Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Ornate staircase photo in San Francisco

Established tree canopy maintains shade and leafy curb appeal. ,Once petite, two Western Redbuds have come into their own, offering substantial shade and leafy canopy at a lower vertical.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story stucco house exterior remodel in Other with a shed roof and a metal roof

Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Other

The existing kitchen was separated from the family room by a 17’ long bookcase. It was the first thing you saw upon entering and it hid much of the light and views to the backyard making the space feel claustrophobic. The laundry room was part of the kitchen space without any attempt to conceal the washer and dryer. Removing the long bookcase opened the opportunity to add counter stools in the kitchen and decided to align a target wall opposite the front door to help maintain some division within the main space while creating a space for the refrigerator. This also allowed us to create an open laundry room concept that would be hidden from view from all other areas. We kept the industrial feel of the exposed building materials, which we complimented with textured melamine slab doors for the new kitchen cabinets. We maintained the galley set up but defined the kitchen from the utility area by changing both thickness and color of the countertop materials. Because the back of the house is mainly windows, there was very little wall space for upper cabinets and everyday dish storage. We designed a custom ceiling hung shelf system that floats in front of the windows, and is mostly out of view from the sitting area. Tall cabinets are installed along the only available wall to support both kitchen and laundry room functions. We used cable lighting threaded through the beams which really punctuates the industrial aesthetic.

Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Chicago

New Trex Toasted Sand Deck with HideAway Screens (Dash Design) and Westbury Railing with Drink Rail
Example of a mid-sized backyard ground level privacy and metal railing deck design in Other with no cover

With roller shades and a beautiful porch swing, you'll be hard pressed to find a reason to ever go inside.
Mid-sized elegant back porch photo in Bridgeport with decking and a roof extension

Ellis Creek Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean terra-cotta tile and brown floor entryway remodel in Charleston with white walls and a medium wood front door

Rett Peek
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional screened-in front porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Design ideas for a mid-sized full sun backyard landscaping in Phoenix.

Don Lewis
Home design - eclectic home design idea in Los Angeles

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Kitchen - 1960s kitchen idea in Orange County

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Patio fountain - mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio fountain idea in San Diego with a pergola

Photo Credit: Peter Molick Architect: Content
Small trendy backyard patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and no cover

Small Japanese Maple
This is an example of a small asian shade backyard landscaping in New York.