Late summer border features sunset shades. Great foliage forms a picture frame around the seasonal; flowers Le jardinet
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Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor family room remodel in New York with gray walls and a tv stand

Mountain style kitchen photo in New York

Mark Boisclair
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

A 40% VLT SunTek Interior Window Film Applied To This Family Room To Reduce Year Round Outside Glare & Heat Buildup In Warmer Months, Added Glass U-Value Insulation In Colder Months, A Degree Of Privacy And Safety Glaze Qualities

Transitional master gray floor corner shower photo in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Photo credit: Nat Rea Photography
Example of an eclectic kids' room design in Boston

With a sizeable backyard and a love for entertaining, these clients wanted to build a covered outdoor kitchen/bar and seating area. They had one specific area by the side of their pool, with limited space, to build the outdoor kitchen. There were immediate concerns about how to incorporate the two steps in the middle of the patio area; and they really wanted a bar that could seat at least eight people (to include an additional seating area with couches and chairs). This couple also wanted to use their outdoor living space year round. The kitchen needed ample storage and had to be easy to maintain. And last, but not least, they wanted it to look beautiful! This 16 x 26 ft clear span pavilion was a great fit for the area we had to work with. By using wrapped steel columns in the corners in 6-foot piers, carpenter-built trusses, and no ridge beams, we created good space usage underneath the pavilion. The steps were incorporated into the space to make the transition between the kitchen area and seating area, which looked like they were meant to be there. With a little additional flagstone work, we brought the curve of the step to meet the back island, which also created more floor space in the seating area. Two separate islands were created for the outdoor kitchen/bar area, built with galvanized metal studs to allow for more room inside the islands (for appliances and cabinets). We also used backer board and covered the islands with smooth finish stucco. The back island housed the BBQ, a 2-burner cooktop and sink, along with four cabinets, one of which was a pantry style cabinet with pull out shelves (air tight, dust proof and spider proof—also very important to the client). The front island housed the refrigerator, ice maker, and counter top cooler, with another set of pantry style, air tight cabinets. By curving the outside edge of the countertop we maximized the bar area and created seating for eight. In addition, we filled in the curve on the inside of the island with counter top and created two additional seats. In total, there was seating for ten people. Infrared heaters, ceiling fans and shades were added for climate control, so the outdoor living space could be used year round. A TV for sporting events and SONOS for music, were added for entertaining enjoyment. Track lighting, as well as LED tape lights under the backsplash, provided ideal lighting for after dark usage. The clients selected honed, Fantasy Brown Satin Quartzite, with a chipped edge detail for their countertop. This beautiful, linear design marble is very easy to maintain. The base of the islands were completed in stucco and painted satin gray to complement their house color. The posts were painted with Monterey Cliffs, which matched the color of the house shutter trim. The pavilion ceiling consisted of 2 x 6-T & G pine and was stained platinum gray. In the few months since the outdoor living space was built, the clients said they have used it for more than eight parties and can’t wait to use it for the holidays! They also made sure to tell us that the look, feel and maintenance of the area all are perfect!

Photographer: Rachel E. Garrett & Virginia Building Solutions (www.vabuildingsolutions.com)
Inspiration for a cottage wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Richmond with painted risers

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' - a 2014 introduction Skagit Gardens

Colourful squares: Who needs a rear wall if the area behind the open shelf cubes is painted in gorgeous colours? HERE’S WHAT WE NEED: Shelf cube without rear wall, pencil, wall paint in pastel colours, paint roller, tesa® Masking Tape PREMIUM CLASSIC 30 mm AND THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE: › Stand or hang the shelf cube where you want it. Trace the inside space of the cube shelf on the wall with the pencil. Remove the shelf. › Mask the pencilled area on the wall with tesa® Masking Tape PREMIUM CLASSIC 30 mm. › Use the paint roller to paint the area on the wall. › Peel off the masking tape and place or hang the cube shelf in front of the painted area. CUBOS DIFERENTES TAMAÑOS — natiram6

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Jeff Carapella
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in St Louis

Restaurant and retail space with Synergy Bordeau soffits and Ipe Cladding.
Large contemporary three-story wood exterior home idea in Austin

Minimalist home design photo in New York

Trendy family room photo in Dallas

Example of a classic living room design in Seattle