Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard gravel water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

Beach style 3/4 beige tile alcove shower photo with white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets

© 2013 Kristen Paulin
Example of a southwest front door design in San Francisco with a blue front door

Marti Neely, APLD
Mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio photo in Omaha with no cover

Steps up to the Viewing Room. Photo © Mitch Darby.
Staircase - mid-sized mediterranean staircase idea

Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in New York.

Design ideas for a coastal drought-tolerant front yard gravel landscaping in New York.

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Greenhouse - traditional greenhouse idea in New York

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional landscaping.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Chicago for summer.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern three-story stucco beige and concrete floor front door remodel in Denver with white walls and a light wood front door

The potting shed is a charming glass enclosure with a sink and benches for flower arranging. The Dutch door and mullioned windows reflect the American vernacular architecture of the house.

Outdoor Makeover
Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in Atlanta with decking.

Summer Container Planting using a classic combination of Potato Vine, Homestead Purple Verbena, and Calliope Geraniums. Cannas, Phormium, and Annual Hibiscus create height and fill the middle of the container. Lush Custom Gardening Company

“Greensboro’s Grandest House” was recently selected as the 2013 ShowHouse presented by the Junior League of Greensboro and national media sponsor Traditional Home. Among the local and national design talent featured in this special fundraising event was design duo Patti Allen and Stephanie James of Furnitureland South, who transformed the estate’s patio into a classic, colorful and cozy space. Built in the early 1920s, the Adamsleigh estate is more than 15,000 square feet and covers 13.5 acres that include pools, a lake, tennis courts, a stone gazebo and a five-car garage. The 30×60 patio presented a special design challenge – the space was in disrepair and sat unevenly on a downward slope. Rising to the challenge, Patti and Stephanie partnered with Outer Space Landscapes to change the elevation of the patio in order to draw attention to the focal point and inspiration of the project: a beautiful canopy sofa by Century Furniture. The addition of 6 tons of landscaping material included Pennsylvania blue stone, pebbles, sand, cherry trees, azaleas and geraniums all blooming in the colors of the latest Sunbrella fabrics featured in the outdoor furnishings: crisp, sandy white, fuchsia and tangerine. Patti and Stephanie wanted to showcase clean and classic outdoor style with an edge of color and unexpected elements. Playful ottomans by Baker float in the space for multiple functions, adding an extra pop of color to the sophisticated setting which includes a dining table by Oscar de la Renta, organic spot tables from Phillips Collection, and daybeds and seating from Century Furniture. Combining their passion for interior spaces with signature designs, Allen and James Designs gave this outdoor space the comfort, color and style it deserved. Patti and Stephanie, co-founders of Allen and James Designs, are committed to inspire and influence unique spaces for home, work, play and relaxation. With over 25 years of experience and a dedication to client relationships, their infusion of international inspiration with style, color, texture and vision make Patti and Stephanie a creative duo capable of exceeding the expectations of any client’s design project. By forming over 400 connections with key manufactures such as Henredon, Century, Lillian August, Dovetail, Maitland Smith and Huntington House, Allen and James Designs can provide a broad range of options that virtually meet any need a client has to create their dream home.

Mark Lohman Photography
Deck - coastal deck idea in Los Angeles with a fire pit

Patio - traditional patio idea in Grand Rapids with a fire pit

Wild Geranium / Geranium maculatum

Emily Andrews
Inspiration for a country patio container garden remodel with a glass front door