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Potting station components: Many potting stations have a three-tier system — a top shelf for storing tools, a main work surface, and a lower shelf for stashing pots and bags of soil and amendments. Beyond that, there is plenty of opportunity to customize it to best suit your gardening needs. Consider adding an outdoor sink, drawers to store additional tools and supplies, built-in bins to hold potting soil, or a shade structure to cover the entire setup.
achieved aesthetic balance in the pantry by pairing granite-topped gray cabinetry with white window trim, black walnut flooring and yellow wallpaper. “This way, as with the other rooms in the home, the decor doesn’t scream an era or a decade,” she says. “It’s fresh and timeless, as it blends warm and cool.”
he master bedroom’s walk-in closet is enlivened by blush-colored cabinets, wall-to-wall cheetah print carpet and graphic pink wallpaper. “It’s a little slice of heaven on even the worst mornings, DESK/VANITY IN FRONT OF WINDOW FLANKED BY SCONCE LIGHTING; DESK AS VANITY IN CLOSET/VIBRANT SHADE AT WINDOW W/ FRINGE
Retractable bed. If you have limited floor space but relatively high ceilings, a retractable bed can be a smart solution. In this clever tiny house, the bed is raised and lowered remotely so the space below can be used for other purposes during the day. This option may be chosen if a ladder is impractical due to mobility issues, or if you just don’t like ladders. While retractable beds aren’t the cheapest option, they do add significant comfort and practicality to small spaces. When this bed is needed, the remote-controlled hoist and track system that’s built into a full-height storage wall lowers the bed down to rest, turning the living room into a bedroom. There’s no folding or packing away involved either.
POD To convert an existing garden shed into a relaxing retreat, consider painting the walls a light, inviting color and adding a skylight. Allowing sunlight to illuminate the space during the day and welcome stargazing by night, skylights can be relatively inexpensive to install and offer big rewards.
mother built the interior river rock patio around the garden with a local mason named Matt Chepin. Her mother originally kept plants like philodendrons and rubber trees, but Gray added UV blockers to the windows, filled the garden with more succulents and ferns, and replaced the soil with lava rock. There’s an automated water system in place, but there’s also a spigot in case Gray wants to do some watering herself, as her mother did.
a clever solution in a butler’s pantry in Sarasota, Florida. The dog tub is actually a horse feeding trough. (The owner is a polo player.) It’s about 42 inches wide and was modified to accommodate a drain. Similar galvanized stock tanks or watering troughs can be purchased from livestock supply stores. Food and supplies are kept in the base cabinet and a flip-down step allows the owner’s athletic Spanish water dogs to hop into the basin. The owner then stands on the step to wash them, says Josh Wynne, whose construction company built the LEED-certified home. The countertops are concrete and the walls are troweled clay with no added color. The upper cabinet doors are Galvalume, a carbon steel sheet coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy.
Free-standing tub: Installing a professional-style dog wash can be a lower-cost alternative to a built-in station. A plumber is still required to hook it up, but it won’t involve the tile work and framing needed for a built-in style. The model from ProGroom in this Louisville, Kentucky, laundry room includes space beneath the tub for dog bowls and a ramp that rolls out for entering and exiting the tub. The back of the tub includes a clip for tethering the bathing victim and a shelf and bracket for supplies. The most popular tubs for homeowners are those with ramps and those measuring 48 inches to 60 inches wide
OBVIOUSLY THE CEILING!!!! but also the Gathered Bed Skirts The gathered bed skirt is one of the most popular choices, perhaps because it happens to be the most widely available at stores. It’s always a stylish idea to duplicate the bed skirt fabric as a pillow on the bed. Though you need only one matching pillow, you’ll often see an entire layer of pillows that match the skirt.
To get that one-of-a-kind amenity, the couple and Franz punched a hole in the roof to create a suspended glass-encased garden that hangs like a green oasis right in the loft interior, shown here. Industrial Staircase by Andrew Franz Architect PLLC Andrew Franz Architect PLLC Save Photo Franz felt that his clients might not be inclined to use a rooftop garden if it remained unseen. By dropping a portion of the garden into the interior, the homeowners can enjoy the view and be encouraged to venture up and outdoors. “It’s like a micro courtyard,” he says. The drop-down garden also allowed light to flood into the unit “rather than cutting a million skylights in the roof,” he says. Franz used the ceiling joists he cut out for the garden to create the staircase treads and landings. The railings are blackened steel.
E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc. SaveEmail A hallway that was built as part of an addition masquerades as a sunroom here with skylights to scatter sunlight and warm the interior. The homeowners decided to preserve their Georgian home’s gorgeous stonework, so they worked the addition around it. The material preservation plus the inclusion of plants and natural light uphold the basic tenets of biophilic design.
In one daughter’s bedroom, two alcoves create cozy nooks — one for a window seat, the other for a built-in desk.
a wallpaper company to fabricate a custom mural from a cherished photograph, SIMULATED OUTDOOR SPACE!
The house has multiple spaces where family members can retreat to, away from the main living areas without feeling cut off. Upstairs, a small library-media room can be closed off with sliding doors to create a fourth bedroom — or just as a quiet, secluded spot.
If you’re seeking a cozier feel, choose a blue on the darker end. If you’re going for a more serene vibe, a lighter, perhaps sea blue may be better. As you’re drawn to shades of blue, pay attention to whether you prefer blues that tend toward lavender, green or pure hues.
From a high-end design point of view, it’s the most beautiful space to work from — it’s calming, practical, clean and creatively inspiring. The way the light streams in, the scale, the colors, the shape and the access give the studio an almost spiritual feeling when inside.
GREAT STUDIO DISPLAY/ART DISPLAY/OFFICE WORK SPACE
BEAUTIFUL ENCLOSED OLD SCHOOL PORCH
Entrance Hall (not strip across floor, nor 'red' accent; but otherwise, WOW esp. floral art scape and blue walls and furniture arrangement for an entrance hall... Designer: David Collins Studio This entry landing space takes inspiration from The Blue Bar at the Berkeley hotel in London, designed by David Collins 16 years ago. The space reinterprets the design for a private home while simultaneously paying homage to the designer’s love of the color blue. The wall color is a new interpretation of Lutyens Blue by Farrow & Ball, and it’s paired with a striped monochrome stone floor and custom Baker hand‐screened Chiyogami wallpaper. The installation of roses is by Emily Thompson Flowers, and the art is by Alexander Innes.
ultimate dressing room. The boudoir is the inner sanctum of a sophisticated, well-traveled woman with a strong character and a creative mind. It is more than a dressing room — it is a quiet sanctuary where she can retreat alone or spend time with her closest friends.
generous bank of built-in wardrobes ensures ample space for clothes, shoes and accessories. “We designed them together with the owners. They wanted plenty of storage and lots of hanging space. In fact, throughout the house, storage was a big thing; there are hidden cupboards everywhere.
see full article in bookmarks; big suite in small footprint due to double height room w loft and screened 'lounge area'
drape fabric! baby-grand in smaller multipurpose room, piano in library
glass/arched detail.drapes,everything except pillow patterns
The moody lounge designed by Evars + Anderson features a black Venetian plaster ceiling and walls. The tufted Art Deco-inspired sectional is a new piece covered in emerald green velvet.
Intimacy in a cavernous space. Faced with sky-high ceilings, designer Vanessa Weeks created a copper ceiling section above the island to provide a more intimate feeling. Three oversized industrial-style pendents also help fill the void and make a strong design impact.
The pool is from Endless Pools and was integrated into the space by general contractor Jessie Ososki. DeWitt gives much credit to Ososki for helping to devise and implement the design of the addition. “The quality of craftsmanship is top-notch. All of the plywood walls have mitered edges— everything fits together as tight as a drum.”
The addition’s interior is covered in marine-grade plywood, used in many boats because of its ability to hold up well to moisture. DeWitt loves the material because of its humble appearance. “It has beautiful striations and a lovely hue, but it’s the opposite of bling,” he says. Four operable skylights above the pool add additional light and magical views while swimming. A strip of LED lights is integrated into each skylight for nighttime illumination.
Ample seating is provided by the custom 12-foot chaise-like sofa, which is flanked by a wine cabinet and a sculpture on a pedestal. Tête-à-tête chairs with a faux-leather ottoman between them provide intimate seating and are reflected in the fireplace’s six-panel antique-mirrored screen, “to bring glamour, sparkle and depth to the room,” Shoener says.
COMBO CLOAK ROOM, HALLWAY, AND LAVATORY Deep colors, a dramatic chandelier, an abstract wallcovering and fanciful fixtures give the space a modern vibe, while new wainscoting and floor tile in a chevron pattern keep with the home’s classic architecture. “I wanted to create a space that was timeless and fun,” designer Erica Islas says. “Because it is one of the first rooms you experience while in the home, I thought it should be fun and a little dramatic.” Floor tile: Classic Tile & Flooring; light fixtures: Zia-Priven; wallpaper: Watercolor, Black Crow Studios; plumbing fixtures: Snyder Diamond; art: Casper Brindle (in cloakroom) and Source Art (in lavatory); mirror: Mirror Image Home
the butler’s pantry is storage central, with cabinets and open shelving lining both tiled walls. The original zinc sink, under an existing window, drove the design of the space,
they weave the steam shower into the traditional Finnish sauna ritual by using it to warm up before stepping into the sauna and then finishing with a cool shower.
Outside, a new roof, patching and a fresh coat of paint transformed the back veranda into a protected all-weather outdoor space.
screened porch with HUGE curved sofa to take in different views...could even be a four season room
balzer + tuck architecture Save Email A mirror. This dresser-like cabinetry topped with a mirror is an ingenious touch, providing a spot to check lipstick and hair and enough space to dig through one’s bag for a comb or makeup. Separate spaces for kids and adults keep the family organized, while a French door lets in light. A slate floor and three-quarter-height painted wood wainscoting stand up to wear and tear.
Brick floor n general elegance n function
A look inside the second-story screened-in porch, which has a vaulted knotty pine ceiling and a stone surround on the fireplace. Although this is the owners’ full-time home, it has many elements that give it a vacation house feel, something the couple’s adult children love when they visit.
Within the dome there’s a bedroom, complete with a Calvin Klein canopy bed topped with luxury linens. The whole space is lushly layered with a mix of vintage and antique furniture pieces, cowhides on top of carpets and fur draped over a chair.
A sitting area behind the bed provides a place to relax. The fireplace is, appropriately, filled with candy kisses in celebration of the holiday. Lion statues: Lladro; wall coverings: Maya Romanoff; coffee table: Phillips Collection; pair of Dodd chairs: The Bright Group; custom-color area rug: Crosby Street Studios Contemporary by Rikki Snyder Rikki Snyder Save Email A long credenza anchors the other side of the space.
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almost too much, but invigorating game room
fun game room
fireplace under grand staircase with intimate sitting area taking up otherwise cold open space. Brilliant!
Donald designed the storage in a continuous run around this side of the bedroom to incorporate a dressing table section for a neat, streamlined look. The built-in furniture is made from factory-sprayed, matte-lacquered MDF.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional women's walk-in closet remodel in New York with light hardwood floors and white cabinets — Houzz Build something like this using frosted glass?
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