Cool Shade Patio Covers offers a variety of covers to accomplish our customers many needs. Because of the high heat sunshine in the Houston, Conroe Texas area, we include high quality lattice pergolas in our line-up of patio protection. Our Elitewood pergolas offer not just comfort, but complete peace of mind: little to no maintenance; total weather resistance; no cracking, warping, or splitting; no need for painting; fire resistant, termite resistant and unsurpassed durability that will preserve its beauty for years to come.

This outdoor living transformation brought together multiple phases of construction to create a seamless, year-round entertaining space. The project began with dry rot repairs and termite remediation, followed by framing a custom outdoor fireplace, completing the chimney, and preparing it for a beautiful stone finish. A custom soffit with skylights and detailed trim was installed to create a warm, finished ceiling that complements the home's architecture. The existing deck was removed and replaced with a newly framed deck featuring custom stairs, durable decking, and modern railing. New siding and trim were completed around the home and breezeway, tying the addition into the existing exterior for a cohesive look. The outdoor living area was further enhanced with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, including cabinetry, shelving, appliances, a kegerator, and a wine temperature control system. Electrical work included recessed lighting, heaters, fireplace power, dimmers, and a dedicated subpanel to support the space's amenities. A new fence and gate were also constructed and painted to match the homeowner's preferences, providing both privacy and a polished finish. Throughout the project, our team coordinated closely with specialty contractors, including the stone mason and paver installer, ensuring each phase was completed in the proper sequence. The result is a thoughtfully designed outdoor living space that blends craftsmanship, functionality, and lasting quality—creating the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends throughout every season.

Eichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was. The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior. This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters. A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home. The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout. The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace. The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit. Photographer: Public 311 Design

Our client approached us while he was in the process of purchasing his ½ lot detached unit in Hermosa Beach. He was drawn to a design / build approach because although he has great design taste, as a busy professional he didn’t have the time or energy to manage every detail involved in a home remodel. The property had been used as a rental unit and was in need of TLC. By bringing us onto the project during the purchase we were able to help assess the true condition of the home. Built in 1976, the 894 sq. ft. home had extensive termite and dry rot damage from years of neglect. The project required us to reframe the home from the inside out. To design a space that your client will love you really need to spend time getting to know them. Our client enjoys entertaining small groups. He has a custom turntable and considers himself a mixologist. We opened up the space, space-planning for his custom turntable, to make it ideal for entertaining. The wood floor is reclaimed wood from manufacturing facilities. The reframing work also allowed us to make the roof a deck with an ocean view. The home is now a blend of the latest design trends and vintage elements and our client couldn’t be happier! View the 'before' and 'after' images of this project at: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4189186/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-1 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4203075/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-2 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4216693/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-3 Features: subway tile, reclaimed wood floors, quartz countertops, bamboo wood cabinetry, Ebony finish cabinets in kitchen

Eichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was. The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior. This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters. A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home. The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout. The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace. The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit. Photographer: Public 311 Design

Skyline Sunrooms & Patio Covers: Our Skyline patio covers are all about creating an outdoor environment that enhances your lifestyle and improves and protects your home. We offer many styles of solid or lattice covers, either attached to your home or as a freestanding pergola or trellis in your yard. We are experts at designing and building patio covers with the best aluminum products in the industry that look like premium grade wood but will never warp, crack, dry rot, burn or become infested with termites. They will never need to be re-painted or re-stained because they are factory painted in several colors with finishes that last for the lifetime of the product.

Polywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof Fire resistant Termite proof Sea salt resistant UL Tested UV Stabilized 70% more energy efficient than wood shutters 1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute Made in the USA Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc. 3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only) 3 colors: white, off white, snow white 9 frame options Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish) Won’t warp, split, or chip Cordless Window Treatment Optimal Light & Sound Control Wipe with damp cloth Curb appeal and home equity

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped concrete floor enclosed kitchen idea in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Barn Renovation. The client was living on a farm that had been in his family since the late 1800’s. He was considering either building a new home on the property or renovating a barn that had been built by his grandfather in the 1940s. The lower level housed a milking parlor, cow stalls, mangers and a garage for tractors and equipment. The upper level was a 25’-30’ high hay loft. The barn had been used as an active dairy until 1951. We decided that while a new home would be easier, it would be a unique opportunity to restore a classic structure and maintain family history by reworking the barn. The client wanted to maintain as much of the existing structure as possible while creating a modern living environment. We also wanted to make use of the rough cut wood that had been harvested off the land and stored in the barn. The front porch has two red gum posts that were originally support beams for the old corn crib which was built in the 1920s. That wood is over 200 years old. The gum was termite resistant and often used as the base for structures of that era. We maintained the diagonal ceiling joists and left those exposed to the interior. The original hay hook and rail was also left exposed as a testament to the barn having once been an active, working farm facility.

Paul Despenas: EcoSmart Custom Built 2-Lite Sliding windows, picture units and patio door were installed before the siding crew came to do their part. EcoSmart windows feature Smart Core insulated master and sash frames: EcoSmart windows come standard with our patented insulation in all primary frame and sash cavities. This is high density insulation provides a NFRC determined R-Value of 7.25 per inch of thickness. SmartCore insulation provides almost two times the insulating proprieties of typical fiberglass insulation, making EcoSmart windows more energy efficient and your home more comfortable. Performance Glass Options are the heart and soul of any good window. You’ll find a great selection of options to deliver the energy savings your home deserves. Fusion-Welded Frames: The frame and sash on EcoSmart windows are 100% fusion welded for superior sealing against water or air infiltration and no expansion and contraction. Added strength provided by our I-Beam & Rigid Core Fiberglass Reinforcement. All EcoSmart windows are custom built to fit into your home. American Classic Insulated siding features: Lifetime Non-Fade Protection Progressive Foam Fullback Insulation is laminated to the back of the siding to add rigid backing to the siding panel to give straight wall lines Four Times the energy savings value than conventional siding underlayments High permebiliyty lets your walls breath to minimize the opportunity for mold growth Deters termites and carpenter ants The list goes on and on……….American Classic Insulated Vinyl siding and EcoSmart Windows = ENERGY SAVINGS FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE HOME

Virothatch is superior to natural thatch and other synthetic thatch products. Maintenance Free, Will not remold, rot, or shed. Resists termites, birds and other pests that normally infest and breakdown natural thatch. Viro Thatch is 100% waterproof and weatherproof. No season shortages because it is factory produced. 100% recyclable. Made of HDPE, high-density polyethylene. Available in built-in fire Class A retardant and non fire retardant materials. Virothatch will not fade or discolor. Each strand varies in color from brown to honey, giving Virothatch a very natural authentic look. Available in various fabricated artificial umbrella kits diameters both palm and African Reed Styles.

Mid-sized traditional beige two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Hawaii

Guest bath in 1920s Cape Ann style house in Montrose (Houston, TX). Angled shot of vanity and 9-lite window from inside shower vault. Here you can see most of the elements... the medicine cabinet with inset Shaker doors and the sconce to the left, the wainscoting, the 9-lite window / vanity mirror, the square Art Deco style vessel lavatory sink, the Art Deco style Kohler single hole, nickel plated, Bancroft faucet, the subway tile wrapping out of the shower vault, etc. Design, execution, and photos by Jared Meadors / Custom Cabinets Houston.

Side perspective showing the full kitchen cabinet arrangement and the depth of the indoor layout. The tall cabinet column neatly wraps the large capacity refrigerator and built-in baking oven, maintaining a unified minimalist cabinet line. The L-shaped countertop extends to form the central island prep zone, with matte black faucet and under-mount sink installed on the island countertop. The doorway on the left leads to a secondary utility room with washing machine layout, realizing centralized laundry and auxiliary storage function. The entire cabinet hardware and panel are processed with anti-termite treatment, which can effectively resist the common insect infestation problem in West African tropical residential buildings.

Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

Example of a classic master bedroom design in Hawaii with beige walls

Virothatch is superior to natural thatch and other synthetic thatch products. Maintenance Free, Will not remold, rot, or shed. Resists termites, birds and other pests that normally infest and breakdown natural thatch. Viro Thatch is 100% waterproof and weatherproof. No season shortages because it is factory produced. 100% recyclable. Made of HDPE, high-density polyethylene. Available in built-in fire Class A retardant and non fire retardant materials. Virothatch will not fade or discolor. Each strand varies in color from brown to honey, giving Virothatch a very natural authentic look. Available in various fabricated artificial umbrella kits diameters both palm and African Reed Styles.

This was a total redo including changing out knob and tube wiring, repairing termite damage, replacing plumbing, sheetrocking, you get the idea! Photos by Kati Mallory