We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

This ground-level, forward-facing view highlights a premium residential driveway and front yard hardscaping transformation in Tucson, Arizona, designed and installed by Az Custom Landscapes LLC. The project showcases a clean, contemporary aesthetic that drastically upgrades the property's curb appeal while remaining highly durable for the desert climate. The focal point is an expansive driveway meticulously constructed from high-density, interlocking concrete pavers in a striking charcoal and gray blend. The pavers are laid in a precise, geometric herringbone pattern, which maximizes load-bearing strength and structural stability for vehicle traffic. Framing the entire driveway is a crisp, contrasting dark soldier course border that defines the clean lines of the driveway. Flanking the driveway is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant desert landscape featuring a base of fine gravel, native ocotillo plants, and mature trees. The entire hardscape system is expertly graded to ensure optimal drainage and water runoff efficiency during Arizona’s seasonal monsoons.

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Large arts and crafts kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Example of a mid-sized country porcelain tile mudroom design in Seattle with green walls

Builder: Eric Budge Interior Design: Remington Avenue Photography: Alan Blakely We provided architectural drawings for the home which gives sizes, dimensions, proportions, etc. Colors, treatments, material selections, etc. were decided by the interior designer and builder.

Inspiration for a huge transitional master gray tile and stone slab limestone floor and beige floor alcove bathtub remodel with an undermount sink, limestone countertops, gray cabinets, white walls and raised-panel cabinets

The Trenton Room was the smallest of the three bedrooms. In order to have both a writing desk, and a chair suitable for reading, a reproduction secretary desk was used in the space, allowing for more room next to it for the chair, which can be used for reading, or pulled up to the secretary desk as needed. Each desk has a writing pad, a guest book about the space, and with helpful guest information. On top of this desk is another New Jersey soldier. The New Jersey Blues ( the 3rd New Jersey) wore a distinctive blue uniform coat with red facings. This inspired the red banding on the window treatment. Nailhead trim on the chair adds a handsome bit of elegance to the space. Bob Narod, Photographer. Design by Linda H. Bassert, Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic travertine floor and beige floor front door remodel in San Diego with white walls and a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a craftsman landscaping in Indianapolis.

This custom basalt bubbling pondless fountain was built using black mexican pebbles. Project Budget: Varies depending on the fountain piece, as shown $2000- $4,000 Photograph by Jason Heller of Neptune's Water Gardens Neptune's Water Gardens is the premier water feature design and installation company in the #Omaha Metro area. Our naturally balanced, low-maintenance ecosystem ponds work with Mother Nature, not against her. We pride ourselves in creating water features that appear to have always existed in their surrounding landscape. Whether you choose an ecosystem #pond, decorative #fountainscape, #Pondless® #Waterfall or the new #RainXchange™ System that pairs a rainwater harvesting system with a #decorative water feature – you'll be thrilled with the sight and sound that water brings to your #landscape. From #trees to #shrubs; #patios to retaining walls, the experienced #designers and #craftsman at #Neptune's Water Gardens will be able to bring all of your #outdoor living ideas to reality . For more information and inspiration visit our website http://www.omahaponds.com . Serving the Omaha Metro Area and Eastern #Nebraska and Western #Iowa . Services include pond help, pond cleaning and repair, pond and water feature maintenance, boulder bubblers and fountains, water garden and koi pond design and installation, pondless and disappearing waterfall design and installation, landscape design installation and maintenance, Stone and paver patios and retaining walls . #neptuneswatergardens #ncn #cac #aquascape #pondstars

Arts and Crafts kitchen featuring Motawi Tileworks’ Songbird and Long Stem art tiles in Olive
Example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

It’s no surprise these Hanover clients reached out to Cathy and Ed of Renovisions for design and build services as they wanted a local professional bath specialist to turn their plain builder-grade bath into a luxurious handicapped accessible master bath. Renovisions had safety and universal design in mind while creating this customized two-person super shower and well-appointed master bath so their clients could escape to a special place to relax and energize their senses while also helping to conserve time and water as it is used simultaneously by them. This completely water proofed spacious 4’x8’ walk-in curb-less shower with lineal drain system and larger format porcelain tiles was a must have for our senior client –with larger tiles there are less grout lines, easier to clean and easier to maneuver using a walker to enter and exit the master bath. Renovisions collaborated with their clients to design a spa-like bath with several amenities and added conveniences with safety considerations. The bench seat that spans the width of the wall was a great addition to the shower. It’s a comfortable place to sit down and stretch out and also to keep warm as electric mesh warming materials were used along with a programmable thermostat to keep these homeowners toasty and cozy! Careful attention to all of the details in this master suite created a peaceful and elegant environment that, simply put, feels divine. Adding details such as the warming towel rack, mosaic tiled shower niche, shiny polished chrome decorative safety grab bars that also serve as towel racks and a towel rack inside the shower area added a measure of style. A stately framed mirror over the pedestal sink matches the warm white painted finish of the linen storage cabinetry that provides functionality and good looks to this space. Pull-down safety grab bars on either side of the comfort height high-efficiency toilet was essential to keep safety as a top priority. Water, water everywhere for this well deserving couple – multiple shower heads enhances the bathing experience for our client with mobility issues as 54 soft sprays from each wall jet provide a soothing and cleansing effect – a great choice because they do not require gripping and manipulating handles yet provide a sleek look with easy cleaning. The thermostatic valve maintains desired water temperature and volume controls allows the bather to utilize the adjustable hand-held shower on a slide-bar- an ideal fixture to shower and spray down shower area when done. A beautiful, frameless clear glass enclosure maintains a clean, open look without taking away from the stunning and richly grained marble-look tiles and decorative elements inside the shower. In addition to its therapeutic value, this shower is truly a design focal point of the master bath with striking tile work, beautiful chrome fixtures including several safety grab bars adding aesthetic value as well as safety benefits.

Carlsbad new construction; spanish courtyard and edible garden.
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Builder: Streeter Custom Builder Interiors: Harris Weldon Interiors Landscape: Keenan & Sveiven Photos: Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a timeless single-sink and wallpaper bathroom remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink and a built-in vanity

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Boise for spring.

Exterior, brick, lime, limewash, painted brick, architectural finish

Corner shower - mid-sized rustic 3/4 metal tile ceramic tile and brown floor corner shower idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, orange walls, a console sink and white countertops

William Carson Joyce
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in San Diego.