"Agate /ˈæɡət/ is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica, chiefly chalcedony, characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks and can be common in certain metamorphic rocks." - Wikipedia

Finn referenced his modern Scandinavian roots but he also desired to prove that modern can be warm and inviting. We used salvaged wood that had a history and character and balanced it with the warm and refined mahogany on the entry. isARK Studio

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Inspiration for a large timeless slate floor and black floor wine cellar remodel in Louisville with storage racks

photo by Chipper Hatter
Example of a large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designed by Jessica Soto Photo by Randall Perry
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, gray backsplash and stainless steel appliances

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

THEME This playroom takes advantage of a high ceiling, wide floor space and multiple windows to create an open, bright space where a child can be a pirate boarding a captured ship, a chef in a cafe, a superhero flying down the slide, or just a kid swinging on a tire. FOCUS The tower and slide promise fun for all — even from the doorway. The multi-level structure doubles the play area; leaving plenty of room for a workbench, LEGO table, and other mobile toys. Below the tower, there is a chalkboard wall and desk for the young artist, as well as a toy microwave and food items for the budding chef. Brilliant primary colors on the walls and a sky blue ceiling with clouds create an entirely pleasant environment. STORAGE To accommodate a multitude of toys of varying sizes and shapes, the room is equipped with easily accessible, mobile and stationary storage units. Colorcoordinated baskets, buckets, crates and canvas bags make cleaning up a bit easier and keep the room organized. Mindful that the number and types of toys change as children age, the shelving unit features floating boards and adjustable pegs. GROWTH Designed as a family playroom with growth in mind, the room suits the needs of children of various ages. Different elements can be added or retired, and older children can keep more mature toys and games on higher shelves, safely out of a younger sibling’s reach. Lower shelving is reserved for the youngest child’s toys, books, and other treasures. SAFETY To minimize the bumps and bruises common in playrooms, exposed screws and bolts are covered by plastic molds or rope twisted around metal joiners. Elastic netting protects openings on the tower’s upper levels, while playroom activities can be monitored via any television in the house. Smaller kids are kept off the upper levels with the use of climbing net and rock wall anchors.

Carlos Domenech
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Miami with white walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary kids' room remodel in New York

Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in New York

The blue glass mosaic mural inside of the shower is 4' x 4' and was created with 12" x 12" sheets of glass mosaic by Porcelanosa Mosaico Nomad in water. Finished with a bull nose molding and Sterling Silver permacolor grout.

Ilir Rizaj
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in New York

Daniel Newcomb
Wine cellar - mid-sized modern terra-cotta tile wine cellar idea in New York with diamond bins

The Squaire is an office building in Frankfurt, Germany. It was built between 2006 and 2011 on top of an existing train station (Frankfurt Airport long-distance station) near Frankfurt Airport. The building has has a length of 660 m, a width of 65 m, and a height of 45 m with nine floors. With a total floor area of 140,000 m2 (1,506,900 sq ft) it is considered to be the largest office building in Germany. The Squaire is directly connected to Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport through a connecting corridor for pedestrians. It is one of three buildings in Frankfurt to have its own postal code (60600) the others being the Messeturm and the Opernturm. The accounting firm KPMG, two Hilton hotels, and Lufthansa occupy space in The Squaire.KPMG has rented 40,000 square metres of office space with 2,150 staff members. (source: wikipedia) The Squaire just won the MIPIM Award in the “Best Office & Business Development” category. The Awards, sponsored by trade fair host Reed Midem for the 23rd time, are considered the “Oscars of the real estate industry”.

The Squaire is an office building in Frankfurt, Germany. It was built between 2006 and 2011 on top of an existing train station (Frankfurt Airport long-distance station) near Frankfurt Airport. The building has has a length of 660 m, a width of 65 m, and a height of 45 m with nine floors. With a total floor area of 140,000 m2 (1,506,900 sq ft) it is considered to be the largest office building in Germany. The Squaire is directly connected to Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport through a connecting corridor for pedestrians. It is one of three buildings in Frankfurt to have its own postal code (60600) the others being the Messeturm and the Opernturm. The accounting firm KPMG, two Hilton hotels, and Lufthansa occupy space in The Squaire.KPMG has rented 40,000 square metres of office space with 2,150 staff members. (source: wikipedia) The Squaire just won the MIPIM Award in the “Best Office & Business Development” category. The Awards, sponsored by trade fair host Reed Midem for the 23rd time, are considered the “Oscars of the real estate industry”.

Nearly complete: simplified facade; repair and restoration nearly completed.
Example of an ornate exterior home design in New York