The right amount of accessories keeps this kitchen open and ready to host.

Before and After photos shared with kind permission of my remote clients. For more information on this project and how remote design works, click here: https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/04/01/vine-bleu-room-remote-design/

I mean… WOW! We cannot get over how much some paint, new backsplash, new light fixtures, and some styling transformed this kitchen!!! While before it was dark and dated, now its up to speed with the times while still fitting in with the traditional bones of the home.

Ryan Beck Photography

Blending old and new pieces, transforming what exists, and creating something entirely new. This Kitchen project was heavy on both style and function. From a massive L shaped island bench with double wide passage around it, to the hammered metal range hood with digital controls, style and function coexist at the apex of fine design.

Beautifully balanced and serene desert landscaped modern build with standing seam metal roofing and seamless solar panel array. The simplistic and stylish property boasts huge energy savings with the high production solar array.

California Furniture Collection, like a white sand beach, is stunning in its simplicity. Distinctly transitional, with a depth borne of unexpected craftsmanship, this Dining Room collection can be as crisply tailored as dinner in Beverly Hills or as unbuttoned as a Malibu sunset supper. Crafted of rustic white oak veneers and oak solid woods, the California Rustic Oak Extending Dining Table offers two distinctive finishes: the darker Hollywood Hills finish and the lighter Malibu finish. This Extendable Dining Table feature fancy coved apron, tapered legs and two 18" leaves extend the table to 114 inches Dimensions: 78W-114W x 43D x 30H Beach Cottage styling Rustic White Oak Veneers and Hardwood Solids Finished in darker Hollywood Hills and the lighter Malibu Also Available as Round Pedestal Dining Table. Matching Side Chair, Arm Chair, and Sideboard also available. Product Care: Wipe clean with a dry cloth

We replastered and repainted the kitchen and added two antique iron lighting fixtures over the island. Originally the fixtures were black and were only for holding candles. They were repainted in taupe and newly wired to add some interest and crunch to the modern kitchen.

Innenansicht Wohnraum im Energiegarten aus Polycarbonat in Holzbauweise mit Erschließung über eine Stahltreppe. Im Obergeschoss befinden sich Kinderzimmer, ein Bad und eine Bibliothek auf der Galerie Fotos: Markus Vogt

Comfort, style and quality—all three are brought to the forefront by the Claudella sofa. This piece takes classic elements like bun feet and pleated arms and adds chic, on-trend accent pillows to create a blended look. Neutral upholstery works with any design scheme. Plus, the seat back and cushions can be flipped, so this sofa will keep looking like new. Project by thechroniclesofhome.com.

The MultiTable FlexTable Height Adjustable sit Stand Desk. https://www.multitable.com/product/flextable-height-adjustable-standing-desk/ The FlexTable by MultiTable is uniquely designed from the ground up to be the most steadfast, versatile and adaptable height adjustable standing desk made for today’s modern workspace. Now the power is in your hands to sit or stand with an affordable height adjustable desk that can be ordered with an electric up-down switch or a hand crank – you get to choose how to raise and lower your desk surface. Best part is you can easily and quickly convert the FlexTable from a manual hand crank to an electric switch at any time with the FlexTable Electric Upgrade Kit. Offering impressive height adjustability from 27 ⅝” to 45 ⅞”, the FlexTable is made from quality-grade aluminum and steel components that can support standard desk tops ranging from 40” to 72” wide. Our most affordable standing desk yet, FlexTable achieves the ultimate in functionality, comfort and flexibility. With MultiTable, you decide how you accomplish your best work. FEATURES: Affordable, high-quality design in a variety of standard colors Powder-coated premium aluminum and steel desk frame Expansive height adjustability from 27 ⅝” to 45 ⅞” Adjustable width range from: 43” to 67” Adjustable desk frame width supports desk tops up to 72” Wide desk frame leg structure for improved stability and durability Flexible conversion from manual hand crank to electric switch with FlexTable Electric Conversion Kit 30-day return guarantee 5-year limited warranty

West end of sunken garden overlooking expansive lawn and lake. One gets the full beauty of the Lavender as she walks along the gravel path and brushes against the flowing wands. Susan Irving - Designer

Aussenansicht Musterhaus im Ferienhausgebiet Schnipperinger Mühle

In My Sister’s Garden-A Wistful Romp through a Drought Resistant Oasis "Spring is the time of the year, when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade." - Charles Dickens One of the great things about growing up on a farm in the boondocks is that your tribe is your family. We five siblings were as thick as thieves as we climbed trees, worked the fields, pulled fences, drove tractors, branded cattle, and planted the spring garden. We played, we quarreled, and we dug in the dirt together. By the time May arrived, we ached to get our hands grubby in the vegetable patch. Waiting for the vegetables to sprout and be harvested taught us patience and responsibility. Of course, Mom’s beautiful flower gardens would already be abloom by this time of year getting us into constant trouble because we were forever picking bouquets not only for her, but, for teachers, 4-H leaders, and Sunday masses. As we grew into adults, our love of the earth grew as well. Following in the big shoes of my Father, my brother continued the family tradition of being a farmer and has one of the most beautiful vineyards in the county. Our Mother’s love of gardening instructed the gardens of her girls. Recently I walked with my sister Debbie through her eclectic garden. There is a saying that “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can never take the country out of the girl.” With Deb, she’s never left the land where we were born. She is a country cowgirl through and through. She’s always adorned with her cowboy hat, rodeo belt buckle, and boots! She hunts, fishes, grows her food, and would have relished being a pioneer in the 1870’s. Debbie and her husband are the ultimate recyclers and re-purposers. With their barnyard of adopted animals-pigs, goats, donkeys, chickens, even Texas long horns at one time, all the weeds and garden cuttings feed the animals and the manure is then recycled back to the garden. They collect rooftop rain runoff in used wine barrels then pipe it to a storage tank to help with summer watering. It’s never enough, but every drop helps. Their garden art includes rusted plows, wooden swings, a plethora of homemade birdhouses, multiple fountains made from found objects, wagon wheels, antlers, the cutest country chicken coop you ever did see, and a sleeping shed outfitted with a bear hide, antique fishing gear, pinecones, and found treasures of every sort. From their patio they watch the wildlife on their hillside property-deer, bobcats, raccoons, turkeys, skunks, and the occasional mountain lion. It’s a playful, restful garden setting, albeit with a watchful eye for the rattlesnakes that enjoy this oasis as well. What I love about Debbie’s garden is how it reflects her unique personality, her love of the land, and her admiration for the history of the Wild West. As we ambled around the property with her happy dogs in the lead, the songbirds sang, a bevy of butterflies delicately landed on her flowers, and the koi in the pond swam to the surface to greet me. This time together immersed in this sustainable landscape nurtured my soul and brought our childhood memories to vivid life. Although we grow the same plants, shrubs, trees, and succulents in both of our yards, our designs and esthetics are completely different. And that’s the beauty of creating a garden, making it your own special paradise where you can find peace, tranquility, and restoration in tandem with the wild kingdom. TIPS TO CREATING YOUR OWN UNIQUE PLAYGROUND ⎫ Don’t over-think it! Make lists of everything you enjoy in a garden then do it. ⎫ Be conservation conscious as well as considerate of nature. ⎫ Be creative. Think swathes, angles, circles, and flow. There is nothing more boring than a box. ⎫ The hardscape must include natural materials: rocks, gravel, barn wood, shells, or anything meaningful to you. ⎫ Instead of buying art, repurpose childhood toys, old sinks, even a commode overflowing with flowers can be comical. ⎫ Be playful. When you are going to spend time in the outdoors, you want to enjoy yourself. Allow your personality to shine. ⎫ Add surprises, secret gardens, hedged rooms, anything that will enhance the whimsical and magical element to your garden experience. ⎫ Lead to a focal point or view with meandering paths, walkways, and trails. ⎫ Invite the pollinators; bees, butterflies, and birds by providing housing, nectar flowers, protection, fountains, and ponds. ⎫ Mix it up. For a drought resistant garden, consider an array of beautiful succulents, cactus, lavender, bulbs, iris, daylily, geraniums, and other plants that will add color, texture, form, and structure, yet require little maintenance and minimal water. ⎫ A potager, pots, or area designated for edibles and herbs is a must have. There is nothing better than picking your dinner from your own property. ⎫ Benches, swings, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and places to unwind, watch the clouds, savor sunsets, and marvel at the stars make your garden your home. ` What’s so fun about our family gardening experience is the sharing that we all do in giving each other clips, snips, cuttings, bulbs, and volunteers. We grow the same specimens and as we stroll and admire our handiwork, we can’t remember who gave what to whom first. As I said farewell to my sister, she handed me a hand-painted tin filled with blooming echeveria from clippings I had given her a few years before. We shared a laugh. Little did I know this would be the last walk with my sister. She died just a few days before this article was published. She would have loved to have seen her passion in print. Debbie may you garden in the heavens. The circle of life continues. Happy Trails to you, Debbie. Until we meet again... Read more: https://www.lam orindaweekly.com/archive/issue1006/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian.html Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/doc/313702488/My-Sister-s-Garden-Digging-Deep-With-Cynthia-Brian Radio Broadcast: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/92459/porn-alarm-effective-apologies-in-my-sisters-garden Press Pass: http://vapresspass.com/2016/05/24/in-my-sisters-garden-a-wistful-romp-through-a-drought-resistant-oasis-by-cynthia-brian/ ©2016 Cynthia Brian The Goddess Gardener Starstyle® Productions, llc Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com www.GoddessGardener.com 925-377-STAR Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show at www.StarStyleRadio.com I am available as a speaker, designer, and consultant. 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Enclosed Porch Interior View D'J and Brannon Perkison

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