Way back in the late 1970s, the owners of an 1894 Victorian in Somerville hired Charlie Allen Renovations to renovate and restore their home, a landmark property that had been divided into apartments and lost some of its period charm. This was a memorable project and it was a shock when the homeowners called in December 2014 to let us know that their home had been badly damaged by a fire. They asked if we could once again restore it to its original prominence. This time nearly every original element of the home needed to be restored or rebuilt. We began the process by carefully removing all original moulding and paneling, which was then catalogued, thoroughly cleaned, and stored away. Belfor, a property restoration firm, was hired to remove soot and smoky odors, which required opening the walls and then rebuilding them. Numerous decorative elements throughout the home, including an intricate stained glass window in the dining room, had been too badly damaged to be restored; these were carefully remade by both our talented team and by an exceptional group of project partners, to match their original design. All of the windows in the house had to be replaced, and all of its floors needed to be refinished. Tile hearth surrounding the dining room fireplace and the living room fireplace mantel and surround were removed, cleaned, and replaced. The homeowners also took the opportunity to have some long-desired renovations accomplished, including remodeling the outdated kitchen, which now features an expansive island, pantry closet, new cork flooring, backsplash, and greenhouse window. Today, the house is fully both meticulously restored and remodeled, and the owners are happily back home. At its conclusion, the project was awarded with the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission’s 2017 Directors Award and a 2018 Contractor of the Year Gold Award. Along with Belfor, additional project partners include Jackson Schillaci Woodworking, master finisher Wayne Towle, and Jim Anderson Stained Glass. Photo by Shelly Harrison Photography

This bathroom remodel by Designed with Grace & Joy is a thoughtful blend of accessibility, comfort, and elevated design. Created with the homeowner’s long-term lifestyle in mind, this transformation proves that functional spaces can still feel luxurious and refined. The layout was completely reimagined to feature a single-level floor with no shower threshold, ensuring seamless wheelchair accessibility and safe movement throughout the space. Strategically placed grab bars provide added stability without compromising the overall aesthetic. A drop-down shower seat and handheld shower fixture introduce flexibility and comfort, while the relocated shower controller prevents the shock of stepping into cold water. To enhance both function and ambiance, a sleek lighted niche was integrated into the shower for practical storage and a soft glow. The removal of the dual-level ceiling visually expanded the room, creating an open, airy atmosphere that feels modern and inviting. The result is a bathroom that balances smart universal design principles with timeless elegance — a space that supports everyday living while maintaining a clean, sophisticated look.

Design: Poul Henningsen Concept: The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Its design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs majority of the light downwards. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminating itself. In the PH 5 Classic, a warmer tone of light is created by the inside red cone and a small blue reflector. Finish: PH 50: Chili red, coconut white, mint blue, olive black or wasabi green, glossy, wet lacquered. PH 5 Classic: White, matt coated. PH 5: White/Pale rose, Dark Grey/Turquoise, Army/Dark Grey, Pale Rose/Green, matt coated. Material: Shades: Spun aluminium. Anti-glare disc: Blue, red, pale rose, green, dark grey or turquiose, spun aluminium. Struts: Aluminium coloured, purple or bronze coloured, rolled aluminium. Mounting: Suspension type: Cable 3x0,75mm². Canopy: Yes. Cable length: 3m. Weight: Max. 2.5kg. Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground. Info notes: PH 5 is painted with matt surface. PH 50 is painted with high-lustre surface.

Located in İzmir, this villa project harmoniously blends architectural elegance with Serapool’s sophisticated material selection. The Sukabumi Series interacts with the natural green hues of water to create a tropical atmosphere, while the Snow White Series brightens the design with its brilliant white tones that reflect light and add freshness. Snow White and Sukabumi outer trim pieces perfect the transitions, delivering visual continuity and refined edge details. All products offer high durability with a water absorption rate below 0.5%, and exhibit excellent resistance to UV rays, chemical effects, and thermal shocks. With a PTV ≥ 45° slip resistance value, they ensure secure footing on wet surfaces. The result is not just a swimming area, but a luxurious outdoor experience where design, safety, and comfort coexist effortlessly.

ATHENS PLANTER (L10” X W10” X H10”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L10″ X W10″ X H10″ Product Weight (LB): 19 Product Dimensions (CM): L25.4 W25.4 H25.4 Product Weight (KG): 9 Athens Planter (L10” X W10” X H10”) is an exclusive part of a series of all-season weatherproof planters. Split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant, Athens is available in 43 colours, its fiberglass resin construction withstanding any weather condition throughout the year. Winter, spring, summer, and fall gardens will benefit from Athens’ colour variety, use, and adaptability to every climate–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. Start herb gardens in this dainty planter, whose square shape will complement any contemporary setting in the home or garden. Versatile and elegant, Athens is also suited to modern floral arrangements as well as a combination of colourful flowers and lush greenery. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT

In this grey contemporary industrial Chicago loft stands a stunning statement piece of art. This large modern abstract art has vivid colors of electric shocking aquas, violets, and fuchsias. This splash of color provides a pop of vibrancy that captures the urban city life. The art is a metallic print, face mounted against a beautiful acrylic glass. Art arrives ready to hang with a sleek and modern aluminum cleat hanging system.

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Example of a trendy bathroom design in Chicago

Located in Çeşme, İzmir, this project brings together contemporary outdoor design with the aesthetic strength of Serapool porcelain. The fixed seating area, crafted with Pool Garden Grey porcelain terrace tiles, creates a prestigious poolside living space with the sophisticated elegance of grey tones. The Olcay Mix pool tiles add a refreshing and balanced atmosphere to the swimming area. Thanks to the porcelain's water absorption rate below 0.5%, the structure delivers long-lasting performance. High resistance to UV rays, chemicals, and thermal shock ensures lasting comfort in outdoor conditions. A slip resistance rating of PTV ≥ 45° enhances both safety and user experience. The fixed architectural solution eliminates the need for storing outdoor furniture, offering added ease of use. This is not just a seating area—it’s a holistic design that integrates with its surroundings through aesthetic transitions, offering a functional and luxurious lifestyle.

This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

The Beige Stone Villa Pool Project stands out with a balanced design approach that blends the freshness of water with natural textures. The Firuze Mix series, chosen for the pool floor, brings a lively and inviting look to the water with the harmony of turquoise and blue tones. Thanks to its Low Water Absorption, the surface ensures long-lasting use and offers high resistance to UV Resistance, chemicals, and thermal shocks. The PTV ≥ 45° Non-slip value provides safe use in and around the pool. In the transitions, Firuze Mix Outer Trim, Scoth Outer Corner, and Outer Angle Corner elements deliver both technical and aesthetic integrity, while Beige Stone Petit Carre Copings and monoblock hidden grating solutions along the pool edges regulate overflow lines, adding comfort and visual continuity. Around the pool, Beige Stone Porcelain Anti Slip Terrace Tiles complement the architecture with the warmth of beige tones.

20' x 28' Basketball half court Surface is the BounceBack ShockTower from SnapSports Court is installed on top of a concrete pad Basketball goal is our HyperDunk 543 with a 36" x 54" x 1/2" tempered glass backboard, flex rim, 3' overhang from post to backboard Containment netting behind the basketball goal

Benefits of AirField in a green roofing system include: • AirDrain creates and helps maintain a more consistent Gmax for Synthetic Turf • ASTM testing proves AirDrain’s shock absorption properties reducing strain on joints and ligaments • AirDrain can be reused when the Synthetic Turf must be replaced • Can help qualify for LEED™ and other green building credits • A smaller carbon and development footprint with reduced site disturbance • Water harvesting reclamation and reuse is easy • AirDrain creates a one inch air barrier on the rooftop increasing the insulating properties. • AirDrain is a 100% recycled copolymer with the impact modifier “metallocene” qualifying it as a “No Break” plastic. Making it able to withstand extreme heat and cold and still maintain performance. • Resins can be made to the following specification “Flammability UL 94, Flame Retardant, High Impact Polypropylene Copolymer Resins” Synthetic Turf Provided and Installed By: Mike Harkrider ForeverLawn Austin 9601 Gray Blvd. Austin, Texas 78758 512.310.7320 office

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Example of a country exterior home design in San Francisco

Does your home computer room, family room, or office need to double as a guest room? Would you like to find an alternative to the uncomfortable sleep sofa or working in a cramped corner of a guest bedroom? Here’s a way to have the best of all worlds. This wall bed has a queen-sized bed neatly stored inside a cabinet that can create an extra wall in your home, or can fit against an existing wall in just 17 ½”x64 ½” of floor space! This collection comes in either a light, natural woodgrain or a high-gloss white laminate finish, which will blend with almost any home color scheme and design. Our wall beds are designed with longevity in mind, using certified, thick laminated chipboard, heavy-duty hardware, and strong aluminum bed frame with solid wood slats. You can even open and close the bed with one hand with our ergonomic new generation gas shocks mechanism! Easy-Elegant Ergonomic! You really can have it all!

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Farmhouse living room photo in San Francisco

Perfection Plus Power Washing is a local business in Bergen County NJ offering both high and low pressure exterior cleaning services We have over twenty five years’ Power Washing experience here, and are dedicated to providing safe, superior, exterior cleaning services to home and business owners alike. Perfection Plus offers exterior Power Washing solutions for just about anything. Whether it’s your house, deck, driveway, roof, sidewalk, pool surround, patio, or outdoor furniture we can clean it professionally. Perfection Plus doesn’t take shortcuts. Attention to detail and high standards sets us apart from the rest. Most people are shocked when they see how much better their home looks after we’ve finished. Don’t live in a moldy, green, fungus covered house another day. It will only get worse and can be seriously unhealthy. Power Washing the exterior of your home is an important part of routine maintenance. Don’t wait any longer. There are very few limits to the power washing services Perfection Plus provides, Contact Us first for all your exterior cleaning needs, whatever they may be.

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Farmhouse exterior home idea in San Francisco

ATHENS CELL FIREBURNER (L30” X W30” X H48”) Planter Fireburners Product Dimensions (IN): L30” X W30” X H48” Product Weight (LB): 94 Product Dimensions (CM): L76.2 X W76.2 X H76.2 Product Weight (KG): 43 Athens Cell Fireburner (L30” X W30” X H48”) is designed to create comfort and a modern, functional aesthetic sensibility indoors and outdoors. A luxurious way to define a room as a statement piece, or to highlight other key areas as an accent piece, this contemporary furnishing combines the functionality of the Athens Planter (L30” X W30” X H30”) with the added feature of a Cell Tabletop Fireburner. A planter base made of fiberglass resin and a light fixture made of tempered glass and solid steel, Athens Cell Fireburner is a design prowess in modern-day home and garden décor. Make a grand gesture at the front entrance of your home, or a bold appearance on the deck by displaying the Athens Cell Fireburner in Boysenberry for a bright spring look, an Ivory or Medium Grey to help neutralize a room, or Teal to balance and complement an outdoor garden, without blending in with the surroundings. With 43 available colour options, this structure is worthy of gallery spaces, hotel lobbies, restaurant foyers, courtyards, lounges and any room in the home or garden. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Athens Planter (L30” X W30” X H30”) included. Cell included. Snuffer included. Mounting Plate included. Hardware included. Fuel sold separately. Materials: Athens Planter (L30” X W30” X H30”) (fiberglass resin, gel coat, custom colours) Cell (8mm tempered glass, solid steel, black epoxy powder paint) Snuffer (galvanized steel) Mounting Plate (solid steel, black epoxy powder paint) Hardware (steel) All Planter Fireburners are custom made to order46 Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT

MILAN PLANTER (L24″ x W24″ x H48″) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L24” X W24” X H48” Product Weight (LB): 37 Product Dimensions (CM): L61 X W61 X H122 Product Weight (KG): 15 Milan Planter (L24″ x W24″ x H48″) is the fashion capital of planters, its vertical, linear shape alluding to the elegance and grace of a runway model. A bold presence in any home or garden setting, this split-resistant, warp-resistant, and mildew-resistant planter isn’t all looks, though. It has the functionality of a tall, statuesque vessel of immense depth, adding a stately appearance on either side of a grand entranceway, or at the base of a soaring staircase. Available in 43 colours and made of an ultra-durable food-grade, polymer-based fiberglass resin, the Milan Planter can also withstand any weather condition—rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. The planter for all seasons—winter, spring, summer and fall. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT