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Perhaps an unintended side effect of green building is that as more and more builders use natural materials, interior designers are following suit. Melissa Fenigstein, one such interior designer and co-owner of New Age Interiors in Deer Park, explains, "I think that earthy, natural influences in home design started to get noticed by the industry when green building became hot.

If the stock offerings at retail outlets doesn't satisfy your creative vision for interior window treatment, then consider a custom pattern from your favorite photo or stock imagery. These shades pictured are part of a line called Persona by Comfortex, and are all about individual expression. In addition to custom options,the company stocks patterns and designs from top designers including Susan Sargent and Anna Cote which can coordinate with home furnishings.

While the shoemaker's children may go without shoes, this luxury bathroom created by kitchen and bath designer Ken Kelly is proof that he puts his trade to practice for his family. You see, Ken designed this bathroom in accordance to the dreams of his wife, Grace, after they were inspired during a visit to the spa at George V, a Four Seasons Hotel in Paris.

Not only does adding a water feature make a landscape look more appealing, but it also provides a relaxing space, attracts small wildlife, boosts the health of surrounding plants, and increases the value of a home.

TODAY'S RENOVATION IS A BRAND NEW MAGAZINE RESOURCE FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR LANDSCAPING TIPS, DESIGN KITCHENS, RENOVATIONS, AND KITCHEN ARTICLES

For large jobs, homeowners generally start with an architect and then hire a builder to complete the design. But for small projects, like kitchen renovations, sunrooms and dormers, the process usually starts with a builder who may or may not draw plans (or worse, forgo the permitting process).

Among homeowners who pride themselves in knowing that their pool is perfectly maintained and the surrounding landscape accouterments have been freshly mulched, a certain satisfaction comes from knowing everything is ready for that perfect afternoon of entertaining. Indeed, the luxury of your own private pool set among lush landscaping brings all the natural beauty Long Island has to offer right into your own backyard.