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Patios made of concrete squares can be chic, but ther spaces between the squares can present problems like tipsy tables, wobbly chairs, and even twisted ankles and trip hazards. This couple wanted the low maintenance requirements of artificial turf and the modern look of concrete squares, but they also wanted a safe space for their young children. So instead of the river rocks that were formally in the patio joints which created uneven levels and trip hazards, they asked if we could remove some squares and install turf between the remaining ones. We used a special technique of installing 2 inch firm turf pads in the joints first and then gluing the turf strips to the pads. This makes the turf level with the concrete squares and will keep the narrow turf strips from lifting, as they would if we had used the conventional turf fasteners here.

Classic farmhouse style brings instant charm to your large dining area. Enjoy the convenience of this Mission/Shaker inspired table that adjusts to four different sizes for holidays and special occasions, not leaving your free space occupied by an unused table most of the year. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the room to dance, exercise, home office, whatever floats your boat, while the kids are away? Why limit yourself to a small table, that may be sufficient most of the time, but requires you to improvise for additional seating when your studious little angels come back from college with two car loads of friends, parties, family get-togethers or when guest arrive when you least expect it? This expansion table is your space saving answer. When you are living your day to day life keep this traditional dining table small. Accommodate that mobile cart (we have a matching one) for your laptop, recipes and cookbooks, more room to maneuver and less furniture to clean under. Perfect if you require seating for 12 people now, and then decide or need to downsize, this well-designed country cottage table has the functionality to follow you everywhere. Sunset Trading’s two-year warranty reassures you will love this versatile dining table. You have nothing but memories to lose! Set includes table and six chairs in pecan & wheat.

This Cobble Hill Brownstone for a family of five is a fun and captivating design, the perfect blend of the wife’s love of English country style and the husband’s preference for modern. The young power couple, her the co-founder of Maisonette and him an investor, have three children and a dog, requiring that all the surfaces, finishes and, materials used throughout the home are both beautiful and durable to make every room a carefree space the whole family can enjoy.
The primary design challenge for this project was creating both distinct places for the family to live their day to day lives and also a whole floor dedicated to formal entertainment. The clients entertain large dinners on a monthly basis as part of their profession. We solved this by adding an extension on the Garden and Parlor levels. This allowed the Garden level to function as the daily family operations center and the Parlor level to be party central. The kitchen on the garden level is large enough to dine in and accommodate a large catering crew.
On the parlor level, we created a large double parlor in the front of the house; this space is dedicated to cocktail hour and after-dinner drinks. The rear of the parlor is a spacious formal dining room that can seat up to 14 guests. The middle "library" space contains a bar and facilitates access to both the front and rear rooms; in this way, it can double as a staging area for the parties.
The remaining three floors are sleeping quarters for the family and frequent out of town guests. Designing a row house for private and public functions programmatically returns the building to a configuration in line with its original design.
This project was published in Architectural Digest.
Photography by Sam Frost
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Planum 0990 White Silk Description
SET INCLUDES:
Door Slab, thickness 1 9/16"
Trims
Jamb
Hinges
Passage Handle
Door made of solid pine Wood and painted white coating. It is not recommended to paint.
Door is not pre-drilled for the hardware and not pre-attached to the frame.
Assembly of frames and trims required. Door works with all swing directions.
SOLID CORE
Solid Wood core made by laminated Wood using Ciplex technology.
NO FORMALDEHYDE
Environmentally friendly using only latest eco-friendly materials.
Company requires use of only the safest materials.
We care about our planet, the environment and you and your loved ones.
Sarto Doors are Ideal for use in hospitals and childcare centers.
SEALING GUM GERMAN COMPANY DEVENTER
It has a special profile that allows to protect your home from dust, makes a cozy and quiet atmosphere around every day.
On another side it allows you to save 35 % more heat and save up to 20% to the bill.
SOUND ATTENUATION
Door's 40mm thick solid Wood construction yields 30% noise reduction over standard doors.
CONSTRUCTION
Door is manufactured from a single piece of Wood and will give several generations of normal usage with minimal care.

This rounded, mortared flagstone patio feels organic and tranquil, giving these homeowners a relaxing space to enjoy the outdoors.
Large transitional patio photo in DC Metro
Large transitional patio photo in DC Metro

PREPARATION AND PLANNING
First, we assessed existing wall conditions and repaired minor imperfections. Next, surfaces were thoroughly cleaned and primed for maximum adhesion. Then, precise measurements ensured perfect pattern alignment throughout the space.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Subsequently, we carefully cut each strip accounting for pattern matching. Moreover, professional installation techniques eliminated bubbles and ensured seamless seams. Finally, detailed finishing work created flawless edges and corners.
CHICAGO-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
Furthermore, older Chicago buildings present unique challenges including settling walls, vintage plaster surfaces, and lead paint considerations. Therefore, proper preparation becomes crucial for long-lasting results that withstand seasonal temperature fluctuations.
RESULTS AND QUALITY
Consequently, the finished installation showcases perfect pattern alignment and professional craftsmanship. The wallpaper enhances the entry hall's architectural character while providing durability for high-traffic use.
PROFESSION AL TIPS
Homeowners should always hire experienced installers for complex patterns. Additionally, investing in quality primer saves money long-term by ensuring proper adhesion and easier future removal.
See more work and request free estimate at windypainters.com.
Q: How long does wallpaper installation take? / A: Most entry halls require one to two days depending on pattern complexity, surface preparation needs, and room size for professional wallpaper installation.
Q: Can you install over existing wallpaper? / A: We recommend removing old wallpaper first for best adhesion, though some situations allow installation over existing wallpaper after proper preparation and assessment.
Q: What wallpaper works best in Chicago? / A: Vinyl and fabric-backed wallpapers handle Chicago's climate changes best, providing durability against humidity fluctuations and temperature variations throughout seasons.
Q: Do you guarantee installation work? / A: Yes, Windy City Painters provides comprehensive warranties covering wallpaper installation craftsmanship and adhesion for specified warranty periods on all projects.
Q: How do you handle pattern matching? / A: We carefully measure walls, calculate pattern repeats, and plan installation sequence to ensure perfect wallpaper installation pattern alignment throughout the space.
Q: Can wallpaper work in vintage buildings? / A: Absolutely, we specialize in wallpaper installation for older Chicago homes, understanding unique challenges like settling walls and vintage plaster surfaces.
Q: What preparation is required? / A: Proper wallpaper installation requires surface assessment, repairs, thorough cleaning, appropriate priming, and climate control for optimal adhesion and lasting results.
Q: Do you remove old wallpaper? / A: Yes, we provide professional wallpaper removal services using safe techniques that protect underlying wall surfaces during the wallpaper installation preparation process.
Q: How much does installation cost? / A: Wallpaper installation costs vary based on room size, pattern complexity, surface preparation needs, and wallpaper selection - contact for detailed estimates.
Q: What tools do professionals use? / A: Professional wallpaper installation requires specialized smoothing tools, precision cutting equipment, quality brushes, and professional-grade adhesives for optimal results and longevity.

Lending a touch of minimalist, modern appeal to your space, this cabinet showcases a clean-lined silhouette with four tufting style doors. Come with the white and gold hue, it creates an inviting look that complements nearly any layout style. The tempered glass top is easy to clean and perfect to hold decorative items, while four doors open to reveal generous interior space for a variety of storage options. Try it in the kitchen to store serveware, stemware, and china for special occasions. Or place it in your bedroom to store clothes, towels and more. As versatile as handsome, this piece looks great and adds function to almost any space.
- Materials: Manufactured Wood, Tempered Glass, Stainless Steel
- Finish: White, Gold
- Overall Dimensions: 59.1"W x 16.9"D x 31.1"H (1500mmW x 430mmD x 790mmH)
- Number of Shelves: 2
- Adjustable Shelves: No
- Number of Doors: 4
- Assembly Required: No

A compact kitchen design requires astute space planning to maximize the available storage and workspace. Base corner cabinets incorporate lazy susans, and have matching upper diagonal wall cabinets. Every space is utilized, including a small storage are in the base cabinet next to the dishwasher. The stainless sink includes an offset faucet in a matching finish, that also complements the stainless appliances and hood. The kitchen includes a dining table with pendant lights, and connects to the family room to facilitate family dinners and casual entertaining.

This staircase is a “curved” staircase design and is an example of highly specialized woodwork. The challenge with this curved wall was to use something that would be flexible enough to build into the curve. We settled on doing “Judges Panels.” “Judges Panels” are created with a “stacked box” look from the floor (or from the steps in this case) to the ceiling. Panel molding was used to build the box frames because it’s flexible enough to make those curves. The calculations necessary to make the boxes or frames and to make the cuts is where a highly skilled craftsman is separated from a regular trim carpenter. The process required two full days just to mark up the wall to visually set up how it was to be laid out. Then another two full days were needed to cut each frame and nail it to the wall. Every cut was absolutely perfect. Once all the woodwork was completed, the panel wall was sprayed with white enamel to give it the look of a full wood wall. The end result was stunning.

Modern Kitchen Remodel | Bay Area, CA
This project features a full modern kitchen remodel completed by Cube Construction Inc., a licensed and insured general contractor serving the Bay Area.
The scope of work included demolition of the existing kitchen, installation of custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, updated flooring, electrical and lighting upgrades, and a complete interior finish to achieve a clean, modern look. The layout was optimized for functionality and natural light while maintaining a contemporary design aesthetic.
All work was performed in compliance with California building codes and local requirements. Special attention was given to detail, quality craftsmanship, and long-term durability.
? Location: Bay Area, CA
? Services: Kitchen Remodeling, Home Renovation, Interior Remodeling
? Contractor: Cube Construction Inc.

Planum 0990 White Silk Description
SET INCLUDES:
Door Slab, thickness 1 9/16"
Trims
Jamb
Hinges
Passage Handle
Door made of solid pine Wood and painted white coating. It is not recommended to paint.
Door is not pre-drilled for the hardware and not pre-attached to the frame.
Assembly of frames and trims required. Door works with all swing directions.
SOLID CORE
Solid Wood core made by laminated Wood using Ciplex technology.
NO FORMALDEHYDE
Environmentally friendly using only latest eco-friendly materials.
Company requires use of only the safest materials.
We care about our planet, the environment and you and your loved ones.
Sarto Doors are Ideal for use in hospitals and childcare centers.
SEALING GUM GERMAN COMPANY DEVENTER
It has a special profile that allows to protect your home from dust, makes a cozy and quiet atmosphere around every day.
On another side it allows you to save 35 % more heat and save up to 20% to the bill.
SOUND ATTENUATION
Door's 40mm thick solid Wood construction yields 30% noise reduction over standard doors.
CONSTRUCTION
Door is manufactured from a single piece of Wood and will give several generations of normal usage with minimal care.

The site for this waterfront residence is located on the
Great Neck Peninsula, facing west to views of NYC and
the borough bridges. When purchased, there existed a
50-year-old house and pool structurally condemned
which required immediate removal. Once the site was
cleared, a year was devoted to stabilizing the seawall
and hill to accommodate the newly proposed home.
The lot size, shape and relationship to an easement
access road, overlaid with strict zoning regulations was
a key factor in the organization of the client’s program
elements. The arc contour of the easement road and
required setback informed the front facade shape,
which was designed as a privacy screen, as adjacent
homes are in close proximity. Due to strict height
requirements the house from the street appears to be
one story and then steps down the hill allowing for
three fully occupiable floors. The local jurisdiction also
granted special approval accepting the design of the
garage, within the front set back, as its roof is level with
the roadbed and fully landscaped. A path accesses a
hidden door to the bedroom level of the house. The
garage is accessed through a semicircular driveway
that leads to a depressed entry courtyard, offering
privacy to the main entrance.
The configuration of the home is a U-shape surrounding a
rear courtyard. This shape, along with suspended pods
assures water views to all occupants while not
compromising privacy from the adjacent homes.
The house is constructed on a steel frame, clad with fiber
cement, resin panels and an aluminum curtain wall
system. All roofs are accessible as either decks or
landscaped garden areas.
The lower level accesses decks, an outdoor kitchen, and
pool area which are perched on the edge of the upper
retaining wall.

Planum 0990 White Silk Description
SET INCLUDES:
Door Slab, thickness 1 9/16"
Trims
Jamb
Hinges
Passage Handle
Door made of solid pine Wood and painted white coating. It is not recommended to paint.
Door is not pre-drilled for the hardware and not pre-attached to the frame.
Assembly of frames and trims required. Door works with all swing directions.
SOLID CORE
Solid Wood core made by laminated Wood using Ciplex technology.
NO FORMALDEHYDE
Environmentally friendly using only latest eco-friendly materials.
Company requires use of only the safest materials.
We care about our planet, the environment and you and your loved ones.
Sarto Doors are Ideal for use in hospitals and childcare centers.
SEALING GUM GERMAN COMPANY DEVENTER
It has a special profile that allows to protect your home from dust, makes a cozy and quiet atmosphere around every day.
On another side it allows you to save 35 % more heat and save up to 20% to the bill.
SOUND ATTENUATION
Door's 40mm thick solid Wood construction yields 30% noise reduction over standard doors.
CONSTRUCTION
Door is manufactured from a single piece of Wood and will give several generations of normal usage with minimal care.

Remodel of Living Room, Kitchen, Entry and Garage with additional square footage added to Kitchen and Garage.
Remodeled Kitchen with 12×14 kitchen addition. Engineered concrete footings to support kitchen addition on slope tying in to 4 foot extension of Garage. Kitchen features Tiger Wood cabinets with Red Trim designed by owner.
Redesign single story entry to two story foyer with large windows and skylights.
Living Room Remodel including 4×16 footprint Expansion. Featuring 16 foot sliding glass doors to capture panoramic views of Portland.
Garage Expansion 4 x24 anchoring deck and kitchen addition on slope.
Build Challenge: Design and build a wrap-around floating fireplace hearth made from granite slab. Special engineering required for living room 16 foot sliding doors.

Many times we are asked, especially by former clients, to create “other” special projects for them. Here is one such project. A former AppWood Door client contacted us 3 years after receiving her custom door asking us to design and build a Dining Table for her that meshed some elements of her sleek and modern Front Entry Door while contrasting others.
After considerable thought, sketches and multiple drawings, we developed this “Live Edge”
Sycamore and Walnut table with a shop-made metal base. It incorporates the modern elements of her wood and metal door but with a softer, more organic and warm overall feel. The oblong shape of the Sycamore slab required a way to “widen” it on one end so it would be more uniform in size. We created a solid Walnut panel with soft curving lines and piston-fit it in the middle of the table to widen it and make it uniform in size.
Metal still meets wood… organically! Needless to say, she loves it

Remodel of Living Room, Kitchen, Entry and Garage with additional square footage added to Kitchen and Garage.
Remodeled Kitchen with 12×14 kitchen addition. Engineered concrete footings to support kitchen addition on slope tying in to 4 foot extension of Garage. Kitchen features Tiger Wood cabinets with Red Trim designed by owner.
Redesign single story entry to two story foyer with large windows and skylights.
Living Room Remodel including 4×16 footprint Expansion. Featuring 16 foot sliding glass doors to capture panoramic views of Portland.
Garage Expansion 4 x24 anchoring deck and kitchen addition on slope.
Build Challenge: Design and build a wrap-around floating fireplace hearth made from granite slab. Special engineering required for living room 16 foot sliding doors.

Modern Kitchen Remodel | Bay Area, CA
This project features a full modern kitchen remodel completed by Cube Construction Inc., a licensed and insured general contractor serving the Bay Area.
The scope of work included demolition of the existing kitchen, installation of custom cabinetry, new quartz countertops, updated flooring, electrical and lighting upgrades, and a complete interior finish to achieve a clean, modern look. The layout was optimized for functionality and natural light while maintaining a contemporary design aesthetic.
All work was performed in compliance with California building codes and local requirements. Special attention was given to detail, quality craftsmanship, and long-term durability.
? Location: Bay Area, CA
? Services: Kitchen Remodeling, Home Renovation, Interior Remodeling
? Contractor: Cube Construction Inc.

Another focal point in the Living Room from the kitchen area - The built out fireplace with mantel & special fireplace heater that doesn't require a real chimney. This was a flat wall behind it and was redesigned to give the room dimension, add a fireplace & use it as a heater in the winter. So ingenius!
Photos by General Millwork Supply

This staircase is a “curved” staircase design and is an example of highly specialized woodwork. The challenge with this curved wall was to use something that would be flexible enough to build into the curve. We settled on doing “Judges Panels.” “Judges Panels” are created with a “stacked box” look from the floor (or from the steps in this case) to the ceiling. Panel molding was used to build the box frames because it’s flexible enough to make those curves. The calculations necessary to make the boxes or frames and to make the cuts is where a highly skilled craftsman is separated from a regular trim carpenter. The process required two full days just to mark up the wall to visually set up how it was to be laid out. Then another two full days were needed to cut each frame and nail it to the wall. Every cut was absolutely perfect. Once all the woodwork was completed, the panel wall was sprayed with white enamel to give it the look of a full wood wall. The end result was stunning.

Artificial hedges are used to create instant landscape retreats. Artificial hedges require minimal maintenance, no watering, no fertilizer, no pruning and no insects. Additionally, artificial hedges are great for conserving water. We supply a wide selection of artificial plant products like artificial hedges, PVC fences, artificial plants balls, artificial grass and turf with design ideas.
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We personally make sure that we test and verify the quality of every brand that we offer and we give direct feedback to the manufacturer. Give us a call today to find out more!
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