Lindsay Salazar
Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Salt Lake City

Julianna Webb
Mid-sized minimalist gender-neutral carpeted playroom photo in New York with gray walls

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Mid-sized minimalist concrete floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, limestone countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark wood cabinets

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

Kat Alves
Home office - small contemporary freestanding desk light wood floor home office idea in San Francisco with orange walls

Peter Rymwid
Large elegant dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Example of a large tuscan brick floor foyer design in Los Angeles with white walls

Sausage Dog Pillows by Jimmie Martin California www.jimmiemartincalifornia.com Photo Credit: www.rickschultz.co.uk
Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed living room design in London with black walls

Blackstone Edge Studios
Huge transitional open concept carpeted living room photo in Portland with a stone fireplace, beige walls, a media wall and a standard fireplace

Benjamin Benschneider
Living room - large contemporary open concept living room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This project was a joy to work on, as we married our firm’s modern design aesthetic with the client’s more traditional and rustic taste. We gave new life to all three bathrooms in her home, making better use of the space in the powder bathroom, optimizing the layout for a brother & sister to share a hall bath, and updating the primary bathroom with a large curbless walk-in shower and luxurious clawfoot tub. Though each bathroom has its own personality, we kept the palette cohesive throughout all three.

Barbara Ries Photography
Example of a trendy patio design in San Francisco with a bbq area

Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

This Sonoma steam shower is a luxurious usage of our Listone D wood-look porcelain that is imported straight from Italy. CTD is a family owned business with a showroom and warehouse in both San Rafael and San Francisco. Our showrooms are staffed with talented teams of Design Consultants. Whether you already know exactly what you want or have no knowledge of what's possible we can help your project exceed your expectations. To achieve this we stock the best Italian porcelain lines in a variety of styles and work with the most creative American art tile companies to set your project apart from the rest. Our warehouses not only provide a safe place for your order to arrive, but also stock a complete array of all the setting materials your contractor will need to complete your project saving him time and you money. The warehouse staff is knowledgeable and friendly to help make sure your project goes smoothly. [Jeff Rumans Photography]

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

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Bathroom - contemporary black tile ceramic tile and black floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets and white walls

A customer designed this blend to make their kitchen backsplash pop against their granite countertop and white cabinets. Design your own perfect glass tile blend today in our custom mosaic designer. http://www.susanjablon.com/designer.html

Bluetooth Shower Heads There are several things we do in our busy lives subconsciously, most likely it is part of your daily routine to do so. May it be shaving, brushing your teeth, or taking a shower. A few little changes can make a huge impact on your routine and shake it up a little. This change has to do with home improvement! Bluetooth shower heads, these shower heads are absolutely revolutionary to the bedroom bathroom. Listening to music usually brightens our day and makes us feel more energetic and that’s exactly what a shower can feel like; best of both worlds. A little about how it works, several brands implement different styles but the overall idea is pretty similar. The actual speaker is inside of the shower head, it is also magnetic so it is fairly easy to attach and remove whenever you feel like. The best part about this little option is that for all that impact on your routine, its very affordable. You can get a bluetooth shower head anywhere from $50 - $200. Such a value for that price is definitely something to consider. Unique Design and Construction implements new technology to better the experience of owning a home. With constant innovation and progress, we are on top of the most recent trends. To check out some of our projects follow the website below. www.uniquedesignco.com

The best kitchen showroom in your area is closer than you think. The four designers there are some of the most experienced award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. They design in and sell 6 national cabinet lines. And their pricing for cabinetry is slightly less than at home centers in apples to apples comparisons. Where is this kitchen showroom and how come you don’t remember seeing it when it is so close by? It’s in your own home! A recently completed kitchen by Main Line Kitchen Design Main Line Kitchen Design brings all the same samples you select from when you travel to other showrooms to your home. We make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you present usually in the very kitchen being renovated. Understanding what designs will look like and how sample kitchen cabinets, doors, and finishes will look in your home is easy when you are standing in the very room being renovated. Design changes can be emailed to you to print out and discuss with friends and family if you choose. Best of all our design time is free since it is incorporated into the very competitive pricing of your cabinetry when you purchase a kitchen from Main Line Kitchen Design. Finally there is a kitchen business model and design team that carries the highest quality cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonably priced. Call us today and find out why we get the best reviews on the internet or Google us and check. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”