These clients retained MMI to assist with a full renovation of the 1st floor following the Harvey Flood. With 4 feet of water in their home, we worked tirelessly to put the home back in working order. While Harvey served our city lemons, we took the opportunity to make lemonade. The kitchen was expanded to accommodate seating at the island and a butler's pantry. A lovely free-standing tub replaced the former Jacuzzi drop-in and the shower was enlarged to take advantage of the expansive master bathroom. Finally, the fireplace was extended to the two-story ceiling to accommodate the TV over the mantel. While we were able to salvage much of the existing slate flooring, the overall color scheme was updated to reflect current trends and a desire for a fresh look and feel. As with our other Harvey projects, our proudest moments were seeing the family move back in to their beautifully renovated home.

Subsequent updates in the primary bathroom centered around aesthetics. In the main bath area, the sinks, faucets, and countertop in the vanity were replaced with elegant venetian gold granite. A new large, framed mirror, two towel rings, and fresh light fixtures were also added. Cabinets received a makeover, painted in a timeless off-white shade, while dated cabinet knobs were swapped with new ones that harmonized with the overall look of the bathroom. In addition, we replaced the toilet, exhaust fan, and light fixture in the water closet. We replaced all the flooring in the main bath area, water closet, and closet and treated all the walls, ceilings, doors, and trim to fresh coats of paint. Walls were adorned with a tasteful beige hue, while trim and doors were finished in pristine bright white.

Subsequent updates in the primary bathroom centered around aesthetics. In the main bath area, the sinks, faucets, and countertop in the vanity were replaced with elegant venetian gold granite. A new large, framed mirror, two towel rings, and fresh light fixtures were also added. Cabinets received a makeover, painted in a timeless off-white shade, while dated cabinet knobs were swapped with new ones that harmonized with the overall look of the bathroom. In addition, we replaced the toilet, exhaust fan, and light fixture in the water closet. We replaced all the flooring in the main bath area, water closet, and closet and treated all the walls, ceilings, doors, and trim to fresh coats of paint. Walls were adorned with a tasteful beige hue, while trim and doors were finished in pristine bright white.

This backyard oasis was recently upgraded. The previous composite material that had been used did not perform well due to poor construction. The subsequent replacement is a different manufacturer Timbertech is an improved product and the proper structural support will enable this renovation to give the homeowner years of maintenance free enjoyment in their secluded space.

This home is 90 degrees to the usual placement of a home relative to the street, subsequently and unexpected, when one enters the front door they find themselves inside this beautiful kitchen. Previously dark and enclosed the now open room is bathed in natural light from a set of three large double hung replacement windows.

Multi-phase transformation of a small split level house. Initially constructed garage addition replacing a 1950's carport. Subsequently removed the roof over the house and created a twenty five foot cathedral ceiling over the central kitchen space. Steel columns support cantilevered balcony.and roof ridge. Designed and Built by Howard Katz Architects LLC Photo: Ron Freudenheim

A small house on a large lot with numerous Oaks and Sable Palms. An older couple with an important art collection which included French Impressionists and works by Mondrian and Calder, who were also personal friends.(valuable pieces were replaced for photographs) A raised concrete slab over ventilated crawl space provides humidity control and is expressed by low planters extending outward. Space is defined by planes, both horizontal and vertical. A lower trellis defines the cork circulation path below and extends into the Kitchen and Baths as luminous ceilings and hovers over Entrance and Screened Terrace. Materials are limited to exposed concrete block, Cypress, Mahogany panels and plaster/stucco. Significant additions were subsequently done for another owner and a sculpted exposed block privacy wall was added across the entire street frontage. Read More

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash and a peninsula

Powder room with glam geometric wallpaper complimented with a vessel sink rustic vanity with riveted hardware. Counter top is quartz Viatera - Truffle. Mirror framed wall mirror. Ryan Hainey

Photography by JP Chen, Phoenix Media

Home design - transitional home design idea in New Orleans

Moondust by Jon Allen - JAC 138 The Jon Allen Collection is an exclusive, hand-selected group of my most personal work to date. Each piece is hand-painted on aluminum. My art itself and my chosen medium, aluminum, are blissfully married. You may not think of the word organic when you hear the word metal, but this is some of my most organic art and that’s simply because metal allows my work to achieve true sentience. Aluminum’s naturally reflective nature enables each color, shape, and stroke to reach its full potential. A new aspect of the painting will reveal itself to you as it basks in the light that surrounds, evades, or envelops it in that moment. When you see the piece from different angles, you will appreciate how vibrant, dynamic, and environmentally influenced these pieces are. What you may see and feel by morning is not what you’ll see or feel by dusk and in many ways, and as such I feel these pieces capture the ever-ebbing and complex nature of human emotion and perception. Some of these pieces are truly abstract while others are modern takes on traditional landscapes, marine life, and portraits. I hope you enjoy them a fraction of how much I enjoyed creating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 14" x 46" x 2" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging and art will “float” 2” off the wall

Design ideas for a large modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver walkway for spring.

Entryway - cottage entryway idea

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Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Miami

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Inspiration for a coastal bathroom remodel in Philadelphia