This little niche needed a doorway, so we created a bookcase. This is a photo of it open for full access.

Close up of slow 'creek' with cascade and pond areas for koi in customer's back yard. Includes meandering gravel pathways and planted bed areas, as well as stone seat. Design by John DeVore

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Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Oklahoma City

Shortly after starting my firm in 1982 one of my neighbors in Historic Fourth Ward asked if I would design the renovation of a three story 1890's building in downtown Charlotte for use by his law firm. The building had been stripped of al of it's historic features and was finished with stucco. Due to the size of the project I worked in the offices of Reg Narmour. My first order of business was to create a three story lobby with a monumental stair. During the design process the Owner and i traveled to New York City and Connecticut in search of architectural elements for inside and out. There we found bronze doors and light fixtures, paneling from the 17th Century and countless other historic artifacts. By the time the renovation was complete I had renovated a two story walk up next door for my offices.

This bathroom remodel was designed to feel bright and refreshing, featuring a wood acorn finish vanity with a sleek white quartz countertop and elegant brass fixtures that add warmth and contrast. The shower showcases striking green ceramic mosaic tile, paired with a Carrara marble mosaic flooring inside the shower for added texture and visual interest, while white Calacatta Oro porcelain tiles define the main bathroom floor for a clean, seamless finish. A glass skylight above fills the space with natural light, and the glass shower enclosure keeps the layout open and airy, creating a calm and polished everyday retreat. Project designed by Chi Renovation, a renowned renovation firm based in Skokie. We specialize in general contracting, kitchen and bath remodeling, and design & build services. We cater to the entire Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with emphasis on the North Side and North Shore regions. You'll find our work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more info about Chi Renovation, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

A textured vanity, green countertop, open shelving, and stunning two-tone finishes make this minimalist bathroom feel comforting, stylish, and functional.

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Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Phoenix

Fleeting but wonderful shadows are cast during the late afternoon in Autumn

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Basement - Classic Gray Painted Walls with a Semi-Gloss Finish - Vinyl Flooring - Sliding Doors for Bedroom - Demolition of Main Wall to create an Open Floor Plan

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Small beach style l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

It’s always a good idea to double-check any tile cleaning advice you receive with a professional. Sometimes advice can be inaccurate and cause more problems than good. Such was the case with this customer, who lives in the small town of Appleton near Warrington. He had been advised by his builder to use brick acid to remove carpet glue from a newly discovered Quarry tiled floor. Taking the advice, he had washed the floor several times with a solution of brick acid diluted with water. But while this seemed to successfully remove the carpet glue, it also severely discoloured the grout lines, leaving the entire floor looking grubby and unappealing. The customer was just about to go on holiday, and asked me to see what could be done to restore the floor’s appearance while he was gone. With the house to myself, I got to work. My first job was to strip the floor property to remove old sealers present on the tile using a strong dilution of our high alkaline cleaner, Tile Doctor Pro Clean. We use this cleaner on all types of tile and natural stone due to its versatility and consistency. I spread the solution onto the floor and left to dwell for twenty minutes before scrubbing with a black pad fitted to a floor rotary machine. This process also removed the years of dirt and dust that had penetrated through the recently removed carpet. I also paid attention to the grout lines giving them a good scrub with a stiff grout brush, but the acid staining proved to be impossible to remove completely. While I’m not sure exactly how long the floor had been covered by carpet, it’s safe to say a deep clean had been long, long overdue. Once I had cleaned the floor to a high standard, I used a wet-vac to remove the now dirty cleaning solution from the floor, before leaving it to dry off completely overnight. Upon my return to the property the next day, I tested to make sure the floor was dry enough to seal, which is important as excess moisture can cloud the sealer and damage its performance. Once satisfied, I applied one coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow, which is our impregnating sealer designed to really bring out the natural colours in the tile, followed by two coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go to give the tiles a stain resistant, low-sheen finish. After this was dry I coloured the grout lines with a matching Tile Doctor Grout Colourant to cover and hide the damage the acid had caused to the grout lines. Finally, I gave the floor three more coats of Seal and Go to add the finishing touches. My customer returned from holiday to find a completely transformed floor. Looking at the before and after photos, it is easy to see why he was more than happy with the result! Another satisfied customer. Alastair Robb West Cheshire Tile Doctor

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