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Orange County, CA - Garage conversions are gaining popularity in heavily populated areas such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and many other urban regions throughout the state of California. Many homeowners are converting their garages into actual liveable square footage. Some of the garage conversions we've seen include but are not limited to Home Offices, Playrooms, Man Caves, Entertainment Rooms, Guest Suites and/or Multipurpose Quarters. For this particular project located in Studio City, CA we were generously commissioned by our client to replace the existing roll-up garage door to actual swing-open carriage style doors featuring safari style windows for added ventilation while the children play inside the safe environment and protection of the newly converted garage. What a fantastic way to keep your kids within your supervision without them destroying your fine furniture or disturbing your peace! The garage door conversion for this home consisted of removing the existing roll-up garage door with all the track, springs and weather seal to start with a fresh, clean opening ready to receive the newly handcrafted carriage doors. Designing the carriage doors and keeping the home's original architectural essence was of utmost importance to us and the client. We also suggested awning style or safari style windows for ventilation as the garage was converted to a playroom and needed some air flow while being used. Additionally, the windows were designed to be larger than the standard carriage door size to allow more light inside the room during the day. At night, the lights inside shine through the traditional style window mullions with a warm glow that fills the exterior of the home. Preserving the traditional craftsmanship of authentically built carriage doors is always a priority when custom crafting and designing real carriage doors. Dynamic Garage Door is a true design consultation firm who also happens to manufacture world-class carriage doors and professionally installs them throughout the state of California while shipping outside of the state. Get a real carriage door conversion project price at: (855) 343-DOOR

This is an example of a mediterranean full sun front yard landscaping in San Diego.

The black Mexican pebbles suggest moving water in this Asian themed garden.
Photo of a small asian shade pond in San Francisco.

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This is remodel & addition project of an Arts & Crafts two-story home. It included the Kitchen & Dining remodel and an addition of an Office, Dining, Mudroom & 1/2 Bath. The new Mudroom has a bench & hooks for coats and storage. The skylight and angled ceiling create an inviting and warm entry from the backyard. Photo Credit: Jackson Studios

Sophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth. Photos: Christy Kosnic

Elegant marble tile marble floor and white floor powder room photo in San Francisco with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

Photo by Becky Kimball
Example of an eclectic dark wood floor family room design in Salt Lake City with white walls

Reclaimed wood accent wall using our mixed width gray and brown. The mixed width takes a little more time to install, however it is our best seller because it looks awesome! We suggest laying out the wood first to get a good mix of colors and texture. Each board could tell a story. There is so much details and texture in our authentic reclaimed wood that walls like this always start a conversation with guests and become the focal point of any room.

Trace Robinson Landscape Design

Modern farmhouse renovation, with at-home artist studio. Photos by Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes
Inspiration for a large modern built-in desk concrete floor and gray floor craft room remodel in Boston with white walls

Simon OHare
Example of a trendy white tile claw-foot bathtub design in Miami with gray walls

Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this hidden laundry room. The cabinets are stained the color chocolate on cherry. The door series is 630.

The addition of a new covered front porch really expands the front of this 1950's home... a newly redesigned and constructed cover entry changes this home's look and feel. We were able to update the exterior finishes at the same time, replacing the old windows with new dark framed more energy efficient windows. The exterior trim is now all pvc; this lowers maintenance and upkeep. New fiber cement lap and shake siding improve weather durability. Proper overhangs give an added architectural details while improving rainwater control and weather protection. Square tapered columns accent the stained, craftsmen style, douglas fir wood front door. The entire porch has some type of stone - Eldorado stone veneer faces the foundation and porch with natural bluestone on the porch steps and porch floor.

Example of a 1960s l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Powder room - small eclectic marble floor powder room idea in New York with a wall-mount sink, a wall-mount toilet and multicolored walls

Eric Roth Photography, Bilowz Associates
Cottage patio photo in Boston with no cover