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Low maintenance shade gardening

China cabinet

An herb spiral allows for more plants than a straight line. Edible greens are arranged in patterns. A food forest is in the background and features japanese plum, pineapple guava, chilean wintergreen, blueberries, and native plants. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Garden shed by Jane Hart-Meyer www.janesbackyard.com Photo by: Amy Whitworth

Seen from the inside of this Spanish home's gym is like looking out a massive window which is automated with an electric activating device so that it can be operated at the push of a button. Meanwhile, the exterior looks like a well finished window with vertical and horizontal mullions that somehow blend in well with the home's Spanish Architecture. This type of glass garage door design is very versatile or eclectic as it can be used in a multitude of applications. These type of garage doors are not limited to be sued as garage doors, they can double as large windows or pedestrian passage ways. Sometimes we've used them in projects that want to create and outdoor/indoor feel with a seemingless transition from the outdoor or indoor perspective. Open your mind to ides that can be innovative and convenient. Perhaps used as a patio door, dividing rooms, converting a garage into an office, play room or gym. A full view glass garage door can bring in a vast amount of natural light into a converted space. Tell us about your project ideas and let us give you a project cost on installing a full view door or doors for you. Our design center phone number is (855) 343-DOOR.

Photo: Louise de Miranda © 2014 Houzz

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2013 Houzz

An elegant living room design with blue tufted sofa, soft green chairs, and jewel tone accents. The secretary creates an office space in one corner of the living room.

Girls bedroom. Michael J. Lee Photography

Here is a curbless shower that showcases Great Grab grab bars and decorative tile work.

Family kitchen area

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!