Photograph by M. Dolly

The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof. Designed by Jody McGuire Photographed by Corey Gaffer

Farnsworth House (1951), Plano, Illinois, designed by Mies van der Rohe Photograph: U.S. Library of Congress, Carol M. Highsmith Archive
Minimalist living room photo in Chicago

Rear view of the patio and pool area featuring the bloack bottom pool and spectacular sculpture designed and crafted by Guy Dill in Venice, California. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic, Sculpture - Guy Dill.

In order to meld with the clean lines of this contemporary Boulder residence, lights were detailed such that they float each step at night. This hidden lighting detail was the perfect complement to the cascading hardscape. Architect: Mosaic Architects, Boulder Colorado Landscape Architect: R Design, Denver Colorado Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography Key Words: Lights under stairs, step lights, lights under treads, stair lighting, exterior stair lighting, exterior stairs, outdoor stairs outdoor stair lighting, landscape stair lighting, landscape step lighting, outdoor step lighting, LED step lighting, LED stair Lighting, hardscape lighting, outdoor lighting, exterior lighting, lighting designer, lighting design, contemporary exterior, modern exterior, contemporary exterior lighting, exterior modern, modern exterior lighting, modern exteriors, contemporary exteriors, modern lighting, modern lighting, modern lighting design, modern lighting, modern design, modern lighting design, modern design

Large sun shelf entry into pool also contains a bubbler fountain. This photo clearly shows the colored patterned concrete pool deck, flagstone coping and interior pebble finish of the pool. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Artaic worked closely with underwater photographer and digital imaging specialist Jim Hellemn to produce a stunning pool-bottom mosaic for a luxurious vacation home in the Cayman Islands. Inspired by the natural coral reef situated right beside the property, the 60-foot long mosaic, which is made up of thousands of squared 3/8” vitreous glass tiles, offers the homeowners a permanent art installation that immortalizes the underwater ecosystem living right in their backyard. Hellemn, whose work has appeared in National Geographic and at the American Museum of Natural History, took a “stitched” high-resolution photograph of the coral reef, which was then digitally translated into a mosaic using Artaic’s proprietary Tylist™ software. “Capturing the essence of coral reefs and marine environments is at the core of my imaging pursuits. Coral reefs are among the most colorful places on the planet, but are nearly impossible to visualize on a large scale without the use of some very special tools,” says Hellemn. Coral reefs, although now one of the most widely endangered ecosystems in the world, still remain some of the most colorful and beautiful wildlife habitats on Earth. The combination of Hellemn’s photography and the precision of Artaic’s mosaic tile arrangement gives the residence’s owners a realistic and everlasting interpretation of the vibrant reef found beside them to enjoy for years to come.

" The plantings are lush, but there's still a great view to check to see if Mom will be coming out to play soon. I'm a very good dog so my designer didn't have to worry about me digging up anything but she was mindful to choose plants along the edge of paths that could handle a little trampling in case I decided to take a shortcut. " ... Bailey the dog Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Wind sculpture by Lyman Whitaker. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Winterberry shrubs photographed in late fall before the leaves have dropped.
Photo of a landscaping in Burlington.

Sea-Dar Construction, Hacin + Associates, Trent Bell Photography
Example of a danish open concept light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls and no tv

The gravel path was created along my normal route so no one had to retrain me. I love that the slate nuggets don't get stuck between my toes and Mom's really happy now that I don't drag mud into the house! ... Bailey the dog. THIS PHOTO IS FEATURED IN TWO HOUZZ EDITORIALS! Here are the links! (1) HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17846321/list/How-to-Help-Your-Dog-Be-a-Good-Neighbor (2) 8 BACKYARD IDEAS TO DELIGHT YOUR DOG https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8824871/list? Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

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Mountain style bedroom photo in San Francisco with green walls

The design of this refined mountain home is rooted in its natural surroundings. Boasting a color palette of subtle earthy grays and browns, the home is filled with natural textures balanced with sophisticated finishes and fixtures. The open floorplan ensures visibility throughout the home, preserving the fantastic views from all angles. Furnishings are of clean lines with comfortable, textured fabrics. Contemporary accents are paired with vintage and rustic accessories. To achieve the LEED for Homes Silver rating, the home includes such green features as solar thermal water heating, solar shading, low-e clad windows, Energy Star appliances, and native plant and wildlife habitat. All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography

"Never a dull moment in this garden! Our landscape designer chose plants to bring lots of birds for me to watch. I don't know if she planned for the chipmunks, but they are fun too!" ... Bailey the dog THIS PHOTO IS FEATURED IN TWO HOUZZ EDITORIALS! Here's the link! 8 BACKYARD IDEAS TO DELIGHT YOUR DOG https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8824871/list? Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof. Designed by Jody McGuire Photographed by Corey Gaffer

Photo Credit Holly Polgreen
Inspiration for a contemporary boy kids' room remodel in DC Metro with multicolored walls

Asian inspired furniture coordinates with items collected through husband and wife’s lifelong love of travel. Rich faux finish accentuated the groin vaulted ceiling and accent niche which has an added floral stencil design. Organic touches like the plants and carefully selected wildlife scenes help bring the outside in and make this striking room an entertainer's dream. Photographer: Daniel Angulo

This photo clearly shows the large sun shelf then steps down into the pool. The young grandchildren love to play here and grandparents lounge chairs are nearby. Grill is to far left and will later be part of an outdoor kitchen under a pavilion. Also notice the benches along the inside edge of the pool. Cool place to sit and watch everyone play. Paths behind the planting beds lead thru the rose and perennial garden as well as to an edible garden. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.