American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) just came out with its results of its survey of more than 4,000 landscape architecture firms about future residential and hospitality design and product selection. A whopping 97 percent of those surveyed said that their upcoming projects will include water features including lap pools, fountains, and reflecting ponds in their residential and Hospitality Design […]
You have most likely heard the phrase “Do what you love”. Well we like to say “Build what you love”. And that was the case for the New York City executive who is an amateur violinist and swimming pool enthusiast. Finishing touches are going into place in the Westchester county custom lap pool built in the shape of a violin. […]
Precious stones such as malachite, quartz, agate and even petrified woods are minerals that naturally form in nature. Variables such as changes in the temperature, pressure, and bulk composition of a rock mass cause changes in its look of the stone. Originating from places such as Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa and Australia, these gorgeous stones are for the ultimate in […]
How do you feel about having your luxury soaking tub at the foot of your bed? Makes it easy I guess if you want to roll out of bed and jump into a nice hot steamy bath. I know for me that basically sums up how I take my baths. Take a hot bath at the end of the night […]
As lap pools come increasingly popular, so do the design layouts. Check our our top 6 designs that we are seeing right now. Traditional Patio by Kennett Square Photographers www.KarlGercens.com A very English garden look with the cobbled brick and lush gardens. Traditional Pool by Mount Pleasant Architects & Designers The Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design Adding just the […]
Contemporary Bathroom by Seattle General Contractors Dyna Contracting Remember when wood was considered taboo in wet areas, especially bath rooms with soaking tubs and showers that can overflow onto the floors? Wood is abounding in artisan bath design and the old concerns of wood rot are all but negated with newly engineered woods and/or regular maintenance of sealing the wood. […]
Luxury Bath by Diamond Spas Bathrooms top homeowners’ lists of popular rooms to remodel, and if you look at your recouping costs on a bathroom renovation, you see that a rough 70% of the initial investment is returned. Not too bad for something that you can enjoy now and also reap the returns later. But, be warned, getting that high […]
E-Coli Strain shown under Microscope Deadly bacterial infections are on the rise in American hospitals, as antibiotics are being overcome by germs. While many antibiotics have failed to treat bacteria, Antimicrobial Copper has been proven to continuously kill greater than 99.9% of bacteria that cause healthcare acquired infections within two hours, including those resistant to antibiotics. The Centers for Disease […]
Contemporary Bathroom by Columbus General Contractors Michael Matrka, Inc Check out this amazing in home gym accessorized with a cold plunge pool and luxury hot tub. Now why would you go to the gym when you have a full service gym at home? Perfection!
As seen in NY Times Sept 2009 UP ON THE ROOF Mia Keiser, 3, in her family’s pool in TriBeCa in Manhattan, which has only about 100 private pools. When Matthew Keiser and his daughter, Mia, needed to cool off with a swim the other day, they climbed to the roof deck of their pre-Civil-War loft in TriBeCa and plunged […]
