Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

Designed by Elizabeth Swearengin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Richmond, VA in collaboration with Mr. Fix It, this contemporary kitchen design features a built-in fish tank viewable from inside and just outside the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets are Merillat Classic in the door style Lanielle Texture in the Whisper finish. Countertops and appliances were supplied by others. Photos courtesy of Adam Desio/Desio Studios.

This 450 gallon aquarium is built from acrylic and features double curved panels. It has a natural look with its décor of rocks, plants and driftwood. The aquarium is accessed through matching millwork panels above and below.

This 450 gallon aquarium is built from acrylic and features double curved panels. It has a natural look with its décor of rocks, plants and driftwood. The aquarium is accessed through matching millwork panels above and below.

Example of a trendy u-shaped white floor seated home bar design in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Contemporary dining room featuring marble flooring. Picture courtesy of Phil Kean Designs, Design/Build
Example of a mid-sized trendy marble floor and beige floor great room design in Miami with gray walls

Brownie Harris
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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

Trendy seated home bar photo in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and red backsplash

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.

Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Inspiration for a contemporary water fountain landscape in San Diego.