Photos by Lori Cannava
Patio container garden - small contemporary backyard stone patio container garden idea in New York with no cover

Photo by Ryann Ford
Example of a danish master light wood floor bedroom design in Austin with no fireplace and white walls

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

This small vignette shows one of the casual entry ways into the main space. Bella Anna Hydrangea flank either side of 2'x2' stepping stones. Design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

William Carson Joyce
This is an example of a farmhouse full sun backyard garden path in San Diego for summer.

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Example of a large classic backyard stone and rectangular infinity pool house design in New York

Michael Hunter Photography
Small elegant master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Dallas with blue walls and no fireplace

Clark Dugger Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

John Dimaio
Example of a beach style guest dark wood floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with gray walls

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and mid-sized industrial boy carpeted kids' bedroom idea in Charleston with gray walls

Trendy freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Yellow Dog Construction - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized transitional kids' bedroom remodel in Boston

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and large traditional girl medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom idea in Indianapolis with blue walls

Applied Photogradhy
This is an example of a mediterranean front yard flower bed in Orange County.

Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Jacksonville

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral dark wood floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Scotch moss and pebbles surround a basalt dish rock. Juniper wood raised vegetable beds provide a bench for passersby to sit.
Photo of a traditional side yard water fountain landscape in Seattle.

Custom reclaimed log bed with bent blackened steel side tables. Photography by Manolo Langis Located steps away from the beach, the client engaged us to transform a blank industrial loft space to a warm inviting space that pays respect to its industrial heritage. We use anchored large open space with a sixteen foot conversation island that was constructed out of reclaimed logs and plumbing pipes. The island itself is divided up into areas for eating, drinking, and reading. Bringing this theme into the bedroom, the bed was constructed out of 12x12 reclaimed logs anchored by two bent steel plates for side tables.

We needed a bridge to cross the dry creek bed, so I designed a version of a Japanese yatsuhashi, or zig zag, bridge. It is clad in concrete backer board. I wanted to simulate a granite mountain plateau with a boulder peak. The client purchased the concrete lantern which perfectly complements the entrance to this woodland garden. Photo by Jay Sifford