Living room - contemporary living room idea in Detroit with white walls

Todd Pierson
Great room - mid-sized transitional brown floor and dark wood floor great room idea in Chicago with beige walls and no fireplace

Barbara Ries
Inspiration for a traditional partial sun stone garden path in San Francisco with a pergola.

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Doorless shower - mid-sized traditional master white tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and white floor doorless shower idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a hot tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, tile countertops and a hinged shower door

Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom design in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Country patio kitchen photo in San Francisco with a roof extension

Custom built vanity
Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary master white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and gray floor corner shower idea in Chicago with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, tile countertops, a hinged shower door and black countertops

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a cottage light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a classic u-shaped kitchen design in Austin with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and subway tile backsplash

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional black tile mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large farmhouse white two-story wood house exterior remodel in Chicago with a shingle roof

Newport653
Example of a large classic white two-story wood house exterior design in Charleston with a mixed material roof

A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.

EVERYONE'S INVITED. The first-floor bedroom and laundry area was replaced by an open family room with fabulous backyard views, perfect for entertaining a large extended family. Photography by Anice Hoachlander

Built by Highland Custom Homes
Entryway - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a blue front door

Example of a classic light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and shaker cabinets

Shaker style cabinetry with a modern flair. Painted cabinetry with the warmth of stained quartersawn oak accents and stainless steel drawer fronts. Thick two toned butcher block on the island makes a great focal point and the built in seating nook is very cozy. We also created some custom details for the family pets like hidden gates at the doorway and comfortable beds with screened doors.

Michael J. Lee
Elegant slate floor and gray floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances