Bernard Andre Photography
Inspiration for a large modern beige two-story house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a metal roof

Reading garden with direct access to office and living room. 4x4 'Tumbled Tennessee' cobblestones. Blue slate chips. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt

Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Seattle.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Brick clad piers with plant urns flank the walkway with custom gate and hardware. Howard Roberts - Landscape design & phiotos Christine Levy- flowers and arrangements

Fine Focus Photography
Tuscan double front door photo in Austin with a glass front door

Frederick Learey
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

This couple wanted to get the most out of their small, suburban backyard by implementing an adult design separate from the kids' area, but within its view. Our team designed a courtyard-like feel to make the space feel larger and to provide easy access to the shed/office space. The delicate water feature and fire pit are the perfect elements to provide a resort feel.

Design by The Brickman Group, Ltd. All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard brick water fountain landscape in Chicago with a pergola.

Inspiration for a coastal side yard hot tub remodel in Miami

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.

Large picture windows looked out onto the empty narrow side yard. Our solution was to create a dramatic 3D modular installation with CorTen Planters filled with low maintenance cacti.

Metzger Design worked along side Bellevue Homes - a local developer/builder of high-end residential projects on this project. A rewarding process from the start - Bellevue Homes provided a clear concept for this 4,000 sf Craftsman style home and retained us to refine the massing and construction details. The home features a spacious great room and kitchen area with a dynamic loft area above, first floor master suite, and a general flow and openness well suited for modern living and entertaining. Additional outdoor living spaces are created with oversized front and rear porches and a cozy courtyard formed within the space between the main structure and carriage house. Photograph by Stephen Barling.

Reimagined as a quiet retreat on a mixed-use Mission block, this former munitions depot was transformed into a single-family residence by reworking existing forms. A bunker-like concrete structure was cut in half to form a covered patio that opens onto a new central courtyard. The residence behind was remodeled around a large central kitchen, with a combination skylight/hatch providing ample light and roof access. The multiple structures are tied together by untreated cedar siding, intended to gradually fade to grey to match the existing concrete and corrugated steel.

Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)

Solid bronze dummy (non-functioning) hinges paired with heavy duty hinges, that do the heavy lifting. You can get the look of functional strap hinges by combining the two. More info available at 360 Yardware. Photos by Coastal Bronze.

This little patio is just outside the master suite and gives a private spot for reading or resting in a cozy space. The stone work mimics the front porch and was also used on top of the columns. The lattice allows for light and air circulation while still giving a feeling of enclosure and intimacy. Autumn ferns are easy care and won't get too big, with splashes of seasonal color surround a small fountain. The white Chippendale-style gate works with the color of the house and invites you to wander out. Photo by Gail Scott

James Lockhart photo
Large elegant formal and open concept porcelain tile and beige floor living room photo in Atlanta with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photo: Jaclyn Dowdle