Patio - transitional patio idea in San Francisco

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink and an island

The octagonal coffer ceiling design of the Living Room was derived from a similar antique ceiling installed in the Library of the Hearst Castle in California. The floors of are wide plank solid walnut boards with a deep rich stain. Eclectic antiques accent contemporary furnishings in a comfortable mix of the classical and the modern. Interior Architecture by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Marjorie Shushan. Featured in Architectural Digest. Photo by Liz Ordonoz.

The seasonal colors of Redbud elevate the eye. In the warmer months, it provides dappled shade to the front patio and front-garden walks. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

In the dining room, eclectic antiques accent contemporary furnishings in a harmonious mix of the classical and the modern. Interior Designer Marjorie Shushan artfully combined beautiful furniture, fantastic antiques, fabrics, and accessories to achieve the owner’s goal of making the house feel comfortable and inviting, not ostentatious. Interior Architecture by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Marjorie Shushan. Featured in Architectural Digest. Photo by Liz Ordonoz.

Small trendy exterior home photo in Hertfordshire

Nestled in the white sands of Lido Beach, overlooking a 100-acre preserve of Florida habitat, this Colonial West Indies home celebrates the natural beauty that Sarasota is known for. Inspired by the sugar plantation estates on the island of Barbados, “Orchid Beach” radiates a barefoot elegance. The kitchen is an effortless extension of this style. A natural light filled kitchen extends into the expansive family room, dining room, and foyer all with high coffered ceilings for a grand entertainment space. The dining room, encased in a subtle blue textured wallpaper is formal, yet welcoming. Between the kitchen and dining room there is a full size, walk in wine cellar, with a dedicated climate controlled system. The Orchid Beach kitchen was designed as a personal and entertainment oasis for the owners to share the Florida lifestyle with their family and friends. The home gives the feeling of traveling back in time to a spectacular island estate and promises to become a timeless piece of architecture on Lido Key.

Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Dallas

A raised berm is planted with native shrubs to create privacy from the street. Native buffalo grass is a nice drought tolerant turf grass. While it can tend to get patchy over time, it can be seeded with a Habiturf mix to create biodiversity that helps the lawn persist over time. Mexican Bird of Paradise, related to the Pride of Barbados seen all over Austin, is more freeze hardy and has beautiful cream and magenta flowers.

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

This is an example of a southwestern porch design in Austin.

Inspiration for a contemporary playroom remodel in Seattle

A home inspired by the sun bleached driftwood, warm golden sunshine and deep blue ocean.
Mid-sized beach style master white tile ceramic tile and double-sink shower curtain photo with white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Elevation Home, Builder | Murphy & Co. Design, Architect | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling

A home inspired by the sun bleached driftwood, warm golden sunshine and deep blue ocean.

A home inspired by the sun bleached driftwood, warm golden sunshine and deep blue ocean.