Modern gardens are all about bringing the inside of the house to the outdoors. Apply the same design process when you are planning the rooms inside your home and translate them into your outdoor garden. Think about breaking up the outdoor space into rooms and the specific use of them. Plan these rooms to fit your lifestyle. In modern gardens you can borrow ideas from the garden styles described above and give them your personal style with a twist of modern aesthetic. Think about how the transition from indoor to outdoor flows… It should to be seamless. Think about the rooms and your actual lifestyle. Do you like to entertain? Do you have kids, pets? Do you like to barbecue? How about planning for reading, meditating or just relaxing? Is it shade important to have?

We recently completed this bathroom design project for clients of ours and they couldn't be happier with the final result. In order to maximize the space in this older home, we reconfigured the layout of the bathroom and borrow additional space from the adjoining bedroom. It was important to ensure there was lots of storage. Having drawers in the vanity help to organize all those bathroom accessories. We also added a shower niche as well as a mirrored medicine cabinet for just a little more storage. Vanity, Faucets & Bathtub: The Ensuite Wall Tile: Ceratec Floor: Euro Tile & Stone Light Fixture: Multi Luminaire

We inherited a borrowed view of a beautiful canary island palm which provided a great backdrop for a new redwood pavilion. The fences and back stucco wall where stained and painted a charcoal color to recede into the background. The dark gray porcelain tile patio in the foreground awaits a cedar spa next to the lounge chairs. Raised vegetable planting beds and fruit espaliers along the fence provide a DIY gardening area. The kurapia lawn and drought tolerant plantings were installed to keep all generally low-maintenance

A new design brings opportunities for greatness. The spacious room with beautiful views was a good start. www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI However a central fireplace limited the natural flow of activity. Removing the fireplace and borrowing space from the mudroom was a game changer. Essential to the new plan is an inviting island with generous space for storage, meal prep, gatherings and dining.

Clients wanted to remodel their first floor kitchen and powder bath for their long-term home in a modern, clean, Danish style. We worked in collaboration with the homeowners and their Architect to design the project. We borrowed space from the powder bath to increase the kitchen storage and improve the work flow. Special attention was paid to the architecturally-clean, integrated look and feel of the design details throughout the project and is what creates a wonderful lifelong remodel for the home.

www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.

The walls where moved and space was redesigned to borrow space from an adjoining bedroom to create this white tiled oasis. It's turquoise ceiling, silver clawfoot tub, vintage style tile wrapping the whole room and glamorous accents make this a bathroom fit for a queen. Photographed and designed by Marilynn Taylor The Taylored Home, general contractor Plumb Crazy Inc

The owners of this 1958 mid-century modern home desired a refreshing new master bathroom that was open and bright. The previous bathroom felt dark and cramped, with dated fixtures. A new bathroom was designed, borrowing much needed space from the neighboring garage, and allowing for a larger shower, a generous vanity with integrated trough sink and a soaking tub.

Pool with beamed ceiling: Set in a remote district just outside Halfway, Oregon, this working ranch required a water reserve for fire fighting for the newly constructed ranch house. This pragmatic requirement was the catalyst for the unique design approach — having the water reserve serve a dual purpose: fitness and firefighting. Borrowing from the surrounding landscape, two masses — one gabled mass and one shed form — are skewed to each other, recalling the layered hills that surround the home. Internally, the two masses give way to an open, unencumbered space. The use of wood timbers, so fitting for this setting, forms the rhythm to the design, with glass infill opening the space to the surrounding landscape. The calm blue pool brings all of these elements together, serving as a complement to the green prairie in summer and the snow-covered hills in winter.

Eric Roth
Example of a mid-sized transitional multicolored tile and glass tile ceramic tile bathroom design in Boston with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, glass countertops and gray walls

All aspects of the building are meticulously designed, specified, detailed, & crafted to be both stylistically appropriate and reflect building best practices. The materials palette of hand-molded brick, thick profile siding, exposed timber framing & rafters, double-hung windows, and operable louvered shutters is borrowed from the neighborhood's existing stock of mid-century craftsman ranch houses.

Lower Level build-out includes new 3-level architectural stair with screenwalls that borrow light through the vertical and adjacent spaces - Scandinavian Modern Interior - Indianapolis, IN - Trader's Point - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern - Christopher Short + Paul Reynolds - Photo: HAUS | Architecture

This master ensuite in a coastal cottage in Guernsey was previously struggling with low ceilings, but by borrowing space from the loft above we transformed it into a light, airy, generous space. The timber beams were reconditioned, a dressing room was incorporated into the ensuite and it was fitted out with beautiful period brassware, sanitary ware and furniture much more in keeping with the cosy family dwelling. The owners now get to enjoy a country boutique hotel like experience daily!

This Primary Bathroom borrowed space from an adjacent Bedroom for a more generous size. At over 6' long, the vanity easily accommodates two rectangular undermount sinks and ample storage below, with several outlets within easy reach. Sconces on either side of the mirrors provide even light without casting unflattering shadows. The light turquoise wall color carries through to the door and drawer pulls. A window with obscure glass lets in light while maintaining privacy, and recessed ceiling cans and sconces provide plenty of additional light as needed.

This elegant dining room borrows from classical design with columns, leaded glass, and gold leaf details. For a moment you may feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. However, each element reflects the homeowner’s unique taste. And the room is still intimate with a round table, warm red marble fireplace and elegantly curved cabinets for a stunning dining room design.

A new design brings opportunities for greatness. The spacious room with beautiful views was a good start. www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI However a central fireplace limited the natural flow of activity. Removing the fireplace and borrowing space from the mudroom was a game changer. Essential to the new plan is an inviting island with generous space for storage, meal prep, gatherings and dining.

ADORING FLORAL MIRROR HAND-KNOTTED RUG IN RED 2'7" X 10' Borrowing symbols and themes from many rug styles, this rug does not fall into a specific category; rather, it works a perfect example of the pastiche common in the rug industry. Its medallion is a floral interpretation of the evil eye and employes the four floral vines common to the Persian herati. Shah Abbas palmettes originated in Persian designs as well, and oversized palmettes, like the ones seen here, have been used in designs across regions and dynasties. Its particular heritage makes this piece unique.

This master ensuite in a coastal cottage in Guernsey was previously struggling with low ceilings, but by borrowing space from the loft above we transformed it into a light, airy, generous space. The timber beams were reconditioned, a dressing room was incorporated into the ensuite and it was fitted out with beautiful period brassware, sanitary ware and furniture much more in keeping with the cosy family dwelling. The owners now get to enjoy a country boutique hotel like experience daily!

Lower Level build-out includes new 3-level architectural stair with screenwalls that borrow light through the vertical and adjacent spaces - Scandinavian Modern Interior - Indianapolis, IN - Trader's Point - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern - Christopher Short + Paul Reynolds - Photo: Premier Luxury Electronic Lifestyles