A miniature door leads to the children's play area we like to call the "Hobbit" room. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Mid-sized tuscan gender-neutral laminate floor and brown floor kids' room photo in Chicago with beige walls

Large trendy master beige tile and stone tile limestone floor and beige floor bathroom photo in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica)
Inspiration for a landscaping in Other.

When using a modular kit-of-parts for your kitchen cabinets (i.e. Ikea) and appliances that are not truly built-in (resulting in significant cost savings)- everything doesn't always have that perfect fit...so what do you do with that awkward, leftover gap (we call it the missing tooth) above the refrigerator???? From our client's travels back & forth between Amsterdam & the US, they've collected this series of charming ceramic homes from KLM airlines. What a perfect fit as if the space was designed just for them! We love it when things like this happen! Relocating art and treasures such as these to a new spot in the home breathes new life and appreciation into something that otherwise might have gone unnoticed. Now these pieces are highlighted in the most perfect way. Makes us smile.

James Latta Photography - As an interior designer, I liked my home but was not "in love" with it. I didn't feel in sync with the style and architecture despite compliments from friends and family. It was time for a change. I sold my Floating Home (see Sleepless in Portland: Houseboat Diary) and my La Quinta home (see Transitional Living, La Quinta) and downsized to a house that's a better fit. The home was lacking sufficient storage so I added a beverage center with storage cabinets and a butcher block countertop to the dining room. An Ikea table frame was powder coated in dark grey and fitted with a Cambria Quartz dining top. A matching quartz piece was added to create a kitchen bar seating area and includes a beautiful waterfall edge. Reclaimed wood square tiles were added to the kitchen pop up ceiling and the living room fireplace to add warmth and texture. Black and white photography of the local desert landscape frame the fireplace. Although the home is mainly grey, black and white, pops of red are a recurring theme thought the interior and exterior, including a red barn door at the kitchen pantry. I broke design rules and didnt take the "safe" route. Quirky accent items can be found throughout the home. These include a wall-mounted family accordion, framed movie quotes in one of the guest rooms, a custom canvas photo of my miniature schnauzer, and dragon print accent pillows throughout. A Tongue and Groove (T&G) wood ceiling transformed the master bedroom and a beautiful red area rug adds color and warmth. The result is DARING and yet comfortable. The backyard was completely renovated. Tons of white rock were removed and beautiful landscaping and lighting were added as well as an additional 500 square feet of pavers. A sun shade, red umbrellas, and patio misters create inviting seating areas for friends and family. Tongue and Groove wood was also added to the outdoor patio ceilings. A high end surround sound system and built in BBQ with patterned cement tiles complete this outdoor living space. The process was exhausting and time consuming but now that it is over, I am thrilled with the results. I now live in a home that nourishes my soul and better represents my style and tastes.

A photo taken of Victoria agave 'compacta'
Example of a southwest home design design in Phoenix

Hypertufa trough planters for the shade garden planted with miniature hosta, dwarf boxwood, and stones. Set into the garden with asarum europaeum, iris cristata and polygonatum cultivars.

Rachel Loewen Photography © 2017 Houzz
Entryway photo

My Client has a hobby as a "miniturist" making dioramas of scenes from movies, history, etc. and some of that involves Fairies, Gnomes, Dragons, etc. This photo shows a pre-made Fairy door and window I installed at the bottom of a bathroom wall as a whimsical touch to her decorating.

This miniature garden hosts a variety of features, including a constructed pond, stone bed, and many carefully chosen plants. The grasses, perennials, and shrubs create a unique and colorful experience.

Spring container garden Le jardinet
Inspiration for a landscaping in Seattle.

Mountain style family room photo in Atlanta

Photo by Jay Sifford.

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room remodel in Chicago

Miniature landscape for shade. Hypertufa trough planter with dwarf hemlock, mini hostas, dwarf thalictrum and dwarf astilbe, planted with stones and set into a shade garden with epimedium and ferns.

Miniature landscape with dwarf pine, alpine plants and stones in a cylinder-shaped hypertufa trough planter.
Inspiration for a landscaping in Bridgeport.