Calacatta Black Marble is a Marble with a polished finish. This Italian stone has a consistent balance of the white background with gray veining that fades into subtle light gray tones. This consistency gives the stone its handsome qualities making it a sophisticated choice for any space. Calacatta Black Marble is suitable for kitchen countertops and bathroom counters.

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Full Bathroom remodel. Installed luxury vinyl plank flooring. Enlarded the corner shower and installed frameless glass shower walls with a hinged door. Shower walls are vertically stacked ceramic tile with champagne bronze schluter. White pebble tile shower floor. The shower fixtures have a champagne bronze finish. Quartz countertop and 4" backsplash with a 19" under-mount sink. The sink faucet has a Venetian bronze finish. The vanity light has a two-tone finish to blend both bathroom colors together.

Interior Design by: TOC design. Project Manager: TOC design & Construction inc. Contractor: Ivco inc. Millworker: Soll Solutions. Photographer: Guillaume Gorini. Transitional bathrooms are defined as combining elements of one design era with those of another. Oftentimes the design elements are from adjacent eras, where one prevalent design and decoration style began to give way to another. A shower stall can also carry a transitional theme forward. An open format, stand-up shower with glass walls and doors strikes a particularly modern pose. By pairing this design with the traditional bearing of a large porcelain tiles, to add even greater visual interest, artisanal aesthetic and gravity to the design, different design influences and eras can be seamlessly incorporated. Mixing and matching modern or vintage toilet designs is also an option, as they too can create contrast with contemporary or traditional elements of a transitional design.

There are thousands of tree species all over the world and all these trees share the same anatomical features. All trees have trunks, branches, intricate rooting systems and leaves that make up their core systems. If you are curious about the anatomy and importance of each part, reading this guide by Five Star Tree Services is a great way to educate yourself. Tree Branches & Twigs The branches grow from the trunk of the tree and they help support the flowers, fruits and leaves the tree produces. The twigs and branches are also used as transport between the trunk and leaves. The top part of the tree along with the leaves is called the tree crown. This area filters dust and other debris from the atmosphere. In addition to cleaning the air, the crown also offers shade for animals and humans alike. Tree Leaves The leaves of a tree manage the photosynthesis process which ensures the tree has food and maintains its health. The leaves are also tasked with drawing in carbon monoxide and releasing oxygen for the rest of us to use. Many leaves have different edges which work to collect water, repel pests, and reduce wind resistance. The Tree Trunk The trunk of every tree has five layers. These layers consist of the inner bark, the outer bark, heartwood, sapwood, and cambium cell. The outer bark protects from harsh temperatures and pests, in addition to helping the tree retain moisture. The inner bark, specifically the phloem is the digestive system that passes the food through to other parts of the tree. This part of the tree has a very short life, and it turns into cork before merging with the outer layer of bark when it dies. The cambium cell layer produces new tree bark and wood as the tree grows and this is generated from the hormones that come from the leaves and pass to the inner layer. Sapwood is tasked with moving water to the leaves of the tree and as the wood ages, it transforms into heartwood, which is in the tree center. The heartwood is the main support of the tree structure and though it no longer grows, it won’t decay or become frail as long as it is protected by the outer layers. The Tree Root System One of the most important parts of the tree is its root system. These are found in the first three feet of soil around the tree and can extend as much as four times further away than the total circumference of the tree crown. The roots collect minerals and water from the ground, store food for the tree, and help secure it to its spot in the ground. How Five Star Tree Services Can Help Here at Five Star Tree Services, we care about the life and health of your trees. Our arborist offers 24-hour emergency services in addition to our regular tree and plant care services. If you are in need of trimming, tree assessment, deep root feeding, or tree removal in Toronto or the GTA, give us a call at (416) 990-3355 to set up an appointment.

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Our goal was to emphasise the clean, west coast contemporary design of their new home. In their living room, sheer ripplefold drapery draws in the light while keeping out strong afternoon sun. A simple European Track in black finish ties in the black metal fireplace and other nearby hardware.

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A petite antique inverted dome chandelier with opaline shade, marked with a patent date of June 2, 1914. This chandelier begins with an simple canopy, extending down in three chains to support the shade below. Each chain is fastened to the opaline shade with a grooved volute; the shade is ornamented with an understated, gadrooned design crowned with a scalloped band. This light fixture is in very good condition with a minor chip at the top of the shade which does not detract from its beauty (as pictured.) It has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture is approximately 11-3/4" wide, 7-1/4" tall, and 24-1/2" long overall. NC2297

Blue Water Sparkle - Blue Water Sparkle Vertex glass tile pattern from MEC’s PIXL range creates a beautifully tranquil abstract mosaic design. The serene blue mosaic is perfect to make a style statement at any space, like a terrace or kitchen. *Get any pattern resized or recolored to better fit your unique requirements. MEC offers free customization and alteration on all mosaic patterns. **AddTek mosaic render is visually similar but may have slight variations due to factors like; textural diversity in mosaic tesserae and light conditions. See the full collection here: http://www.mecartworks.com/pixl/introduction

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