Photo taken by: Morgan Bayard

Craftsman Corners fit well with Pac Trim's Pioneer Series PIO190
Entryway - entryway idea in Sacramento

Continuous bent stair. Blackened Steel with a patina wax finish and flat steel bar and rod handrail
Example of a trendy staircase design in New York

Cast-aluminum collars line the pickets of the La Seine railing, providing a bold look for an estate’s exterior. This aluminum railing also features cast-aluminum post caps, 2” square posts, ¾” square pickets, a 115/16” molded top rail, and a coating of aliphatic urethane paint.

Bedroom - mid-sized rustic guest bedroom idea in Orange County with gray walls and no fireplace

Julian Hodges - Featured Project of the Month by Truitt & White This month featured project brings you beautifully crafted gates and entryways from local craftsman Julian Hodges. For over 35 years, Mr. Hodges has been designing and crafting custom wooden gates in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area. His projects mainly feature old growth, vertical grained redwood or western red cedar which is air or kiln dried. The gates are fully mortised and tenoned (male / female joints) and a very powerful epoxy is used to glue the parts together. Wherever a floating panel rides in a dado, drainage is provided in the form of several holes that are out of sight that allow any rain water to be ushered out at the bottom of the gate enabling the gate to dry itself rather than staying damp which otherwise could lead to long term decomposition of the wood. Adding to the unique feel of each gate, Julian creates his own custom hardware from heavy gauge steel, which also provides a pleasing solid sound as it operates. All gates are then finished in a penetrating oil seal which optimizes the longevity and good appearance of the gates. For more information on Julian Hodges' work, visit www.julianhodges.com.

Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile, white tile and subway tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Bathroom - zen bathroom idea in Minneapolis

If you're buying a custom designed deck, you should get a truly custom deck - one that suits your home, your taste and your style. This Waxhaw custom deck by Archadeck does just that. Shaped to perfection and lined with iron rails, it's a truly spectacular deck.

Full height stone walls with side wall drain, Tom Simmons
Trendy bathroom photo in Santa Barbara

Michelle Voudrie
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master gray tile ceramic tile and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink and onyx countertops

Example of a trendy bathroom design in Austin

grasses with interesting texture varieties and colors contrast a concrete patio
Photo of a large modern backyard landscaping in Seattle for fall.

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Home design - contemporary home design idea in New York

Custom designed moldings were applied and painted to create depth and character to this master bedroom. The large tray ceiling was finished with a silver glaze to add light to the room. A stacked stone fireplace wall and sleek mantle were added to enhance the sitting area in the bedroom, along with dramatic lighting.

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a complete remodel with before and after pictures including tub-to-shower conversion using 12 x 24 Porcelain tile on walls, wainscot and floor with linear mosaic accent in shower niche and vertical band at plumbing fixtures. Multi-color pebble shower floor. Delta Dryden shower system and Delta Addison vanity faucet in Champagne Bronze. Kohler Ladena sink. Factory Builder Store Shaker door with mission style hardware vanity, twin countertop towers and bridge.

For this project, our client came to us looking for a full-service company to build a custom, high-efficient new home with minimal exterior maintenance. In order to achieve this, we used a different medium of product, including split-faced concrete block to natural cedar siding, both of which require zero maintenance. The design throughout was congruent with the contemporary farmhouse aesthetic and highly-efficient goal of the client and adhering to the energy standards of Efficiency Vermont. A few of the features included a finished concrete floor, a cutting-edge wood-fired boiler system to efficiently heat the home.

Powder room - mid-sized transitional beige tile and stone tile powder room idea in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, a drop-in sink and marble countertops