Raised vegetable planters are nourished with stormwater caught by a cistern beyond via a gravity fed spigot and garden hose. photo: Kate Russell
Photo of a contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Albuquerque for summer.

Pool - contemporary custom-shaped pool idea in Las Vegas

These raised beds are watered from a cistern fed by roof runoff

Raised vegetable planters are nourished with stormwater caught by the cistern beyond via a gravity fed spigot and garden hose. photo: Kate Russell
Design ideas for a contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Albuquerque for summer.

Weiller - 2014
Inspiration for a timeless laundry room remodel in San Francisco

Le Bijou
Example of a large minimalist guest light wood floor bedroom design

Each season, this yard shows off a new attraction but the bones of the garden keep it full and lush even without a lawn. Several fruit trees like this fig and raised veggie beds keep the clients well-fed!

Our clients wanted to upgrade their backyard space at their home in a beach front community. They decided to install a pool with a spa and spillway surrounding the pool with luxurious travertine. The pool deck features columns that support gas fed fire bowls, a seat wall with a linear gas fed fire pit to accentuate the space. It was then decided to landscape using a tropical flair with palm trees and illuminate them and the rear of their home with low voltage LED lighting. To say that the homeowners are thrilled with their new outdoor pool space is an understatement.

Example of a mid-century modern concrete patio design in San Francisco with a roof extension

After the mud room addition, the dogs have their own personal bowls and a customized washing area for when they come in from outside. Plato Prelude cabinets provide plenty of cabinet space for dog food and other items. One golden retriever and four flat coated retrievers = a lot of food storage needs! Porcelain fired earth ceramics 18" field tile was installed for a durable floor. An LG Hi-Macs Volcanics Solid Surface material was used on the counter tops featuring built-in food bowls. Hooks were conveniently added for hanging leashes by the door. As if this was not enough, the dogs can exit the mud room and run into the fenced backyard with their own in-ground pool! The dogs love the new amenities but the homeowners have a spectacular kitchen, improved dining/coffee experience, an efficient flow from the kitchen to the backyard, and functional designs to make their life easier.

Paul Hartman
Photo of a contemporary rock hillside landscaping in Denver.

Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
This is an example of a small modern full sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Hogan Design & Construction (HDC) completed this family room remodeling project installing a custom fireplace with mantle, stone, custom bookshelves/casing, and Pella windows.

New Firepit patio with 40" Industrial Steel firepit fabricated by artist & gas fed. Patio is raised up with fieldstone boulders. Firepit patio is constructed with Irregular Bluestone with 1-2" gaps between stones with lower patio being constructed with PA Bluestone square/rectangular pieces.

Custom kitchen with reclaimed wood beams, wolf appliances, engineered quartz counter tops, blue accent island, butcher block top and center cut white oak flooring.

When we began the brainstorming process for this project, we wanted everyone's input - down to this family's 12-year-old son. We all fell in love with his sketch of a soccer field, and the rest is history. He didn't stop there, though. This enclosed seating area for Dad - quite possibly the best feature of the space - was his idea too!

There are an infinite number of possible designs, and outdoor fire pits no longer need to be just a round pile of rocks. I work with several basic styles of gas fed fire pits when I design outdoor gardens to enchant my clients. The popularity of fire pits and the fire effects they produce in the garden is one of fastest growing trends in outdoor design. The allure of sitting around a fire ring has been around since the beginning of mankind. Fire provides warmth, light, a cooking source and, of course relaxation. A dancing flame has a mesmerizing affect that encourages you to unwind and settle in. The popularity of fire pits, or conversation pits as they are commonly called, has grown rapidly in recent years. Proper design and construction will ensure a safe and enjoyable feature that will last several decades This fully equipped outdoor kitchen is separate from the rest of the living space, allowing the two areas to be utilized entirely on their own. outdoor kitchens are most efficient when it's zoned into logical uses. your cook space should have plenty of prep space, room to set down utensils and stage ingredients, and a comfortable buffer from the seating island to keep guests protected from the heat.

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island