Dry stream beds with aesthetically-placed boulders planted with a mixture of shrubs, grasses, ferns, perennials and groundcover to provide year-round interest and color.

Calacatta Viola marble is defined by its dense, slow-formed crystalline structure, which produces the deep burgundy and violet veining that moves with rare chromatic intensity across a ground of cool white — characteristics that a high-gloss polished finish renders with full optical clarity on this wall-mount natural stone basin. Cut to a precise 20"×20" corner geometry with a 7" height, the floating profile resolves the architectural problem of compact bathrooms without reducing the visual weight the stone commands, while a fluted front profile introduces rhythmic shadow and tactile relief against the otherwise planar surface. The partially filled texture of the ribbed face contrasts directly with the mirror-polished basin interior, giving this corner wall-mount marble sink a layered materiality that reads as resolved architectural detail rather than decorative addition. Configured with one pre-drilled faucet hole for corner placement.

This dining room was impersonal with only builder paint. This was resolved with a beautiful combination of Sherwin Williams Monorail Silver on the walls with SW Colonnade Gray on the ceiling. Now the colors compliment the wood tones and show off the crown molding, wainscoting and ceiling medallion.

Double shelves that independently pull out of the cabinet allow easy access to the back of the cabinet. Available in a variety of finishes and three sizes.

A carefully resolved architectural detail reflects the warm contemporary character of this Rare Builders custom home in College Park. New Hampshire’s front elevation pairs a copper garage door and entry canopy with a mature tree in College Park, Orlando. Tall windows and a glazed front door punctuate the white facade.

This house had been vacant and for sale for 15 months, draining seller's finances. We staged it, and the first person who saw it after staging put in an offer. Sold in 48 hours! This living room is shaped like a triangle, and it was hard to picture how to furnish it. Staging resolved the issue.

Inspiration for a contemporary formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in DC Metro with white walls

Bathroom remodel for feminine home office/guest bath. Carrara gold basketweave with ming green stone compliments the botanical print wallpaper from Schumacher. Shower tile is Walker Zanger. Hive LA Home repurposed a vintage Louis dresser for a beautiful statement vanity with useful storage. Fixtures by Kohler Photo by Amy Bartlam

Living room - living room idea in New York

The lower level lawn area was perpetually soggy across the back fed by the runoff from the sloping yard. To resolve this, Betz installed a four-foot-deep French drain using stone covered with filter fabric and topsoil to support a variety of low maintenance ground covers. The area is home to multiple bird feeders.

Kousa Dogwoods frame the granite autocourt. The challenge of this site was to design functional living spaces while resolving a series of problems. Two entry courts offer suitable welcomes to the home: a formal granite court that is approached from above as one descends down a once blind driveway, and a more utilitarian play court off the garage. The rear yard, once disconnected from the house, is terraced and suitable for entertaining. A granite stair descends from the terrace to a new expanded lower lawn. A custom fire pit sits off the upper terrace and provides a more intimate gathering space.

Cerno’s mission is to design and build original products in California. To make this possible we advocate for creativity and ingenuity in every step of the process. Our philosophy is grounded in the utmost respect for the materials, the craftsmanship and our entire team. The Plura is a simple, straight forward fixture that is excellently executed. With the Plura it was about resolving the seams and edges and their relationships to one another. The result is a scalable fixture that has a sharp, sophisticated feel. Features: Wood Grain Will Vary Energy Efficient LED Light Source Handmade Eco-Friendly Switch Location: Hardwired Damp Location rated to accommodate any room in the home including bathrooms, kitchens, covered patios, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, entryways, foyers, and everything in between. Specifications: Included canopy measures as 5"" Width x 0.3"" Thick Voltage: 120-277V AC Requires 1 x 32.5-Watt LED Module (Integrated) 2815 Lumes, 90 CRI, 2700K (Warm) Color Temperature Compatible with TRIAC / ELV Dimmer / 0-10V Dimmers

The customer wanted to replace an aging wooden deck and increase the usable space in the back yard. We decided to replace the deck with pavers and installed a retaining wall to allow us to increase the size of the patio. We added a fire pit and sitting bench to improve usability and put in low voltage light fixtures to offer night time ambience. Drainage and grading was the final touch to resolve the issue with standing water in the backyard and to keep the patio as dry as possible.

During production, it was discovered that the grey linear tiles were 5/16” narrower than the white linear tiles. Unfortunately, this was a manufacturer error that could not be corrected. Of course, getting the tiles to line up in the corners would be an impossible task. In order to resolve this, our team came up with the solution of turning the gray linear tiles vertically. It turns out that this accentuated the waterfall effect even more, which became a perfect solution to what could have been a difficult obstacle.

Mid-sized southwest light wood floor and beige floor dining room photo in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Lobby project for a multi-story building serving professional office on the lobby level and condominium owners on the upper floors. Design unified existing mid-Century design elements on the exterior of the building, various existing materials and the iconim crystal chandelier - in keeping with the building's name of Crystal House. The design for this sub-grade building entrance also artfully resolved an issue of lobby damage from periodic city storm drain over flooding by creating an impervious custom designed concrete art floor.

These homeowners faced a significant challenge when designing the patio of their dreams. The yard sloped into a forest backing onto their home. This was resolved by building several steps that lead to a beautiful sunken patio with a surrounding U-Cara retaining wall that showcases their lush gardens. They chose to also add a U-Cara firepit as the focal point, so their family can relax in a cozy setting.

A young family with kids purchased their first home and contacted me with the task to design an upbeat and energetic space for them, which also will have all the functionality they needed. There were some restrains - a load-bearing beam ran across the space leaving very little wall space on the left available. We've chosen European size appliances and creatively resolved the corner to allow the sink placement. and added a ton of color and shine.

The customer wanted to replace an aging wooden deck and increase the usable space in the back yard. We decided to replace the deck with pavers and installed a retaining wall to allow us to increase the size of the patio. We added a fire pit and sitting bench to improve usability and put in low voltage light fixtures to offer night time ambience. Drainage and grading was the final touch to resolve the issue with standing water in the backyard and to keep the patio as dry as possible.