Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Charles Cudd De Novo, Architect + Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
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Out of sight, out of mind. That’s what happens with the poor chimney. It stands up there, straight and tall, each day taking a beating from the sun, wind, rain, snow and freeze/thaw cycles of winter. Yet, we rely on the chimney each day to take away the smoke and gasses from the fireplace, furnace and water heater appliances. What can we do as homeowners to ensure it continues to do its job without fail? Sweep & Check the Chimney and Fireplace A Certified Technician performs sweep and/or inspection of nearly/over a thousand chimneys annually. You may be familiar with the 14-point certified chimney inspection accompanied by photo documentation - I’ve shown you this graphic before, but it sure is a good one. It gives you the “what and where” of the overall condition of your chimney(s). If you have any questions, you can point to the picture and the certified technician can elaborate on the relative chimney inspection-point results. Exterior Chimney Part of the inspection, as you will see in the picture, is to inspect the exterior of the chimney. The Certified Chimney Technician will inspect the full chimney including the chimney flashing, bricks and mortar joints, chimney crown and cap. Let’s take a look at each one. Chimney Flashing Chimney flashing plays a vital role to the protection of your home. It’s the piece of material that protects where chimney protrude out of the roof. To prevent water leaks and damage, the technician will inspect for any loose, missing, cracked or damaged flashing. Brick & Mortar Joints This is key. To prevent any type of major repairs, take care of minor repairs now. The technician will check for loose, cracked or spalling (chipped) bricks. If there are loose bricks and numerous cracks and chips, we’ll inspect further for any type of water leaks or water damage problems. Chimney Crown The concrete slab on top of the chimney is the chimney crown. It serves a very important purpose. The concrete slab acts like your chimney’s own personal roof. The technician will check if there are cracks, loose or missing pieces from the crown. Chimney Cap Chimney caps are also a critical component of the chimney - Every chimney needs a chimney cap for the same reasons every home needs a roof! It covers the opening of the flue. It prevents animals, debris and water from entering the chimney. The material of a chimney cap is usually made of stainless steel, as it will not rust. Overall If you’ve put-off getting the chimney inspected for some time, it’s best to get it checked. We’ve had some challenging weather this summer, and winter is not too far off. Take the time to give us a call and we’ll come out to give you a complete 14-point inspection with supporting photo documentation. If you don’t have a problem, fantastic, you’re ready for winter! If not, get the repairs done now so you don’t experience further damage to the interior or exterior of your home during the high-use months of winter. Give us a call today at 877-CHIM-FIX (877-244-6349)

Pastoral scenes on off-white, populated by skeletons. Make your BlissPillow your own (and prevent it's overuse by your loved ones) and choose your pre-washed case for easy care and fun customization. In 100% conventional cotton, double-stitched for years of use. All printed fabrics vary from inch to inch, so photos are approximate. Larger images than most. Photo by Blissimage

Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Stone and Marble Bathroom Elements. Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Those antique stone elements used in creating the crème de la crème of award winning bathrooms could be used today in rendering your humble bathroom into a magical indoor dreamscape equivalent to having your own exotic travel destination just a few step away from bed. Allow yourself a full body and mind therapy that will let you unwind and escape from life's constraints and worries for an ephemeral period that will feel like an eternity... From our antique marble and stone sinks, specialty reclaimed shower stones, floors and counter vanities, all our stone creations are guaranteed to give your bathroom a unique composition and arcane feel. Our stone elements are considered by many high profile designers and architects a badge of honor that helps them achieve an overall creative design vision for your house.

Are you looking to remodel your existing garage space and convert it into a beautiful living area? GoodFellas Construction can now raise the value of your home by adding square footage and livable comfort with a garage conversion. Garage conversions give California homeowners the opportunity to build small second dwellings onto their property, and thanks to California's new state law, getting permits for these conversions has become easier. Whether you are looking to add space for your own family or to rent out for extra income, this is a perfect way to increase your assets.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in Milwaukee with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor dining room design in New York with white walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal guest light wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

This study off the kitchen acts as a control center for the family. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms. Green linoleum covers the desk for a durable and cleanable surface. The cabinets were custom built for the space. The chairs are from Overstock.com. photo: David Duncan Livingston

When our clients approached us about remodeling their home, their goal was clear: transform a traditionally styled interior into a clean-lined, contemporary space that truly reflected who they are today. The home originally featured dark wood floors, heavy moldings, and glazed cabinetry—hallmarks of a more traditional design. Our mission was to reimagine it entirely with modern sensibility, warmth, and purpose. One of the most rewarding aspects of this project was creating harmony throughout the home—from the kitchen to the family room, dining area, office, and even a new basement kitchen. We selected cabinetry finishes and styles that tied the spaces together while allowing each room to maintain its own personality.

J Design Group You can go over some of our award winner Interior Design pictures and see all different projects created with most exclusive products available today. Modern Interior Designs in Miami FL. by J Design Group in Miami. Home is an incredible or lovely place where most of the people feel comfortable. Yes..! After a long and hectic day, house is the one place where you can relax. Gone are the days, when a “home” meant just a ceiling with four walls. Yes..! That's true, but nowadays a “house” is something beyond your expectation. Therefore, most of the people hire “premises decoration” services. Nowadays, unlike old-age properties, various new apartments and homes are built to optimize the comfort of modern housing. Yes...! Everyone knows that “Home Decoration” is considered to be one of the most important and hottest trends all over the world. This is an amazing process of using creativity, imaginations and skills. Through this, you can make your house and any other building interesting and amazing. However, if you are looking for these kinds of services for your premises, then “J Design Group” is here just for you. We are the one that provides renovation services to you so that you can make a building actually look like a house. Yes..! Other ordinary organizations who actually focus on the colors and other decorative items of any space, but we provide all these solutions efficiently. Creative and talented Contemporary Interior Designer under each and every requirement of our precious clients and provide different solutions accordingly. We provide all these services in commercial, residential and industrial sector like homes, restaurants, hotels, corporate facilities and financial institutions remodeling service. Everyone knows that renovation is the one that makes a building actually look like a house. That's true “design” is the one that complement each and every section of a particular space. So, if you want to change the look of your interior within your budget, then Miami Interior Designers are here just for you. Our experts carefully understand your needs and design an outline plan before rendering outstanding solutions to you. Interior design decorators of our firm have the potential and appropriate knowledge to decorate any kind of building. We render various reliable and credible solutions to our esteemed customers so that they can easily change the entire ambiance of their premises. J Design Group – Miami Interior Designers Firm – Modern – Contemporary Contact us: 305-444-4611 www.JDesignGroup.com “Home Interior Designers” "Miami modern" “Contemporary Interior Designers” “Modern Interior Designers” “House Interior Designers” “Coco Plum Interior Designers” “Sunny Isles Interior Designers” “Pinecrest Interior Designers” "J Design Group interiors" "South Florida designers" “Best Miami Designers” "Miami interiors" "Miami decor" “Miami Beach Designers” “Best Miami Interior Designers” “Miami Beach Interiors” “Luxurious Design in Miami” "Top designers" "Deco Miami" "Luxury interiors" “Miami Beach Luxury Interiors” “Miami Interior Design” “Miami Interior Design Firms” "Beach front" “Top Interior Designers” "top decor" “Top Miami Decorators” "Miami luxury condos" "modern interiors" "Modern” "Pent house design" "white interiors" “Top Miami Interior Decorators” “Top Miami Interior Designers” “Modern Designers in Miami” 225 Malaga Ave. Coral Gable, FL 33134 http://www.JDesignGroup.com Call us at: 305.444.4611 Your friendly professional Interior design firm in Miami Florida.

We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343 Most shades, blinds, shutters or curtains allow some type of light through when they are closed which can be very frustrating, especially if you’re trying to take a nap or enjoying a movie in a home theater. Or with the kids being back in school, it’s sometimes hard to get them to bed early with the evening light shining in the room. We have a solution. That is what blackout window treatments were made for. You can get a variety of products as “blackout”, such as; curtains, shades, blinds, roman shades, honeycomb shades, roller shades, vertical shades, and specialty shades (silhouette, pirouette, luminette). Even certain type of Shutters provide blackout. Blackout window treatments have a variety of benefits than just blocking natural light, which make them a wise choice in any home. At Abda, we have a huge selection of blackout window treatments that block most natural light from entering your window, keeping bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms as dark as you like. With a variety of customizable options, blackout window treatments are available as insulating cellular shades, stylish roller shades and fashionable fabric curtains. Each of these window treatments can be personalized with color and control options perfectly suited to your room and style.

Modular Sectional Sleeper Sofa Alpine by Nordholtz. The Alpine sectional sofa delivers the luxurious seating experience for the whole family. Rich in durable fabric/microfiber or genuine leather, this artistic sectional features adjustable pillow arms and plump cushions to offer rejuvenating comfort as the top stitching and tufting deliver a well tailored appeal. Enjoy the comfortable and relaxing experience of the Alpine sectional sofa with your friends and family. Provide the ideal comfort for your guests with the feeling of sleeping in their own bed. Alpine sofa bed is comfortable, firmly built and easy to transform. Apart from the iconic design and unprecedented comfort, Alpine comes with additional comfort features such as headrest that is adjustable, large storage space integrated inside the chaise, comfortable sofa bed, armrest pillows that are adjustable as well as adjustable depth of the seat. Please contact our office to get necessary help with customization of this sectional sofa. Features: Wooden frame with Sinuous Spring (Wave Spring) System. Heavy-duty, S-shaped wires stretched across the frame from front to back provide the entire seating area with uniform comfort and support and prevent sagging Cushions in feathers Can be ordered with or without Bed and Storage Can be ordered in Fabric or thick genuine Leather Adjustable headrests and armrest Choose from standard or deep seating Modular sofa that allows to build a Sectional Sofa (L or U shape), regular Sofa, and Loveseat The starting price is for the Alpine U-Shape Sectional Sofa with Bed and Storage, Upholstered in Fabric+Leatherette (in configuration and color shown in the main picture). Dimensions: Sectional Sofa (as shown): W(74" x 153" x 102") x D47" x H31"/38"

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Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

A custom made photo wall mural of snorkeling. Turning vacation photos into an accent wall can be a great way to personalize your space. LimitLess Walls is a manufacturer and printer of high-quality, custom wallcoverings. As a leading luxury wall mural producer, they provide the best materials and technologies available, as well as the option to upload your own custom art or photograph to be printed on your custom wallpaper. LimitLess Wall coverings are the perfect medium for your accent walls, wallpaper, or wall mural.

This sitting room, with built in desk, is in the master bedroom, with pocket doors to close off. Perfect private spot all of your own. .
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room design in Atlanta with beige walls

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Inspiration for a transitional boy medium tone wood floor kids' room remodel in Austin with multicolored walls