Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a huge timeless backyard brick and rectangular pool remodel in Chicago

This gorgeous bathroom design combines a rich grey vanity with mixed metals: brass mirror and light fixture with brushed nickel plumbing and accessories. The marble countertop looks beautiful against the Swiss Coffee walls and black slate tile flooring.

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Inspiration for a huge traditional partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Detroit for summer.

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Bathroom - mid-sized transitional beige tile bathroom idea in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown walls

Entering the garden from the side offers a bit of mystery as the space reveals itself slowly. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee

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Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Photo of a rustic landscaping in Philadelphia.

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Example of a mid-sized transitional beige tile bathroom design in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown walls

Inspiration for a huge victorian l-shaped brick floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Huge transitional rooftop outdoor kitchen deck photo in Boston with no cover

Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Chicago.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional beige tile bathroom remodel in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown walls

Mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete patio photo in Milwaukee with a fire pit

Porch side view shows neatly trimmed jasmine and boxwood hedges.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Houston.

Inspiration for a small mediterranean partial sun side yard stone garden path in Houston.

Boxwood and Sedum line the brick walk that leads to the front door. Three varieties of daylilies are layered behind the boxwood. Topiary lilac stand as sentinels on either side of the private conversation space.

Work from my time as the Boxwood horticulturist at MOBOT.
Photo of a landscaping in St Louis.