Beautiful dry river bed with synthetic turf.
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This transformation started with a builder grade bathroom and was expanded into a sauna wet room. With cedar walls and ceiling and a custom cedar bench, the sauna heats the space for a relaxing dry heat experience. The goal of this space was to create a sauna in the secondary bathroom and be as efficient as possible with the space. This bathroom transformed from a standard secondary bathroom to a ergonomic spa without impacting the functionality of the bedroom. This project was super fun, we were working inside of a guest bedroom, to create a functional, yet expansive bathroom. We started with a standard bathroom layout and by building out into the large guest bedroom that was used as an office, we were able to create enough square footage in the bathroom without detracting from the bedroom aesthetics or function. We worked with the client on her specific requests and put all of the materials into a 3D design to visualize the new space. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-stylish-spa-retreat-with-a-real-sauna-stsetivw-vs~168139419 The layout of the bathroom needed to change to incorporate the larger wet room/sauna. By expanding the room slightly it gave us the needed space to relocate the toilet, the vanity and the entrance to the bathroom allowing for the wet room to have the full length of the new space. This bathroom includes a cedar sauna room that is incorporated inside of the shower, the custom cedar bench follows the curvature of the room's new layout and a window was added to allow the natural sunlight to come in from the bedroom. The aromatic properties of the cedar are delightful whether it's being used with the dry sauna heat and also when the shower is steaming the space. In the shower are matching porcelain, marble-look tiles, with architectural texture on the shower walls contrasting with the warm, smooth cedar boards. Also, by increasing the depth of the toilet wall, we were able to create useful towel storage without detracting from the room significantly. This entire project and client was a joy to work with.

Architect: Mary Brewster, Brewster Thornton Group
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Standard IKEA kitchen with custom Semihandmade Walnut facing in Seattle, WA. Photo by Megan Kukull/Dzopa Studio.
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Home Built by Arjay Builders Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions
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'Sweet 100' cherry tomatoes growing in a 15-gallon terra-cotta pot. Container-grown tomatoes are more susceptible to blossom end rot, but cherry tomatoes like 'Sweet 100', 'Sungold', and 'Black Cherry' rarely have this problem. Photo by Steve Masley

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Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

Danish kitchen photo in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Blackstone Oak COREtec Plus represents the next revolution in luxury vinyl flooring. COREtec Plus is a great alternative to glue down LVT, solid locking LVT, or laminate flooring. The patent-pending* construction of COREtec Plus features our innovative COREtec core structure, which is an extruded core made from recycled wood and bamboo dust, limestone, and virgin PVC. Since COREtec Plus is 100% waterproof, COREtec Plus floors can be installed in wet areas and will never swell when exposed to water. COREtec Plus is inert and dimensionally stable; it will not expand or contract under normal conditions. Further, COREtec Plus never needs expansion strips in large rooms. Each COREtec Plus plank has an attached cork underlayment for a quieter, warmer vinyl floor that is naturally resistant to odor causing mold and mildew. Plank Dimensions: 7.125″ x 48″ x 8 mm Sq. Ft./Carton: 38.24 Construction: Engineered Vinyl Plank Edge Profile: Micro-Beveled Edges & Ends Core: COREtec extruded core Attached Underlayment: Cork Installation Method: Glueless Installation Installation Level: Below, On, or Above Grade Level Residential Warranty: Limited Lifetime Structure Warranty: Limited Lifetime Waterproof Warranty: Limited Lifetime Petproof Warranty: Limited Lifetime Commercial Warranty: 10 Year Limited Medium Commercial

Fiberglass is a popular alternative to natural wood because it won't rot, warp, peel or swell. It is also more energy efficient than wood or steel. Model shown: Clopay Craftsman Collection stained front door with Clarion glass and sidelites. Read more about the project at AkronOhioMoms.com.

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Waterfall fixtures adorn this whirlpool tub. Note catwalks throughout the bathroom. © Holly Lepere
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Margate Oak COREtec Plus represents the next revolution in luxury vinyl flooring. COREtec Plus is a great alternative to glue down LVT, solid locking LVT, or laminate flooring. The patent-pending* construction of COREtec Plus features our innovative COREtec core structure, which is an extruded core made from recycled wood and bamboo dust, limestone, and virgin PVC. Since COREtec Plus is 100% waterproof, COREtec Plus floors can be installed in wet areas and will never swell when exposed to water. COREtec Plus is inert and dimensionally stable; it will not expand or contract under normal conditions. Further, COREtec Plus never needs expansion strips in large rooms. Each COREtec Plus plank has an attached cork underlayment for a quieter, warmer vinyl floor that is naturally resistant to odor causing mold and mildew. Plank Dimensions: 7.125″ x 48″ x 8 mm Sq. Ft./Carton: 38.24 Construction: Engineered Vinyl Plank Edge Profile: Micro-Beveled Edges & Ends Core: COREtec extruded core Attached Underlayment: Cork Installation Method: Glueless Installation Installation Level: Below, On, or Above Grade Level Residential Warranty: Limited Lifetime Structure Warranty: Limited Lifetime Waterproof Warranty: Limited Lifetime Petproof Warranty: Limited Lifetime Commercial Warranty: 10 Year Limited Medium Commercial

Ivory Coast Oak Coretec Plus. Coretec Plus is one of the most popular flooring products on the market. It comes in a variety of colors and styles and is very easy to install. It is 100% waterproof and comes with a LIFETIME residential warranty and a 10 year commercial warranty.

We opened up the space between the original kitchen and dining room and made it into one space. We tucked the dining table closer to the exterior wall and incorporated bench seating to allow for a larger prep island for the clients. A new back window was incorporated to bring more natural light into the space and we accommodated the large appliances required by the client which included both a 36" fridge and a 18" subzero wine fridge.

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