New Concrete Stairs: Added modern concrete stairs that blend seamlessly.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary concrete paver front porch design in Los Angeles.

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Inspiration for a large backyard stone aboveground pool landscaping remodel in Los Angeles

Matt Adema
Inspiration for a study space and large craftsman girl carpeted and beige floor kids' study room remodel in Chicago with brown walls

Inspiration for a small backyard patio remodel with a bbq area and a pergola

Example of a master blue floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub design with white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Example of a master blue floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub design with white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

The design intent was to unify this flat and expansive landscape. To create more flow and access, a new deck with wrap around stairs opens into the backyard. At the base of the stairs, a flagstone pathway transitions to a vegetable garden area, with picnic table and raised boxes, built out of salvaged Redwood boards. For visual interest and accessibility, moss rock retaining walls with timber ties and gravel pathway are carved into the hillside. Another seating nook made of flagstone looks directly into a rose garden. Beyond the roses, a Mediterranean planting pallet defines this landscape with seasonal blooms, defined foliage textures and edible fruit trees.

Example of a master blue floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub design with white cabinets, an undermount sink, gray countertops, a built-in vanity, a hinged shower door and a niche

New York commercial jobs come with high expectations and tight conditions. I’ve installed wallpaper in galleries, retail flagships, and private offices across the city. From murals to commercial-grade vinyl, every detail matters—seams aligned, walls prepped, and timing on point.

View of the fabric in the projected position: The patio at this private residence in Mahwah NJ faces west, and during the summer months, the heat and glare from the sun is overwhelming; making this beautiful outdoor retreat unbearable. Motorized exterior solar shades were installed on the fascia of the overhang to reduce the harmful effects of the sun. The goals were to create a comfortable living space, reduce the glare, heat and UV, and reduce flying insects and inclement weather when in use. A Charcoal colored fabric was chosen for this roller shade as retaining the view was one of the priorities. The shade cloth selected blocks 95% of glare, but still allows the an unobstructed view of the pool for safety, and keeps the views of the Ramapo River and beautifully landscaped property. The amount of coverage and openness of the fabric drastically reduces insects and inclement weather, and cable guide rails were chosen to keep the shade fabric from billowing in the wind. Due to their small footprint, cable guides are more aesthetically pleasing versus aluminum rails, zip rails or concealed edge options which were available, but not selected for this application. The Somfy motorization allows for push-button operation, and was also tied into an existing smart-home automation system which allows the client to control the product remotely. An added benefit of this automation feature allows the client to save on cooling related air conditioning costs. The combination of 95% UV blockage and dark colored fabric gives these exterior solar shades an 87% Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, meaning that these solar screen shades will dramatically reduce the amount of UV and heat penetrating the windows of the home. Fabric Specifications: Mermet Satine Charcoal/Charcoal, Pattern 30.30 7% Solar Transmittance (Ts) 5% Solar Reflectance (Rs) 88% Solar Absorptance (As) 7% Visible Light Transmission VLT (Tv)

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Boston

Photo of a transitional landscaping in San Francisco.

Nestled in Pasadena's Old Mill neighborhood, this 1977 two-story home underwent a dramatic transformation. The once cramped, dark kitchen was reimagined into a light-filled, wellness-centric space. With custom-stained white oak cabinets, a ten-foot island, and high-quality kitchen appliances, this kitchen is perfect for health-conscious empty nesters.

Another designer had already been hired to redo the interior, but once Ryan and Michael saw the finished backyard, they decided to hire Decor Aid to redesign the entire apartment, which included gut renovations of the kitchen and bathroom, a custom-made bar in the foyer, and a restyling of the bedroom and living room. The apartment already featured some wood and leather furniture pieces, and so the redesign had to incorporate these existing pieces, while balancing the couple’s neutral palette and welcoming personalities. Darker elements in the kitchen and bathroom were brought in to fit the couple’s modern, yet masculine style, and were contrasted with lighter, airy pieces, to keep smaller spaces from feeling claustrophobic. White marble and grey-washed wood tile was used to balance the matte black accents in the bathroom, while white cabinets and stainless steel appliances were used to balance the black tile backsplash and black countertops in the kitchen. To fit the hip industrial vibe of Hoboken, rustic wood details were incorporated to offset the sleek modern finish that is consistent throughout the apartment. A lighter wood flooring was used in the bathroom, to complement the other wood elements in the apartment. The living room and bedroom had already been repainted and refurnished, and so the restyling of each space had to feel cohesive with the existing elements. An organic cowhide rug offset the crisp lines in the bedroom, and dark linens were used to compliment the wood dresser and leather chair. The custom-built wood bar fit Ryan and Michael’s desire to transform their apartment into a space ready for entertaining, while tying together the apartment’s modern industrial look.

Stainless Steel spa / hot tub seen in the magazine of American Spa in January.

Cary Ezell
Minimalist living room photo in Orange County

Patio was replaced with a grand screen porch with and outdoor kitchen, large island, dining area and seating area around a large wood burning fireplace. On the interior a closet and pantry were removed to open up clear views to and from the new screen porch. A 12' bi-parting door opens to the porch from a lounge with custom bar area. Custom full height cabinets provide plenty of storage for the kitchen and bar and a prep counter with a sliding window allows for easy access to the screen porch. Upper Cabinets were removed in the kitchen for a more open feel and the backsplash tile replaced and extended to the ceiling. A new fireplace surround with built-in storage and a custom wood accent wall in the dining room complements the new reclaimed walnut coffer added to the living room. A pair of glass pocket doors connect to the lounge and open up views to the new screen porch completing the connection and making a fantastic home for entertaining.

Took unused space and made an area for our homeowners to utilize an outdoor living area for them, their children and pet to enjoy!
Design ideas for a large craftsman hillside stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court.

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Inspiration for a tropical backyard pool remodel in Tampa