One of the 3 bathrooms at the Byrnes Residence.
Minimalist freestanding bathtub photo in Phoenix with a vessel sink

Benny Chan
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story metal exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

Open concept kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Concrete board formed tile fireplace surround and floating concrete hearth Orange County California
Example of a minimalist living room design in Orange County

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.

High ceiling living room has a large concrete fireplace wall with two-sided Ortal fireplace unit. Large floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors are balanced by high clerestory windows on the opposite side of the room. Paul Dyer Photography

Thermal finish bluestone steps, board formed concrete walls and ipe decking form clean lines and a create a modern aesthetic.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston for summer.

Family room - contemporary family room idea in Detroit with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Tim Griffth
Inspiration for a small modern one-story concrete flat roof remodel in San Francisco

South east end of studio space with doors to work spaces open. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely.
Home office - contemporary concrete floor and gray floor home office idea in San Francisco

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Architect: Becker Henson Niksto General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a trendy concrete floor and gray floor powder room design in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard landscaping in Salt Lake City.

Trendy bathroom photo in London

Country exterior home photo in San Francisco

Example of a mid-sized country guest medium tone wood floor bedroom design in San Francisco with white walls

Michelle Lee Wilson Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit

Meg Messina Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary shade backyard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco.