When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.

Dustin Peck Photography
Deck - contemporary deck idea in Seattle

Brian Wancho
Photo of a contemporary backyard landscaping.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Boston.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Denver

This beautiful close up shows the strength of the cement fiber boards and their resemblance to wood. Although pricy, this siding shake option makes a large statement where ever it is.

Home office - transitional home office idea in Chicago

FOCAL POINT STYLING - LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDS
Living room - coastal living room idea in Phoenix

Kirsten Termuehlen
Trendy living room photo in Milwaukee

This client brought an extensive Asian art collection to the table, and we sited each piece, creating a residential sculpture showcase within their garden.

Tuscan kitchen photo in San Diego

Design ideas for a large mid-century modern drought-tolerant, desert and partial sun backyard river rock landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Elegant home design photo in Los Angeles

White daisy mums

This landscape took on new life with a complete transformation into a French-country style retreat. On this smaller site, an existing pool was removed and the new one situated so as to maximize space. Sheer descent fountains add an elegant touch, and a hidden pool cover protects without detracting from the aesthetic. We created an upper terrace for dining, with staircases that flow out into the lower level, to a central fountain and a path that leads to a garden room with fire pit, terracotta accents, and dwarf olive trees. The sense of calm and enclosure is enhanced by tall hedges and custom screening arbors, and plantings of roses and lavender add to the Provençal charm.

Sara Collins, SJC Design Painter: Adam Hayman, Mint Painting
Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Toronto with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

Installed 6 inch quartersawn white oak flooring. Water treated and stianed jacobean with Bona Woodline Satin Finish
Trendy home design photo in Boston