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Photo: Karen Melvin
Example of a classic kitchen design in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

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Ryann Ford
Photo of a modern front yard gravel landscaping in Austin.

Concrete counter tops with gray base cabinets and green base cabinets for island. Floating shelves with shiplap backsplash. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

John Evans
Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Large trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, white appliances and an island

kitchen: Roble ahumado wood laminate and gloss cream white lacquer floor: aston acero Designer/Architect: Simonian Rosenbaum photographer: Douglas Holt

Large trendy backyard stone patio photo in San Diego with a fire pit and a pergola

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Scott Davis Photography
Example of a classic white tile bathroom design in Salt Lake City with a pedestal sink and medium tone wood cabinets

Robert Reck
Trendy open concept kitchen photo in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and an island

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Mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Featured on Houzz: 'Kitchen of the Week' Photographer: Dan Farmer
Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink and gray countertops

This bathroom has been completely transformed into a modern spa-worthy sanctuary. Photo: Virtual 360 NY
Small minimalist master green tile and subway tile marble floor and white floor alcove bathtub photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a wall-mount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Joshua Caldwell
Powder room - huge rustic brown tile, gray tile and stone tile gray floor powder room idea in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, yellow walls, an integrated sink and gray countertops