Frameless 3/8" tempered glass steam shower with door that swings in and out. Fixed panel sits to the left of the door, and a fixed transom sits above the door. Customer chose a C-pull handle in Chrome finish. Photo ©Clinton Glass Company, Knoxville, TN.

This masculine master bedroom features a custom wall treatment, tufted upholstered bed, back painted glass table tops and leather pulls. Photo Credit - Christopher Stark

Caracole Modern Uptown Round Dining Table PRODUCT M012-016-201 *Base and Top separate MATERIAL: Asian Hardwood, Qtr Flakey Oak DIMENSIONS (IN): 68 dia x 30H in This round dining table steps into the most modern environments in style. Its accordion base tapers from thin at the top to thick at the bottom. A shimmering Jazzy Taupe finish is the perfect accompaniment to the table's starburst-patterned Heathered Oak top, finished in a dry sheen. This 68-inch table can be stylishly paired with any of our Modern chairs for a streamlined finish. FEATURES: Resin pedestal base in Jazzy Taupe. Top is 1.375" thick with radial matched veneer. Wood top only. *M012-016-201B UPTOWN ROUND DINING TABLE BASE *M012-016-201T UPTOWN ROUND DINING TABLE TOP Caracole Modern Uptown Bank of England Dining Chair PRODUCT M012-016-273 Modern living calls for streamlined design. This contemporized Bank Of England armchair has a wide, elegantly curved wood rail that gently hugs your back and slopes to create slightly winged tips on the ends of the arms. Supported by modern square tapered legs that are slightly bowed, the attractiveness of this chair is enhanced with a striking Natural Black finish and a smart grey linen seat. FEATURES: Upholstered seat. ADDITIONAL FABRIC: 2493-71CC Caracole Modern Swing Into Action Sideboard/Buffet PRODUCT M012-016-213 Smooth, classic lines punctuated with memorable hardware turn this buffet into a gentlemanly piece. Not only would it make a grand centerpiece for a dining room, but its eight drawers and generous center storage make it functional in an office or bedroom as well. The smooth Primavera wood has a high Smoked Peppercorn sheen offset by a metallic Jazzy Taupe base. In the center of the doors are oversized metal and leather round pulls. The doors fully open to reveal an adjustable glass shelf. Each drawer has a smaller, handsome leather and metal pull that adds to the piece's strapping appeal. FEATURES: Wood base finished in Jazzy Taupe. Eight drawers with soft close guides. Two reversible doors. Two black painted adjustable glass shelves in center. Wire management hole in center back panel. Drawer interiors in Gray Paint. Leather accented hardware.

In this bathroom remodel we installed Medallion Cherry Onyx Providence Flat panel doors and drawers with matching recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. The cabinets are accented with Richelieu contemporary metal knobs and pulls. Two square white Kohler undermount china sinks and Moen 90 Degree single handle faucets and two handle roman tub, paper holder, towel bar, robe hook. On the countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. In the shower is a 75” tall TruFit Semi-Frameless Swing Door and Panel Enclosure in Chrome with 3/8” glass. Florim Ethos Grey 12 x 24 porcelain tile is installed on the bathroom floor and shower walls with Stainless steel twilight Bliss Mist linear accent tile. On the shower floor is 2” x 2” Ethos Grey hexagon mosaic tile. With a 2” x 28” niche with shelf for storage. On the floor is 5” solid oak hand scraped wood flooring. In the bedroom we installed Kraus Dark Gunstock Maderia hardwood flooring.

In this bathroom remodel we installed Medallion Cherry Onyx Providence Flat panel doors and drawers with matching recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. The cabinets are accented with Richelieu contemporary metal knobs and pulls. Two square white Kohler undermount china sinks and Moen 90 Degree single handle faucets and two handle roman tub, paper holder, towel bar, robe hook. On the countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. In the shower is a 75” tall TruFit Semi-Frameless Swing Door and Panel Enclosure in Chrome with 3/8” glass. Florim Ethos Grey 12 x 24 porcelain tile is installed on the bathroom floor and shower walls with Stainless steel twilight Bliss Mist linear accent tile. On the shower floor is 2” x 2” Ethos Grey hexagon mosaic tile. With a 2” x 28” niche with shelf for storage. On the floor is 5” solid oak hand scraped wood flooring. In the bedroom we installed Kraus Dark Gunstock Maderia hardwood flooring.

Transitional bedroom photo in New York

This New Hope, PA kitchen design is packed with customized storage solutions that create a stylish, organized, and efficient space. The perimeter kitchen cabinets are Koch Cabinetry in a white finish, while the Dura Supreme island cabinetry offers contrast in a dark wood finish. The cabinetry is complemented by Top Knobs hardware, gray ceramic tile backsplash, and an MSI Quartz countertop. Behind the cabinet doors sits ample storage including a lighted pantry cabinet with roll out shelves, pull-out spice storage, and a Hafele Lemans swing out base for the corner cabinet. A beverage bar offers a wine rack and wine glass storage in a convenient location away from the cooking area. The bright kitchen has ample natural light, plus in-cabinet and under-cabinet lights, recessed lighting, and Uttermost pendant lights over the island.

In this bathroom remodel we installed Medallion Cherry Onyx Providence Flat panel doors and drawers with matching recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. The cabinets are accented with Richelieu contemporary metal knobs and pulls. Two square white Kohler undermount china sinks and Moen 90 Degree single handle faucets and two handle roman tub, paper holder, towel bar, robe hook. On the countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. In the shower is a 75” tall TruFit Semi-Frameless Swing Door and Panel Enclosure in Chrome with 3/8” glass. Florim Ethos Grey 12 x 24 porcelain tile is installed on the bathroom floor and shower walls with Stainless steel twilight Bliss Mist linear accent tile. On the shower floor is 2” x 2” Ethos Grey hexagon mosaic tile. With a 2” x 28” niche with shelf for storage. On the floor is 5” solid oak hand scraped wood flooring. In the bedroom we installed Kraus Dark Gunstock Maderia hardwood flooring.

The large Rohl Shaws Modern apron-sink speaks to the traditional side of the home, offset by the satin nickel Moen Align pull-down faucet, which adds a contemporary touch.

Complete transformation of an outdated early 90's oak kitchen to an elegant and sofisticated transitional kitchen. cabinets are 99" tall with a 3 piece crown molding to the ceiling. So many accessories...including: roll out shelving, custom cutlery inserts, custom tray dividers, pull out spice racks, pots and pans drawers, swing out corner shelving and knife inserts. Gemini Design Group was able to transform this space by taking out a closet and turning the island. By moving the range to the exterior wall, we creating a fantastic and functional flow. It is now a cook's kitchen with plenty of room for this busy family.

Designed by Reico Kitchen & Bath in Newark, DE this contemporary kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Rockford door style in 2 finishes. The perimeter features a Modern Gray Nickel Linen finish, with Calcutta Vicenza engineered quartz countertops by Q. The kitchen island features a Arctic White Low Sheen finish, with Princess of Verona quartz countertops by Q. Kitchen appliances are from KitchenAid. Photos courtesy of Kylene Cleaver.

Closet - transitional closet idea in New York

Sink Tip-out Tray: Rather than reaching across the counter or retrieving soap, sponges, and cleaning utensils from a separate drawer, why not store these items in a tip-out tray located immediately under your sink-base? Our tip-out systems are custom cut to size and will maximize storage space for all your dishwashing items.

In this bathroom remodel we installed Medallion Cherry Onyx Providence Flat panel doors and drawers with matching recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. The cabinets are accented with Richelieu contemporary metal knobs and pulls. Two square white Kohler undermount china sinks and Moen 90 Degree single handle faucets and two handle roman tub, paper holder, towel bar, robe hook. On the countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. In the shower is a 75” tall TruFit Semi-Frameless Swing Door and Panel Enclosure in Chrome with 3/8” glass. Florim Ethos Grey 12 x 24 porcelain tile is installed on the bathroom floor and shower walls with Stainless steel twilight Bliss Mist linear accent tile. On the shower floor is 2” x 2” Ethos Grey hexagon mosaic tile. With a 2” x 28” niche with shelf for storage. On the floor is 5” solid oak hand scraped wood flooring. In the bedroom we installed Kraus Dark Gunstock Maderia hardwood flooring.

zig zag stairs, simple lines, modern patterns.The minimalist design of the folded stair increases the sense of space whilst becoming a focal point within a room. designed by Valentin Oflidis and vvw studio

In My Sister’s Garden-A Wistful Romp through a Drought Resistant Oasis "Spring is the time of the year, when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade." - Charles Dickens One of the great things about growing up on a farm in the boondocks is that your tribe is your family. We five siblings were as thick as thieves as we climbed trees, worked the fields, pulled fences, drove tractors, branded cattle, and planted the spring garden. We played, we quarreled, and we dug in the dirt together. By the time May arrived, we ached to get our hands grubby in the vegetable patch. Waiting for the vegetables to sprout and be harvested taught us patience and responsibility. Of course, Mom’s beautiful flower gardens would already be abloom by this time of year getting us into constant trouble because we were forever picking bouquets not only for her, but, for teachers, 4-H leaders, and Sunday masses. As we grew into adults, our love of the earth grew as well. Following in the big shoes of my Father, my brother continued the family tradition of being a farmer and has one of the most beautiful vineyards in the county. Our Mother’s love of gardening instructed the gardens of her girls. Recently I walked with my sister Debbie through her eclectic garden. There is a saying that “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can never take the country out of the girl.” With Deb, she’s never left the land where we were born. She is a country cowgirl through and through. She’s always adorned with her cowboy hat, rodeo belt buckle, and boots! She hunts, fishes, grows her food, and would have relished being a pioneer in the 1870’s. Debbie and her husband are the ultimate recyclers and re-purposers. With their barnyard of adopted animals-pigs, goats, donkeys, chickens, even Texas long horns at one time, all the weeds and garden cuttings feed the animals and the manure is then recycled back to the garden. They collect rooftop rain runoff in used wine barrels then pipe it to a storage tank to help with summer watering. It’s never enough, but every drop helps. Their garden art includes rusted plows, wooden swings, a plethora of homemade birdhouses, multiple fountains made from found objects, wagon wheels, antlers, the cutest country chicken coop you ever did see, and a sleeping shed outfitted with a bear hide, antique fishing gear, pinecones, and found treasures of every sort. From their patio they watch the wildlife on their hillside property-deer, bobcats, raccoons, turkeys, skunks, and the occasional mountain lion. It’s a playful, restful garden setting, albeit with a watchful eye for the rattlesnakes that enjoy this oasis as well. What I love about Debbie’s garden is how it reflects her unique personality, her love of the land, and her admiration for the history of the Wild West. As we ambled around the property with her happy dogs in the lead, the songbirds sang, a bevy of butterflies delicately landed on her flowers, and the koi in the pond swam to the surface to greet me. This time together immersed in this sustainable landscape nurtured my soul and brought our childhood memories to vivid life. Although we grow the same plants, shrubs, trees, and succulents in both of our yards, our designs and esthetics are completely different. And that’s the beauty of creating a garden, making it your own special paradise where you can find peace, tranquility, and restoration in tandem with the wild kingdom. TIPS TO CREATING YOUR OWN UNIQUE PLAYGROUND ⎫ Don’t over-think it! Make lists of everything you enjoy in a garden then do it. ⎫ Be conservation conscious as well as considerate of nature. ⎫ Be creative. Think swathes, angles, circles, and flow. There is nothing more boring than a box. ⎫ The hardscape must include natural materials: rocks, gravel, barn wood, shells, or anything meaningful to you. ⎫ Instead of buying art, repurpose childhood toys, old sinks, even a commode overflowing with flowers can be comical. ⎫ Be playful. When you are going to spend time in the outdoors, you want to enjoy yourself. Allow your personality to shine. ⎫ Add surprises, secret gardens, hedged rooms, anything that will enhance the whimsical and magical element to your garden experience. ⎫ Lead to a focal point or view with meandering paths, walkways, and trails. ⎫ Invite the pollinators; bees, butterflies, and birds by providing housing, nectar flowers, protection, fountains, and ponds. ⎫ Mix it up. For a drought resistant garden, consider an array of beautiful succulents, cactus, lavender, bulbs, iris, daylily, geraniums, and other plants that will add color, texture, form, and structure, yet require little maintenance and minimal water. ⎫ A potager, pots, or area designated for edibles and herbs is a must have. There is nothing better than picking your dinner from your own property. ⎫ Benches, swings, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and places to unwind, watch the clouds, savor sunsets, and marvel at the stars make your garden your home. ` What’s so fun about our family gardening experience is the sharing that we all do in giving each other clips, snips, cuttings, bulbs, and volunteers. We grow the same specimens and as we stroll and admire our handiwork, we can’t remember who gave what to whom first. As I said farewell to my sister, she handed me a hand-painted tin filled with blooming echeveria from clippings I had given her a few years before. We shared a laugh. Little did I know this would be the last walk with my sister. She died just a few days before this article was published. She would have loved to have seen her passion in print. Debbie may you garden in the heavens. The circle of life continues. Happy Trails to you, Debbie. Until we meet again... Read more: https://www.lam orindaweekly.com/archive/issue1006/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian.html Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/doc/313702488/My-Sister-s-Garden-Digging-Deep-With-Cynthia-Brian Radio Broadcast: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/92459/porn-alarm-effective-apologies-in-my-sisters-garden Press Pass: http://vapresspass.com/2016/05/24/in-my-sisters-garden-a-wistful-romp-through-a-drought-resistant-oasis-by-cynthia-brian/ ©2016 Cynthia Brian The Goddess Gardener Starstyle® Productions, llc Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com www.GoddessGardener.com 925-377-STAR Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show at www.StarStyleRadio.com I am available as a speaker, designer, and consultant. 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In this bathroom remodel we installed Medallion Cherry Onyx Providence Flat panel doors and drawers with matching recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. The cabinets are accented with Richelieu contemporary metal knobs and pulls. Two square white Kohler undermount china sinks and Moen 90 Degree single handle faucets and two handle roman tub, paper holder, towel bar, robe hook. On the countertop is Cambria Bellingham quartz. In the shower is a 75” tall TruFit Semi-Frameless Swing Door and Panel Enclosure in Chrome with 3/8” glass. Florim Ethos Grey 12 x 24 porcelain tile is installed on the bathroom floor and shower walls with Stainless steel twilight Bliss Mist linear accent tile. On the shower floor is 2” x 2” Ethos Grey hexagon mosaic tile. With a 2” x 28” niche with shelf for storage. On the floor is 5” solid oak hand scraped wood flooring. In the bedroom we installed Kraus Dark Gunstock Maderia hardwood flooring.

Gail Owens
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed by Reico Kitchen & Bath in Newark, DE this contemporary kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Ultracraft Cabinetry in the Rockford door style in 2 finishes. The perimeter features a Modern Gray Nickel Linen finish, with Calcutta Vicenza engineered quartz countertops by Q. The kitchen island features a Arctic White Low Sheen finish, with Princess of Verona quartz countertops by Q. Kitchen appliances are from KitchenAid. Photos courtesy of Kylene Cleaver.