With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!

A true classic bathroom!
Mid-sized trendy 3/4 white tile and marble tile marble floor, beige floor, double-sink, tray ceiling and wallpaper alcove shower photo in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

Renovated Alys Beach Bath, new floating vanity, solid white 3"top, separate wet bath,brushed gold hardware and accents give us bath beach envy. Summer House Lifestyle w/Melissa Slowlund; Photo cred. @staysunnyphotography

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Hallway - coastal hallway idea in Charleston

Our client greatly enjoyed their natural setting, and our master plan was built on preserving its character. We wanted to enhance the juxtaposition of rigid clarity of the rectilinear house with the highly organic, natural features of the site. Striking a balance between the man-made and the natural is always in our minds, as we seek subtle ways of stitching orthogonal lines into an otherwise organic setting. The Petanque court is the key element in transforming the untamed rear yard. The court is slightly cut into a slope and parallels the predominant site contours; softening grade change making the yard more useable, while lessening its impact on the topography. The moment where this really came together was when we decided to reuse the old-balcony wood to create a new boardwalk that runs the length of the court, and provides seating for players. A bend in its length brings it back into alignment with the house and ties into the path of concrete steps. It’s a perfect place to sit and watch a game. Photo credit: Vince Lupo

A once dark, unfinished basement has been transformed into a fun and colorful haven for kid-friendly hangouts. A snack-bar, game area, and lounge have been included in the design and are complimented by soft textures, vintage finds and family artwork! Photography: Megan Lorenz Photo

Example of a small trendy single-wall wet bar design in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Comfortable and elegant, this living room has several conversation areas. The various textures include stacked stone columns, copper-clad beams exotic wood veneers, metal and glass. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Inspiration for a country pool remodel in Raleigh

Spruce Log Cabin on Down-sloping lot, 3800 Sq. Ft 4 bedroom 4.5 Bath, with extensive decks and views. Main Floor Master. Large gable windows. open floor plan. Rent this cabin 6 miles from Breckenridge Ski Resort for a weekend or a week: https://www.riverridgerentals.com/breckenridge/vacation-rentals/apres-ski-cabin/

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Example of a mid-sized zen formal and loft-style medium tone wood floor living room design in DC Metro with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

THEME A passion for sports that never grows up, never grows old and never tires is at the heart of this room. Designed as a den/office for a radio sports talent who’s life work revolves around stats, scores, free agents and athletes, the room ensures that its owner is surrounded by the teams and games he loves, with room for storage, a desk, a computer station and some personal accents. FOCUS Four baseball stadium seats procured from the old Tiger Stadium in Detroit, repainted with a faux wood grain look and personalized with each member of the family’s name give the room a true sports feel. Favorite team jerseys as well as team logos — painted tan to match the overall look of the room — highlight the space. Large wall towers divide the room into three distinct spaces. The central area houses two TV monitors and a hidden computer system, while the other two areas display oversized family photos in sepia tone prints and custom, matching frames. The towers, which provide storage, were purchased at Pottery Barn, and already in the room. To make them more functional, height was added to bring them to the ceiling, and the room’s crown molding is taken around each tower’s top to create a seamless flow. STORAGE The creation of the towers gives the room plenty of useful storage, including display areas, multiple shelves, and a place to hide computer accessories and office supplies. GROWTH The room can easily change over time as new sports memorabilia and family photos are added or switched out. SAFETY All wires for the monitors and computer system are hidden within the wall and inside the storage towers. Power running to digital frames dedicated to particular teams is hidden within the walls.

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Custom built in storage solution for the basement. This beautiful Wild apple unit with upgraded doors allowed for the perfect fit in the basement and perfect match to his other units.

Looking back to the lounge area. Even a seat on the floor of the studio space could comfortably watch the large wall mounted TV, so this space is guaranteed to be the spot for friends to gather for the big game. The far door leads to the bedroom, and the close barn door to a large storage closet.

At Archadeck of Nova Scotia we love any size project big or small. But, that being said, we have a soft spot for the projects that let us show off our talents! This Halifax house was no exception. The owners wanted a space to suit their outdoor lifestyle with materials to last far into the future. The choices were quite simple: stone veneer, Timbertech composite decking and glass railing. What better way to create that stability than with a solid foundation, concrete columns and decorative stone veneer? The posts were all wrapped with stone and match the retaining wall which was installed to help with soil retention and give the backyard more definition (it’s not too hard on the eyes either). A set of well-lit steps will guide you up the multi-level deck. The built-in planters soften the hardness of the Timbertech composite deck and provide a little visual relief. The two-tone aesthetic of the deck and railing are a stunning feature which plays up contrasting tones. From there it’s a game of musical chairs; we recommend the big round one on a September evening with a glass of wine and cozy blanket. We haven’t gotten there quite yet, but this property has an amazing view (you will see soon enough!). As to not spoil the view, we installed TImbertech composite railing with glass panels. This allows you to take in the surrounding sights while relaxing and not have those pesky balusters in the way. In any Canadian backyard, there is always the dilemma of dealing with mosquitoes and black flies! Our solution to this itchy problem is to incorporate a screen room as part of your design. This screen room in particular has space for dining and lounging around a fireplace, perfect for the colder evenings! Ahhh…there’s the view! From the top level of the deck you can really get an appreciation for Nova Scotia. Life looks pretty good from the top of a multi-level deck. Once again, we installed a composite and glass railing on the new composite deck to capture the scenery. What puts the cherry on top of this project is the balcony! One of the greatest benefits of composite decking and railing is that it can be curved to create beautiful soft edges. Imagine sipping your morning coffee and watching the sunrise over the water. If you want to know more about composite decking, railing or anything else you’ve seen that sparks your interest; give us a call! We’d love to hear from you.

With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!