Ceiling high stone fireplace topped by a bold oil on canvas by Miriam Schapiro. Photo: Kim Sargent
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Abstract art above fireplace... note that this piece is leaning on the mantle, giving a less formal look. This artist is offering limited edition prints. Please contact us for information: studio@trudymontgomery.com Photo credit: Laura Moss

Private residence. Designed by Derrell Parker. Photo by KuDa Photography
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A pair of wavering metal ribbons rise up from their base in a dual V-shape, their fluttering arms reaching outward and upward together. The graceful contemporary curves of this metal sculpture are colored a pure blue, and the texture on their metal surfaces makes them glow and glimmer in sunlight. Dimensions: - Approximately 40"H x 33"L x 7"D including the 14" artistically textured wooden base. - Ready to secure to a patio, deck or garden stone with the included pre-drilled mounting plate for easy installation.(Screws not included) Color: Blue Please note: custom pieces are available for your size and color specifications.

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Kalinosky Landscaping, Inc. http://www.kalinoskylandscapinginc.com/ Project Entry: The Mountaintop Pool Project 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $60,000 & Over Award Level: Bronze Project Description: On their mountain top farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the clients desired a pool area that felt disjoint from their home, its own space. It had to feel calm. We feel we absolutely accomplished this as guests to the site frequently use the words ‘zen-like' to describe the experience. Your journey begins through a groomed forest on a meandering mulch path 400' in length. This acts as a compression to exaggerate the release you experience when encountering the pool floating in a field at the edge of the forest. There is no formal paving, just five flagstone slabs (4'x12') floating with simple chaises on them. There is a strong orthogonal grain to the architectural elements on the site with the pool, pool house, and stone walls all being parallel to each other. This countered by the soft, organic plantings and ribbons of field grass and mowed lawns all positioned on a playful diagonal bias. The plantings for the most part are native to the mid-atlantic region with some hybrids to softly add summer color and texture. We designed a functional pool house, both cairn and rustic in nature. There are hinged storm shutters for all the screened openings to protect the interior from the strong storms often experienced on this mountain. We chose 1/2" mild steel plates as the material to construct the fireplace with. The steel was allowed to oxidize to a beautiful rust-orange patina. The fireplace is modern and dynamic in form, a wonderful juxtaposition to the stone walls and soft field grass. We designed the fence to be a non-fence. The posts are arranged in a whimsical, playful pattern, not straight like a fence should be. With this playful post arrangement and its transparent wire mesh, the fence becomes innocuous, receding into the background. Where the fence interfaces with the walls it never does so at the ends. The walls always pass beyond the fence creating a dynamic, not static position. We designed and built aluminum and concrete vaults to accommodate the auto cover on the pool, which retracts underground to leave the surface of the pool uncluttered. Complete irrigation and lighting systems were also installed. The pool site is located 425' from the residence. We trenched and installed the utilities the entire length through the forest by hand. The hand trenching ensured minimal insult to the forest tree root systems. The mature pines in the field near the pool were protected by fencing during construction. And where root systems had to be traversed , we protected them from compaction with plywood, mulch, and geotextile roads. We also installed a dedicated septic system for the pool house. It should be noted the clients don't worship the sun. In response we planted large caliber shade trees on the south and west sides of the pool to provide shade by extending the forest to the waters' edge. Care was taken not to create a vignette in the field, but a landscape that has no visual boundaries. Through the use of native plants, natural architectural materials and the preservation of existing forest and field conditions, we have produced a calm, natural recreational environment. Photo Credit: Kalinosky Landscaping, Inc.

This living room was inspired by elements of nature: a flowing stream and river stones. The custom-made wall decor, glass panels, and custom tabletop mimic the fluid movement of water. Designer: Fumiko Faiman, ASID. Photo by: Jeri Koegel.

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The landscape architect and homeowner reserved this location for the "perfect" sculpture, hunting for over 10 years. Finally "Kismet" was found and placed.

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
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This unique eye-catching, breath-taking free-standing sculpture is a spectacular architectural feature to add distinctive modern style to your landscape, and a stunning focal point for your home or office. Creatively designed and built for dynamic indoor or all-seasons outdoor display. My signature-defined hand textured intricacies and carvings into the metal capture and reflect surrounding light sources creating enhanced interaction with captivating illusions of dimensions, depth and 3D expressive movement as viewed from different angles. The wood base is artistically textured with a water resistant seal suitable for year-around weather elements. The attractive finished aluminum base plate with pre-drilled holes allows you to screw or bolt the sculpture to a wood deck, concrete patio, or garden stone for added stability outdoors. Rubber bumpers are included for indoor display. An innovative abstract sculpture that is a perfect standalone work of art - or showcased in numbers - for sophisticated dazzling contemporary decor to suit any lifestyle. Dimensions: - Approximately 49"H x 17"L x 12"D including the 14" artistically textured wooden base. - Ready to secure to a patio, deck or garden stone with the included pre-drilled mounting plate for easy installation.(Screws not included) Color: All Natural Silver

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Winner of "Best Interior Design Professional's Choice" and "Best Craftsmanship Professional's Choice". Custom design and interior design by The WhiteHouse Collection. Furnishings by Paul Schatz Furniture. Photography by Blackstone Edge Studios.

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