All images by Paul Bardagjy & Jonathan Jackson
Inspiration for a victorian freestanding bathtub remodel in Austin

Location: Austin, Texas, United States Renovation and addition to existing house built in 1920's. The front entry room is the original house - renovated - and we added 1600 sf to bring the total up to 2100 sf. The house features an open floor plan, large windows and plenty of natural light considering this is a dense, urban neighborhood.

Photographer: Tom Crane
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Photography: Barry Halkin
Elegant kids' subway tile claw-foot bathtub photo in Philadelphia with a wall-mount sink and blue walls

Eichanlaub, Inc. Project Entry: Warm Invitation 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential Hardscaping $60,000 & Over Award Level: Silver Project Description: Remarkable...In a high-end neighborhood defmed by the everyday, typical landscapes this discerning client really wanted the new landscape to not only be functional but also stand out as something very special and personal. With a large family and a very busy lifestyle the clients dreamed of having a wonderful spill-over space to accommodate the everyday needs of the family as well as provide a comfortable living space to entertain office associates on occasion. Before the transformation began the clients entertained outdoors primarily under cover of the existing porch adjacent to the family room. The desire was to expand the living space and add an outdoor fireplace. Initially the clients were thinking of attaching the frreplace to the perimeter of the existing porch; upon further discussion it was proposed to be moved further out into the yard. The first challenge was to establish a new grade for the patio on an existing slope which was sloping away from the patio in two different directions. To achieve this grade change a retaining wall was needed. The use of natural stone was paramount in the design as the clients felt it lends a timeless quality to the overall look. With this in mind it was important to keep the wall and other features made of a natural material. The main structural wall to manage the grade was made of dry stacked 3-6-9 cut Limestone and capped with Limestone. The expanded patio space was made of dimensional cut Bluestone set on a concrete base. The clients wanted a more fluid design to the patio but yet did like the clean lines normally scene in a more formal layout. The arc-tangent design marries those two styles beautifully. The seat wall and the frreplace are made of concrete block construction and veneered Pennsylvania Fieldstone. The seat wall bookends both sides of the frreplace and follows the same arc-tangent design of the patio. The frreplace is also equipped with a natural gas starter for burning frrewood. The second challenge was the desire to design and build an intimate outdoor space in a backyard with many of the native trees removed and no privacy fencing in place. The placement of the fireplace as well as a strategic location of an Arborvitae gives the overall sense of cozy enclosure. The Boxwood hedge located in the planting bed on top of the 3-6-9 Limestone wall defmes a sense of security and safety by defming a natural railing to the elevated Bluestone patio. The added, painted, cedar arbor also lends itself well to defining the space and giving a greater feeling of the cozy intimate feel the clients were seeking. We added a niche light in the arch which lights the two limestone steps that brings the clients off the patio and down to lawn grade. The paint of the arbor matches the trim of the house perfectly. There are also a few copper path lights and well as a brass well light illuminating the Redbud tree. Bluestone stepping stones on the opposite end of the patio from the arbor allows access to the backyard lawn areas as well complete the design. All of the plantings had to be deer resistant, require low maintenance and provide seasonal interest throughout the entire year. Another requirement was the size of the patio to allow for the client to have plenty of spaces to accommodate annual container plantings to bring in the seasonal interest they desired. Client expectations were exceeded and they have noted on more how much more time they spend outside. They truly think of their new outdoor living space as remarkable! PLANT LIST Genus/Species (Common Name) 1 - Cercis canadensis (Redbud) 7 - Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' (Degroot's Spire Arborvitae) 1 - Thuja occidentalis 'Wintergreen' (Wintergreen Arborvitae) 6 - Buxus 'Dee Runk' (Dee Runk Boxwood) 13 - Rosa 'Knock Out' (Knock Out Rose) 5 - Itea virginiana 'Little Henry' (Little Henry Dwf. Sweetspire) 1 - Fothergilla x gardenii 'Mt. Airy' (Mt. Airy Fothergilla) 11 - Buxus x 'Green Gem' (Green Gem Boxwood) 2 - Clematis jackmanii Superba (Jackman Superba Clematis) 2 - Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge) 56 - Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' (Hyperion daylillies) 40 - Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' (Max Frei Geranium) 1 - Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Maiden grass) 10 - Delosperma 'John Proffit' (John Proffit Ice Plant) 6 - Liriopespicata (Liriope) 5 - Lavandula augustifolia 'Hidcote' (Hidcote Lavender) Photo Credit: Eichenlaub, Inc.

Modern Master Bathroom with floating bench and illuminated shower niche Architect: Tom Cole Interior Designer: Robyn Scott www.rsidesigns.com Photographer: Teri Fotheringham Keywords: Lighting, Lighting Design, Master Bath, Master Bath Lighting, Shower Light, Shower Lights, Shower Lighting, Bath Lighting, Lighting Designer, Shower, modern shower, contemporary shower, modern shower bench, LED lighting, lighting design, modern shower, modern shower, modern shower, modern shower, modern shower lighting, modern sower, modern shower, modern shower lighting, contemporary shower, contemporary shower lighting., modern shower lighting, modern shower, modern shower light, MODERN SHOWER LIGHTING, modern shower, modern shower.

With the marble cemented to the old masonry fireplace a new one-piece “cap type” wooden mantel was placed over the existing fireplace. The before and after photos show the remarkable difference.

The custom height single ovens were placed side by side to allow for easy use and the large island provided plenty of work space. The combination of clean sleek lines with a variety of finishes and textures keeps this “beach house cottage look” current and comfortable.

Custom designed island and formaldehyde free cabinets. The family requested a “Texas Deco Industrial” style home. Part of the USGBC’s LEED Pilot program it was built with Insulated Concrete Forms and multiple solar systems. Unique and whimsical, the interior design reflects the family’s artful and fun loving personality. Completed in 2007 it was certified as the first LEED Gold home in Houston.

Transitional Design Condo Update in San Francisco, California Pacific Heights Neighborhood The owners of this condo in Pacific Heights wanted to update their 60’s style kitchen and bathrooms yet strike a balance between ultra modern and conservative. To achieve this, we combined clean modern lines and contemporary fittings with warm natural stone and rich woods. In the kitchen, a distinctive effect is achieved by using quarter sawn cherry veneer on the shaker style cabinet doors with parallel grain run horizontally. Beautiful brown granite and custom stain compliment the oak floors we selected to provide continuity with the rest of the house. The master bath features a vanity designed with a wrap-over counter of thick granite, wenge wood veneers, Venetian plaster and a carefully coordinated variety of glass and stone tiles. In the guest bath a similar material palette is enlivened by inclusion of a wall hung toilet and an art niche.

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Bergen County, NJ - Traditional - Kitchen Designed by Bart Lidsky of The Hammer & Nail Inc. Photography by: Steve Rossi This classic white kitchen creamy white Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry and espresso Stained Rift White Oak Base Cabinetry. The highly articulated storage is a functional hidden feature of this kitchen. The countertops are 2" Thick Danby Marble with a mosaic marble backsplash. Pendant lights are built into the cabinetry above the sink. http://thehammerandnail.com #BartLidsky #HNdesigns #KitchenDesign