Hariharasudhan

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Exotic English cottage bedroom with mural, canopy & sheers, custom pillows and bedding, Timothy J. Droney Contractor

Two beds flank the steps leading from the lower lawn to the pool. The intent was to create a "We're not in Kansas anymore" vibe using bold, high contrast plants. Left to right: Australian tree fern (existing), Japanese Aralia (big leaf), Cream Delight New Zealand Flax, Aeonium canariensis (green succulent), Felt Elephant Ear (Kalanchoe beharensis) and Fan Aloe (Aloe plicatilis) with sprigs of yellow-green Sedum 'Angelina' dotting the ground. The effect has been likened to a coral reef. Photo: Billy Goodnick

Andersen windows and Doors.

Broward Landscape 954-752-7027

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Singapore Garden Festival 2012 - "The Modernist Garden" Best of Show Gold Award "The Modernist Garden" by Joe Palimeno

Tropical Light Photography

Lori Hamilton

Home builders in Tampa, Alvarez Homes designed The Amber model home. At Alvarez Homes, we have been catering to our clients' every design need since 1983. Every custom home that we build is a one-of-a-kind artful original. Give us a call at (813) 969-3033 to find out more. Photography by Jorge Alvarez.

Daniel Newcomb

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