This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant landscaping in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco with a pergola.

This is a craftsman styled front exterior house in the Nottingham, DC Metro area designed by Suburban Builders.
Inspiration for a large craftsman two-story wood beige entryway remodel in DC Metro with a hip roof

Erin Lau
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Western Rib Metal Fencing in a Bare Steel Finish.
Mountain style home design photo in Phoenix

Wayne C. Moore
Mid-sized country outdoor kitchen porch idea in Grand Rapids with a roof extension

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

McNICHOLS® Perforated Panels border an area with plants, providing privacy security and ventilation, as well as a stylish look.
This is an example of a modern hillside landscaping in Tampa.

We worked with Gary to Insert these trellises securly into the existing posts behind the fence.
Large transitional exterior home idea in Albuquerque

Example of a trendy exterior home design in Los Angeles

Photography by Laura Hull.
Dutch front door - large traditional ceramic tile and multicolored floor dutch front door idea in San Francisco with gray walls and a white front door

Example of a trendy white two-story stucco flat roof design in Miami

Structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing, this modular office space offers a rare blend of style, security, and simplicity. This modular office space is self- contained, contemporary, and cost- efficient. Installed with sliding glass windows and glass door for a clean and modern look.

A luxurious English Tudor residence and estate property in Dallas, Texas. The property features expansive lawns and gardens, decorative entry gates and fence, a formal luxury pool, koi pond, formal rose garden and granite chip driveway and walking paths.

Trendy exterior home photo in Los Angeles

Joel Barbitta
Example of a large minimalist backyard patio kitchen design in Perth with a roof extension

This is an example of a large mediterranean full sun front yard brick formal garden in Houston for spring.

Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!