After a day at the beach, put down your tote and enjoy a glass of Chardonnay. This is a home that is fresh and clean just waiting for a party or a quiet read to happen. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Using the swing to anchor to the porch felt right for this long space. We really had fun with mixing different patterns and textures in blue and white and a pop of color with the orange accent pillow. Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping

eat-in kitchen, pendent lights, glass tile, cook top, island, orange bar stools, glass cabinet door, lighted cabinets, light wood flooring, island sink, dark cabinets, recessed lights, painted ceiling beams, recessed lights, stainless steel range hood, granite counter

Green roof in full sun is harder than in the shade. Sterilized shale is used here over slightly sloped rubber membrane with sedum plants plugged into shale and then watered with drip irrigation for first two summers depending on rain amount. Garden fence holds back deer, rabbits and ground hogs. Roof scuppers provide water to the butterfly garden. Raised beds mean less bending over and better weed control. tkd

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
This is an example of a huge traditional formal garden in Boston for summer.

Cory Holland Holland Photography
Inspiration for a 1950s one-story brick exterior home remodel in Seattle

Inspiration for a rustic stone landscaping in Detroit.

A traditional annual border composed of French marigolds, blue Hawaii ageratum, white alyssum and dusty miller edges a cottage-style perennial bed. Yellow tree roses in containers and dinner-plate dahlias add summer-long color to this Cape Cod garden.

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Example of a transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Iba Design Associates David Lauer Photography
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Denver with blue walls

Inspiration for a contemporary family room remodel in Phoenix with yellow walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Great room with tall ceilings, curved archways, and exposed beams set the mediterranean style base for the home but furnishings are traditional with a colorful twist of blue, white and touches of orange. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography

Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Photo of a large traditional full sun side yard gravel landscaping in Salt Lake City for summer.

Montana Antique 3-5" Random
Large mountain style formal and enclosed living room photo in Other

Spacious white kitchen with (2) islands and breakfast table. Stacked cabinets above wall cabinets and tall cabinets for additional storage / display. Interior of display cabinets coordinate with the dark finish on the tall cabinet section.

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography