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Timber Frames
Timber Frames
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services, part of the Rocky Mountain Homes family of companies, Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. This dovetail log home and rustic accents such as exposed beams, log posts and timber trusses all work in concert to make this home a living piece of art. Hamilton, MT
Colonial in McLean, Virginia, Undergoes Whole House Renovation
Colonial in McLean, Virginia, Undergoes Whole House Renovation
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2010 NARI CAPITAL COTY MERIT AWARD WINNER Baby boomers residing in this single-family colonial in Mclean, Virginia, wanted to make big changes indoors and out. First, they were tired of their back yard and old wooden deck. The neighboring lot sloped steeply downward, creating significant run-off that prevented any semblance of a lawn or landscaping from taking hold. Worse, it prevented the couple from letting their grandchildren or dog out to play. To address the issue, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes excavated their entire yard so it was level. Then they designed and built a 5’ x 40’ retaining wall covered with ledger stone to separate the lots, installing an underground drainage system to keep runoff away from a new flagstone patio and surrounding plants and shrubs. Above the stone patio is a large no-maintenance deck reached via a wide stairway with matching railing. A 12’ x 18’ screened in porch sits to one side featuring cedar beaded ceiling panels and French doors that lead into the home’s dining room. Highlighting the interior renovations is a new gourmet kitchen with a custom-made wood cabinets and exotic granite countertops. The room’s focal point is a large island with a two-tier countertop and bar seating. Professional-grade stainless steel appliances include a gas cooktop, double-wall ovens, built-in microwave and dishwasher and large refrigerator. Other features include a porcelain tile floor, tile backsplash and a tray ceiling. A new master bathroom features floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a dark marble countertop and his and hers sinks. Contrasting light-colored marble floor and wall tile leads to a glass-enclosed shower. An adjoining walk-in closet completes the design.
Bunny Run
Bunny Run
Root Design Company.comRoot Design Company.com
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard landscaping in Austin.
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Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Pool with Outdoor Pavilion
Design ideas for a mid-century modern backyard landscaping in New Orleans.
Browne Project
Browne Project
Hase Landscape CompanyHase Landscape Company
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Milwaukee.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a huge traditional full sun hillside gravel landscaping in San Francisco for spring.
Lafayette Woodlands
Lafayette Woodlands
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.
Mediterranean: Meaders
Mediterranean: Meaders
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
A luxurious Mediterranean house and property with Tuscan influences featuring majestic Live Oak trees, detailed travertine paving, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Designed and built by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. House construction by Bob Thompson Homes.
Potrero Hill Lookout
Potrero Hill Lookout
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
This is an example of a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.
Secret Gardens
Secret Gardens
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.
Koslowski Residence
Koslowski Residence
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman backyard landscaping in Indianapolis.
Exterior View
Exterior View
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Photo of a large transitional partial sun backyard stone and wood fence landscaping in Minneapolis.
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
American LandscapeAmerican Landscape
The back staircase of the garden entrance; the steps and boulder wall tie into the farmhouse theme. Flagstone steppers get you to the car barn, part of this rural complex.
Aluminum Fences
Aluminum Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Photo of a contemporary backyard landscaping in Minneapolis.
English Garden & Pool House
English Garden & Pool House
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The combination of natural stone walls and hedges assisted with the challenging site grading and was an opportunity to create the desired ‘secret’ garden feel.
Country Farm House
Country Farm House
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Full color bluestone patio with antique granite fire pit, American granite wall, situated to take advantage of landscape vista.
This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard stone flower bed in Boston.

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Mid-Century Vibe Backyard - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Backyard - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A bluestone stepper path leads you over a bed of slate chip onto the back patio. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Milwaukee for summer.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Browne and Associates Custom LandscapesBrowne and Associates Custom Landscapes
This Hilltop front yard in the Denver Area was constructed in 2012. The existing "builder" landscape" completely failed at dressing up the front of this deserving house. Clients wanted a clever entryway that was more than a simple walkway. The front planter contains "changeable" features that transition with the seasons. During the holiday season, the brick planter is decorated with a Christmas theme. Design: Ben Browne Browne & Associates Custom Landscapes
Marshall Residence
Marshall Residence
ALA, Artistic Landscape ArchitectureALA, Artistic Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern full sun backyard stone landscaping in Phoenix.
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