Brian Wetzel
Minimalist bathroom photo in Philadelphia

M-S Pro Architects announce the completion of an indoor swimming pool in a state-of-the-art, single storey family home set in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Bratislava - one of Europe’s youngest capital cities. Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, was chosen to craft the ceiling of the swimming pool, which is designed to emulate rippling waves as well as for the terrace deck and structural beams. Sustainability and a desire to recreate the close proximity often seen between wood and water in the natural environment were primary focuses in the design of this project. This led a requirement for a low maintenance wood, compatible humidity and with advanced durability, for the swimming pool ceiling. In addition, a high level of precision when cutting the wood was required in order to achieve the desired appearance of waves. Supplied by Leading Market, Kebony was carefully selected for the pool ceiling, which consists of 490 lamellae of timber, due to its versatility, durability and environmental credentials. Kebony was also installed throughout the exterior of this property, both for the spacious outdoor terrace and the exterior and interior beams. One of the reasons to choose Kebony was the unified look of wood in all these different applications. Developed in Norway, the patented Kebony technology uses an environmentally friendly process, which permanently enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid derived from agricultural crop waste. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall with furfuryl alcohol, the wood gains greatly improved durability and dimensional stability, giving it characteristics similar to those of tropical hardwood. In creating a wood with comparable properties to tropical hardwood that can be grown in a FSC certified, sustainably managed forest, the demand for tropical woods is reduced, allowing timber to once again be an important part of sustainable construction. Tomáš Hubinský, Lead Architect at M-S Pro, commented: “From conception through to completion, the creation of this ceiling has been a real feat. Despite the challenges faced by such an intricate design, Kebony was the perfect material to convey our desired effect of waves rippling along the ceiling. We will continue to incorporate Kebony into our interior and exterior designs, with wood fast becoming the first choice material for all architects.” Mette Valen, Sales Manager Norway at Kebony, explained: “The distinctive nature of this design cleverly portrays the capability of Kebony, demonstrating both the aesthetic and performance qualities of the product. We would be honoured to work with M-S Pro in the future and look forward to seeing how they utilise Kebony in their future projects.”

Transitional bedroom photo in Charlotte

Stone two-sided fireplace with up lighting underneath the top stone. Hardwood floors in the formal living room, porcelain wood grain tiles for the kitchen, dining, wine cellar and exterior patio. Pool and backyard landscaping are the only previous features that remained from the original home, minus a few walls on the interior and newly installed waterless grass for the ground cover. Designed with a standing seam metal roof, with internal drainage system for hidden gutters design. Rain chain and rain barrels for rain harvesting. Retrofitted with Hardy Frames prefabricated shear walls for up to date earthquake safety. Opening both walls to the backyard, there are now two 14' folding doors allowing the inside and outside to merge. http://www.hardyframe.com/HF/index.html Amy J Smith Photography

Entryway - transitional entryway idea in Phoenix

Bathroom detail. Wood Hanging Shelf and custom leather towel hook.
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized coastal master black tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Geometric cabinet handles can provide a cohesive look when placed against shaker style cabinetry.
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and tray ceiling eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Stellar Propeller Photography
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Nursery - eclectic nursery idea

Large trendy living room photo in Bengaluru

design by beth keim, owner lucy and company, photo by mekenzie france

Reclaimed oak flooring repurposed in new herringbone floor pattern - New Modern Villa - Old Northside Historic Neighborhood, Indianapolis - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: ZMC Custom Homes

Shower curtain - mid-sized rustic white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, multicolored floor and single-sink shower curtain idea in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Moondust by Jon Allen - JAC 138 The Jon Allen Collection is an exclusive, hand-selected group of my most personal work to date. Each piece is hand-painted on aluminum. My art itself and my chosen medium, aluminum, are blissfully married. You may not think of the word organic when you hear the word metal, but this is some of my most organic art and that’s simply because metal allows my work to achieve true sentience. Aluminum’s naturally reflective nature enables each color, shape, and stroke to reach its full potential. A new aspect of the painting will reveal itself to you as it basks in the light that surrounds, evades, or envelops it in that moment. When you see the piece from different angles, you will appreciate how vibrant, dynamic, and environmentally influenced these pieces are. What you may see and feel by morning is not what you’ll see or feel by dusk and in many ways, and as such I feel these pieces capture the ever-ebbing and complex nature of human emotion and perception. Some of these pieces are truly abstract while others are modern takes on traditional landscapes, marine life, and portraits. I hope you enjoy them a fraction of how much I enjoyed creating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 14" x 46" x 2" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging and art will “float” 2” off the wall

Photos from the houses featured in the W Network's TV series "Real Houses Of . . .", photographed by Mark Hemmings. These photos include houses from New York City, Brooklyn, Halifax, and Saint John. Photos copyright Hemmings House Pictures