green branches, shields the expanded porch from the afternoon sun. Selected for its ability to look good in sun or shade, Carex divulsa (Berkeley sedge) makes a lush ground cover, weaving through the trees and along the new slate walk. In fall, muhlenbergia capillaris explodes with feathery pink plumes. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

A renovation project doesn’t come cheap. Even if you have a lot of money, it is still considered practical that you set a budget when giving your landed house a makeover. The question is, what should you keep and what should you restore when doing a renovation project? If you are keen on giving your landed house interior design an upgrade, planning early is considered crucial. That means you need to figure out the right budget, employ the right team, and identify a timeline for completion ahead of time. During the planning stage, it is also vital that you identify which areas in your house to keep as is and which ones to repair and restore. If you need some beneficial guidance, here’s what some experts have to say: Retain the existing flooring when it doesn’t have major cracks or damage In landed house interior design, floors are not only considered the foundation of every landed home, they are also expected to be the most resilient. While it can be tempting to add floor embellishments like tiles to enhance your home’s aesthetic value, it shouldn’t be a priority if it does not have any massive damage or cracks. This is especially true if you’re trying to keep your spending to a minimum. If anything, there are other options you can look into to keep your flooring attractive. For instance, ensure they are cleaned and polished regularly. You will not only make them look well-maintained, you will also help boost their longevity. Replace plumbing fixtures when needed Plumbing fixtures belong to a list of items in the house that are most exposed to wear and tear. Even when not in use, water passes through the pipes, faucets, and other bathroom and kitchen plumbing accessories. Hard water also passes through plumbing fixtures. When the water has high mineral content, dried up water might create mineral deposits such as limestone, mildew, and rust. These minerals are not only difficult to remove, they can also eventually eat into the metal and steel pipes. That being said, plumbing fixtures need to be replaced on a routine basis. Also, a broken faucet or a leaking pipe will not only cause a possible disruption in the household, they can also cause some damage if not attended to right away. Save yourself from the headache by having them checked regularly and replaced right away when needed. Always check the doors Among the most underrated parts of the house are the doors. We open and close them several times a day. We sometimes bang them shut, leave them ajar, or let the breeze close them with a loud thud. While they are often made to last for years, doors and their fixtures are also prone to warping. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise if one day you’ll discover you cannot close the door anymore because the door itself no longer fits and locks. To avoid a similar scenario, check your doors every now and then. If the door itself doesn’t fit anymore, then ensure you include it in your renovation list. In addition, knobs and handles, including hinges, that are already deformed or no longer functional should be immediately replaced as well. Also, if your doorknob is prone to jamming or if your key no longer fits and turns, consider it your cue to have them replaced.

Contemporary bar and wine tasting room. Designer: Melissa Brewer of MB Designs, Yakima, WA Cabinets and Photo by Ron Olson of Yakima Valley Cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor wet bar remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

The Capulet LED Integrated Outdoor Wall Sconce is designed with a low-wattage LED light source that never needs replacing, producing the same light as a regular bulb using a fraction of the electricity. Presented in a striking modern style that complements transitionally styled homes, the black finish and clear bubble glass shade offer a sleek design that maximizes your outdoor living space. The 13-inch height makes a huge impact and looks great on either side of your entryway, garage or on porch. But you can also bring this beauty inside too! With so many options, which will you choose?

The footprint of this bathroom remained true to its original form. Finishes were updated with a focus on staying true to the original craftsman aesthetic of this Sears Kit Home. This pull and replace bathroom remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

A modern mid-century house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills, this was an extensive renovation. The house was brought down to its studs, new foundations poured, and many walls and rooms relocated and resized. The aim was to improve the flow through the house, to make if feel more open and light, and connected to the outside, both literally through a new stair leading to exterior sliding doors, and through new windows along the back that open up to canyon views. photos by Undine Prohl

Orange County, CA - Dynamic Garage Doors include multifunctional door configurations not only for regular garages but garages that have been converted to home offices, playrooms, additional bedrooms, multipurpose rooms as well as man caves throughout the Southern California regions. This custom garage door project consisted of creating a newly renovated garage into a multipurpose room which would double as a home office as well as entertainment space for guests. The original overhead garage door was eliminated to open up the room space and give the interior of this garage a real room feel as opposed to a makeshift room with an obvious garage feel. Since the converted garage was to be used as an entertainment area as well as an office it became obvious to introduce bi-folding doors or former accordion doors that could be pushed out of the way to expand the indoors to the outdoors and thus expanding the entertainment to the exterior of the structure as well during those summer evening gatherings. The large glass panes allow ample natural light to bathe the interior of the room when being used as an office and can keep the room's climate under controlled when the accordion doors are completely closed. These custom bi-folding doors seal out the weather while allowing the outdoors in with a warm vivid shower of natural light. What a pleasure it must be to have a working office with staggering windows that can double as an entertainment center in the evenings and weekends! Dynamic Garage Doors aren't just garage doors, they are functional creations that come in unlimited configurations to suit your needs. Whether you're converting your garage to useful, liveable square footage or simply increasing your home's curb appeal with one of our world-class designed garage doors. We've got just the door solution for your garage! Call us today for project price consultation: (855) 343-DOOR

We often come across clients looking for small space ideas. Our first recommendation is always to go bright. The depth of our glaze color adds visual interest and a bold color choice helps make a space appear larger. Posh and polished (just like the homeowner) this stunning sapphire blue bathroom will have you in awe. The owner of this amazing lake house is our friend Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings Studio. Her refined design-eye coupled with our bright and bold tile transformed this small bathroom into the perfect master bath. And could you believe it? This is a super simple project! Read on to learn more about this design and how to achieve the look yourself. Another great way to open up a small bathroom is by using smaller tile! Our regular Hexagons are the great example of this - approximately 2"x2" their small size maximizes the rest of the room, and their classic shape is perfect for a bathroom floor.

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Inspiration for a 1960s kitchen remodel in New York

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Mid-sized farmhouse attached two-car garage photo in Los Angeles

I hired a contractor to replace the west-facing sliding door with a window, wall, and regular door. My dad and I then did all the remodeling including removing a partial wall to create the pass-through. I now have triple my original counterspace! Products used: Shakertown ready-to-assemble cabinets from Cabinet Giant in KC, MO (great customer service), basalt slate formica countertop, marmol 12x 24 Venatino brushed porcelain tile, Daltile matte black edging tile, Veresque aged cork hickory laminate flooring, George Kovacs monorail lighting in sable. Roman shades and curtains made from fabric from Spoonflower - Kate Greenaway's "A Is For Apple" peacoquettedesigns and black grosgrain ribbon. This is my first attempt at making Roman shades, Sailrite has a great video on the process.) photo-C. Schmidt

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Drop-in bathtub - huge coastal master light wood floor drop-in bathtub idea in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops and white walls

The classic schoolhouse light fixture has been an American icon for almost 90 years. The Academy collection from Sea Gull Lighting is today’s interpretation of these utilitarian lights which have enjoyed resurgence in popularity given their clean, versatile design. Today, top designers regularly select this ubiquitous look for applications in almost every room of the house. Available in Brushed Nickel and Heirloom Bronze finishes, in addition to a Chrome finish also offered for ceiling and wall fixtures only. Many of the fixtures are available with incandescent lamping or ENERGY STAR-qualified fluorescent lamping. The Academy collection includes pendants in four sizes, semi-flush ceiling fixtures in two sizes, and one-light, two-light, three-light and four-light wall/bath fixtures. Damp Listed. Most of these fixtures easily convert to LED by purchasing LED replacement lamps sold separately.

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mirror backsplash and white countertops

The Capulet LED Integrated Outdoor Wall Sconce is designed with a low-wattage LED light source that never needs replacing, producing the same light as a regular bulb using a fraction of the electricity. Presented in a striking modern style that complements transitionally styled homes, the black finish and clear bubble glass shade offer a sleek design that maximizes your outdoor living space. The 13-inch height makes a huge impact and looks great on either side of your entryway, garage or on porch. But you can also bring this beauty inside too! With so many options, which will you choose?