this garage conversion includes custom built in cabinets with barn doors and movie projection area, hardwood flooring and a built in wall folding bed cabinet 4" LED recessed lights throughout the vaulted ceilings with a white wood siding and reclaimed wood beams A custom built in bar with Quartz counter tops and reclaimed wood shelves

Ken Dahlin
Living room - small 1950s open concept concrete floor and red floor living room idea in Chicago with beige walls, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace

Organic soil amendments are cultivated into the soil. Since their nutrients are released by soil microbes, they need to be mixed into the soil so they're in contact with the soil food web. These organic fertilizers are built into the soil at the start of the season, and release over time--no need for additional fertilizers, it's like winding up a clock. Photo by Steve Masley

Large southwest formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Albuquerque with a standard fireplace, white walls, a plaster fireplace and a tv stand

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Developer: KGA Lifestyle | Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Corey Gaffer

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.

©Edward Butera / ibi designs / Boca Raton, Florida
Open concept kitchen - large mid-century modern l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

borders and wall cap were poured in hazelnut integral color, with charcoal powder release agent, and seamless old granite slate stamp) with inset pathway lighting. the entryway,sitting area,and porch were poured in wood chip integral color and charcoal powder release, and large ashlar slate stamp.

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Toronto with a fire pit and a roof extension

Scott Hargis Photo
Family room - modern medium tone wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls

Have the salt air of the sea without going to the beach! We can custom build your sauna with a salt wall using real blocks of salt. The steam releases the salt into the air to give a revitalizing breath to open up the lungs and further relax the body. This type of design is recommended for those with allergy issues. Featured in this photo are also our adjustable Serenity benches that act like recliners. The lower benches are curved. The floors have cedar tiles. We can design any of our traditional saunas to include any of the features pictured here.

Guest Bathroom Three Design: TJ Monahan, ibby/Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. Photo: Angie Seckinger
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in DC Metro

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor and beige floor enclosed dining room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Inspiration for a large transitional formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Houston with white walls

A VELUX skylight over the shower creates an outdoor bathing experience within the comfort of your home. Plus, the skylight opens to release humid air to keep the bathroom fresh and dry.

Colorful, elegant and cozy master bedroom. Photography by Andy Frame
Bedroom - large coastal master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Chicago with gray walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
1960s living room photo in Dallas

Open and airy. Balusters are rusted rebar, coated and lightly sanded for durability and safety. The exterior siding is brought into the interior for interest. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield