Out-of-the-box thinking can take a room’s design from ordinary to sensational. We turned to our current issue and pulled 10 unique treatments and features created by talented pros, indoors and out. The lesson learned? Set your creativity free.
1)Â Integrate a self-standing tub into the structure of an open shower to unify the bathing elements and turn them into an eye-catching sculptural feature.
Design by Anne-Marie BartonÂ
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2) Use custom iron screens to add interest to a landscape while camouflaging unsightly buildings or views.
Design by: Northland Design Group
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3)Â Use a sunshade to create a large, two-sided screen for outdoor movie viewing. Just add popcorn for the perfect patio party.
Design by Utah LandscapingÂ
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4)Â Give a kitchen’s open shelves a stylishly patterned backdrop by backing them with a broad wall of colored tile.
Design by: Denton House Design Studio
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5)Â Use a salvaged stained-glass window in an patio wall to take vintage charm and character from indoors to out.
Design by: Northland Design Group
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6)Â Pass on a plain window. Instead, install an accordion window that all but disappears as it opens and connects your kitchen space to the patio or outdoor living room. Extend the countertop surface on the exterior side of the window to increase the indoor-outdoor connection.
Design by homeowners Darrin Jensen-Peterson and Michael Peterson
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7)Â Paint the face of an exterior door to create the look of a mirror reflecting the surrounding landscape.
Design by: Northland Design
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8)Â Pair a bench with chairs to add versatile seating and surprising style to a long dining table. Place it asymmetrically at the end of the table to amplify the unique design.
Design by: Anne-Marie Barton
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9)Â Transform a recycled shipping container into a backyard playhouse and off-season storage space. Artificial turf creates wall-to-wall carpet that’s fun and maintenance free.
Design by: Ezra Lee Design + Build
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10)Â Think beyond rectangles and squares when designing your kitchen island. This triangle-shaped island perfectly suits this small kitchen space and adds a big wow moment. The single-end waterfall design enhances the breakfast bar’s surprising design.
Design by: GAAJ Design
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Written by: Brad Mee
Featured image by: Scot Zimmerman
