The indoor pool and spa located beneath the main residence provide privacy, relaxation, and a way to soak away the stresses of the day, all without leaving the comfort of home.

This house had not been upgraded since the 1960s. As a result, it needed to be modernized for aesthetic and functional reasons. At first we worked on the powder room and small master bathroom. Over time, we also gutted the kitchen, originally three small rooms, and combined it into one large and modern space. The decor has a rustic style with a modern flair, which is reflected in much of the furniture choices. Interior Design by Rachael Liberman

Matt Greek Photography
Inspiration for a 1950s living room remodel in Los Angeles

Price: $4,500,000 The 1,159 acre Lake Creek Ranch is located just north of Richards, TX and an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. The detailed woodwork and craftsmanship throughout the home is from another era. This one of a kind, Grimes/Montgomery County, ranch has been meticulously sculpted and fenced for efficient land usage. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. Winter rye grass has been sown to insure winter feed for livestock and wildlife. The ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, 3 barns, and 3 water wells. Lake Creek flows through the northern and southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

A detail view of the dining room with the glass chandelier. Photo by Aaron Leitz
Example of a large classic dark wood floor enclosed dining room design in Seattle with gray walls

Price: $4,500,000 The 1,159 acre Lake Creek Ranch is located just north of Richards, TX and an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. The detailed woodwork and craftsmanship throughout the home is from another era. This one of a kind, Grimes/Montgomery County, ranch has been meticulously sculpted and fenced for efficient land usage. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. Winter rye grass has been sown to insure winter feed for livestock and wildlife. The ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, 3 barns, and 3 water wells. Lake Creek flows through the northern and southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

The Plantation Shutter Company is the proud dealer of Weatherwell Aluminum Shutters in North and South Carolina. Call us for a Free Estimate 800.922.9572 WeatherWell Elite Shutters For Privacy Exterior Weatherwell Elite Shutters make multi-unit living very private as well as more beautiful. Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters were the perfect solution for this Houston family who wanted to enjoy their pool gazebo more by creating privacy and protection form the wind and rain. The shutters have operable louvers that give them the ultimate in flexibility and are finished in a textured wood look powder coat which complements their existing wood structure.

This house had not been upgraded since the 1960s. As a result, it needed to be modernized for aesthetic and functional reasons. At first we worked on the powder room and small master bathroom. Over time, we also gutted the kitchen, originally three small rooms, and combined it into one large and modern space. The decor has a rustic style with a modern flair, which is reflected in much of the furniture choices. Interior Design by Rachael Liberman

The Plantation Shutter Company is the proud dealer of Weatherwell Aluminum Shutters in North and South Carolina. Call us for a Free Estimate 800.922.9572 WeatherWell Elite Shutters For Privacy Exterior Weatherwell Elite Shutters make multi-unit living very private as well as more beautiful. Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters were the perfect solution for this Houston family who wanted to enjoy their pool gazebo more by creating privacy and protection form the wind and rain. The shutters have operable louvers that give them the ultimate in flexibility and are finished in a textured wood look powder coat which complements their existing wood structure.

The Plantation Shutter Company is the proud dealer of Weatherwell Aluminum Shutters in North and South Carolina. Call us for a Free Estimate 800.922.9572 WeatherWell Elite Shutters For Privacy Exterior Weatherwell Elite Shutters make multi-unit living very private as well as more beautiful. Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters were the perfect solution for this Houston family who wanted to enjoy their pool gazebo more by creating privacy and protection form the wind and rain. The shutters have operable louvers that give them the ultimate in flexibility and are finished in a textured wood look powder coat which complements their existing wood structure.

Fire feature seating and the pergola along the planted slope, with the paver grid running back to the house. A Vista backyard reset around a checkerboard grid: 715 sq ft of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers with artificial-turf joints, 1,130 sq ft of Imperial Desert Rye 65 turf, 1,502 sq ft of Bermuda sod, a 185-unit Stonewall II retaining wall, 400 ft of drainage, 30 low-voltage lights, a prefab pergola and a gas line for the fire feature. About eight weeks. Price range $95K to $110K. Full scope and cost breakdown at the link.

The Plantation Shutter Company is the proud dealer of Weatherwell Aluminum Shutters in North and South Carolina. Call us for a Free Estimate 800.922.9572 WeatherWell Elite Shutters For Privacy Exterior Weatherwell Elite Shutters make multi-unit living very private as well as more beautiful. Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters were the perfect solution for this Houston family who wanted to enjoy their pool gazebo more by creating privacy and protection form the wind and rain. The shutters have operable louvers that give them the ultimate in flexibility and are finished in a textured wood look powder coat which complements their existing wood structure.

Square Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers set in turf joints form the grid that anchors the patio. A Vista backyard reset around a checkerboard grid: 715 sq ft of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers with artificial-turf joints, 1,130 sq ft of Imperial Desert Rye 65 turf, 1,502 sq ft of Bermuda sod, a 185-unit Stonewall II retaining wall, 400 ft of drainage, 30 low-voltage lights, a prefab pergola and a gas line for the fire feature. About eight weeks. Price range $95K to $110K. Full scope and cost breakdown at the link.

Ipe decking front entry photo: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
This is an example of a mid-sized coastal back porch design with a dark wood front door, decking and a roof extension.

The rear of the house overlooks the water and includes expansive windows and covered porches. Traditional details include wood posts, wood railings, overhangs with exposed wood rafter tails with copper flashing, and warm colored stucco. Lush tropical landscaping includes Christmas palms, hibiscus, and native flowering shrubs.

The checkerboard of square pavers and turf joints, seen from the covered patio toward the pergola. A Vista backyard reset around a checkerboard grid: 715 sq ft of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers with artificial-turf joints, 1,130 sq ft of Imperial Desert Rye 65 turf, 1,502 sq ft of Bermuda sod, a 185-unit Stonewall II retaining wall, 400 ft of drainage, 30 low-voltage lights, a prefab pergola and a gas line for the fire feature. About eight weeks. Price range $95K to $110K. Full scope and cost breakdown at the link.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard tile patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Price: $4,500,000 The 1,159 acre Lake Creek Ranch is located just north of Richards, TX and an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. The detailed woodwork and craftsmanship throughout the home is from another era. This one of a kind, Grimes/Montgomery County, ranch has been meticulously sculpted and fenced for efficient land usage. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. Winter rye grass has been sown to insure winter feed for livestock and wildlife. The ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, 3 barns, and 3 water wells. Lake Creek flows through the northern and southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

The Plantation Shutter Company is the proud dealer of Weatherwell Aluminum Shutters in North and South Carolina. Call us for a Free Estimate 800.922.9572 WeatherWell Elite Shutters For Privacy Exterior Weatherwell Elite Shutters make multi-unit living very private as well as more beautiful. Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters were the perfect solution for this Houston family who wanted to enjoy their pool gazebo more by creating privacy and protection form the wind and rain. The shutters have operable louvers that give them the ultimate in flexibility and are finished in a textured wood look powder coat which complements their existing wood structure.