Project the day we completed the installation. The new sod greens up in a few weeks when temperatures warm up. Backyard landscape design to correct rainwater runoff and promote drainage away from the home. Before installing the sod, the yard was contoured to direct water to a low area we created in the backyard. With a series of swales and underground gutter drain pipes we corrected the problem of poor drainage.

European Oak with Recessed Handles Drawers Blumotion Soft Closure – Upper Cabinets with LED Lighting – Double sided Pantry with Coplanar Motorized Smoked Mirror Doors Island with Sliding Extendable Table – Countertops and Backsplash Creta Etrusca – Granite Electrolux: 24” wine cooler dual temperature and 24” refrigerator, Espresso Machine, Oven, and 24” Dishwasher ( paneled) Foster: Double Sink and 5 Burner Cooktop Gessi: Faucet List Price: $ 120,000 including Countertop and Appliances Sale Price: $ 55,000

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

This 5-story 1860’s Brooklyn townhouse features Zola’s triple-glazed Thermo Clad windows and doors in pine. Finding high performance windows that were large and quality-crafted was an important aspect of combining the passive house standard with the original intent of a top-notch design and tasteful renovation of the historic home. Zola’s Thermo Clad windows and door line fit the bill. The home is extremely comfortable and energy-efficient. According to Laura Mackall, they did not turn the heat on all winter, and the inside temperatures stayed at around 70 degrees inspite of record-low temperatures in New York City this past winter. Architect Louis Mackall was impressed with level of insulation afforded by Zola windows and doors. Architect: Louis Mackall Builder: Build with Prospect, Jeremy Shannon, AIA Photographer: Michel Arnaud

This 5-story 1860’s Brooklyn townhouse features Zola’s triple-glazed Thermo Clad windows and doors in pine. Finding high performance windows that were large and quality-crafted was an important aspect of combining the passive house standard with the original intent of a top-notch design and tasteful renovation of the historic home. Zola’s Thermo Clad windows and door line fit the bill. The home is extremely comfortable and energy-efficient. According to Laura Mackall, they did not turn the heat on all winter, and the inside temperatures stayed at around 70 degrees inspite of record-low temperatures in New York City this past winter. Architect Louis Mackall was impressed with level of insulation afforded by Zola windows and doors. Architect: Louis Mackall Builder: Build with Prospect, Jeremy Shannon, AIA Photographer: Michel Arnaud

If you own a health and wellness center or hotel, the Montigo C620 is a perfect unit that can provide your clients with a therapeutic surrounding that delivers seamlessly elegant design and uncompromising safety. With Cool Pack or Power Cool Pack you can create a space of healing and restoration without concerns of hot glass temperatures especially in spaces where children or the elderly may come into contact with the fireplace glass.

Inspiration for a mid-sized zen master carpeted bedroom remodel in San Diego with multicolored walls and no fireplace

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Urban deck photo in Phoenix

This is the luxury of all futon mattresses. You will be the envy of your friends because it's so darn comfortable. This is definitely not your college futon. The best feature of memory foam in a futon mattress is the flexibility as well as comfort. It rests on the frame evenly and snug and won't droop off the edge. It also will not retain the notorious crease in the middle when you convert your futon frame from the sofa to bed position. The Pulsar futon mattress will adjust to your body temperature as well as the room temperature. The colder the room is, the more denser the mattress becomes. The warmer the environment is, the softer the mattress becomes. It works very well as an everyday sofa and for some people, as an everyday bed. However, be careful if you plan on using this as an everyday bed. In my experience I found that people with chronic back pain issues don't do well sleeping on memory foam long term. For others, memory foam is a perfect choice as a primary bed. This mattress will last for years to come.

This modern glass-enclosed wine cellar in Chicago was designed to combine functional wine storage with refined architectural design. The cellar features custom oak wine racks, display shelving, and dedicated storage for bottles, cases, and larger formats. Integrated LED lighting highlights the wood grain and bottle presentation, while a black-framed insulated glass enclosure allows the wine collection to remain visible while maintaining proper temperature control. The custom layout maximizes storage capacity while keeping the space organized and visually balanced. Designed and built by Luxury Elements, specialists in custom wine cellars, wine rooms, and luxury wine storage throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

This modern glass-enclosed wine cellar in Chicago was designed to combine functional wine storage with refined architectural design. The cellar features custom oak wine racks, display shelving, and dedicated storage for bottles, cases, and larger formats. Integrated LED lighting highlights the wood grain and bottle presentation, while a black-framed insulated glass enclosure allows the wine collection to remain visible while maintaining proper temperature control. The custom layout maximizes storage capacity while keeping the space organized and visually balanced. Designed and built by Luxury Elements, specialists in custom wine cellars, wine rooms, and luxury wine storage throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

We recently helped a family improve the comfort of their upstairs bedrooms. The Plymouth Township family could feel the temperature change as they walked up the stairs to the 2nd floor. It was so hot in the summer that they were having trouble sleeping at night. During our Comprehensive Home Energy Audit we found that their attic insulation was damaged and their home had several air leaks that allowed the hot attic air to push into the house. Our skilled install team removed the damaged attic insulation, air sealed the attic floor and added blown cellulose insulation to ENERGY STAR standards. We also sealed all of the accessible joints and seams in the duct work to prevent the cool air from leaking out of the ducts before it could reach bedrooms upstairs. They are now enjoying even temperatures between the 1st and 2nd floor, and a more comfortable night’s sleep. Contact Ecotelligent Homes today to schedule your Home Energy Audit to discover how we can improve your comfort and help you get a good nights sleep this summer.

This modern glass-enclosed wine cellar in Chicago was designed to combine functional wine storage with refined architectural design. The cellar features custom oak wine racks, display shelving, and dedicated storage for bottles, cases, and larger formats. Integrated LED lighting highlights the wood grain and bottle presentation, while a black-framed insulated glass enclosure allows the wine collection to remain visible while maintaining proper temperature control. The custom layout maximizes storage capacity while keeping the space organized and visually balanced. Designed and built by Luxury Elements, specialists in custom wine cellars, wine rooms, and luxury wine storage throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

This touch pad controls all the technology in the house including all the Tv's in the home and all the video sources; such as roku, apple TV, blue ray, cable boxes, lightning controls, temperature controls, home security, sound, blinds and any other technology you wish to have in your home. This was a simple solution for the entire family to be able to use.

When decorative window film is installed it can add privacy to a home while the light still shines through in cold or warm temperatures. Photo Courtesy of Eastman

European Oak with Recessed Handles Drawers Blumotion Soft Closure – Upper Cabinets with LED Lighting – Double sided Pantry with Coplanar Motorized Smoked Mirror Doors Island with Sliding Extendable Table – Countertops and Backsplash Creta Etrusca – Granite Electrolux: 24” wine cooler dual temperature and 24” refrigerator, Espresso Machine, Oven, and 24” Dishwasher ( paneled) Foster: Double Sink and 5 Burner Cooktop Gessi: Faucet List Price: $ 120,000 including Countertop and Appliances Sale Price: $ 55,000

Ceramic tile walk in shower with low profile curb, custom angle bench, niches and shower screen, all tile corners mitred (no metal trim), rain shower head with constant temperature control and wand

Hi-Tech Master Bathroom controlled from a Crestron touch panel. Audio, Video, Lighting and Temperature Controls.
Example of a mid-sized master bathroom design in Boston

A spacious master bathroom with dark large scale porcelain tile floor and grey and white tile walls. The shower includes a quartz bench and multiple shower heads for a true "performance" shower experience. The water temperature is controlled via an electronic thermostat. A large soaking tub completes the wall adjacent to the shower. Large floating double vanities offer plenty of room on the counter top and for storage underneath.