Example of a cottage exterior home design in New York

Debbie Schwab Photography.
Claw-foot bathtub - small country 3/4 gray tile and stone tile marble floor and gray floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Seattle with a pedestal sink and gray walls

The client purchased this property with grand plans of renovating the entire place; from top to bottom, and from inside to outside. And while the inside canvas was very generous and even somewhat forgiving, the outside space would be anything but. We wanted to squeeze in as much seating space as possible in their limited courtyard area, without encroaching on the already compact-sized pool. The first and most obvious solution was to get rid of the trees and shrubs that separated this house from its zero-lot-line neighbor. With the addition of Lueder limestone pavers, this new area alone would free up nearly 120 additional square feet, which happened to be the perfect amount of space for a mobile gas fire pit and sectional sofa. And this would make for the perfect place to enjoy the afternoon sunset with the implementation of a custom-built metal pergola standing above it all. The next problem to overcome was the disconnected feel of the existing patio; there were too many levels of steps and stairs, which meant that it would have been difficult to have any sort of traditional furniture arrangement in their outdoor space. Randy knew that it only made sense to bring in a wood deck that could be mated to the highest level of the patio, thus creating and gaining the greatest amount of continuous, flat space that the client needed. But even so, that flat space would be limited to a very tight "L-shape" around the pool. And knowing this, the client decided that the larger space would be more valuable to them than the spa, so they opted to have a portion of the deck built over it in order to allow for a more generous amount of patio space. And with the edge of the patio/deck dropping off almost 2 feet to the waterline, it now created the perfect opportunity to have a visually compelling raised wall that could be adorned with different hues of plank-shaped tiles. From inside the pool, the varying shades of brown were a great accent to the wood deck that sat just above. However, the true visual crowning jewel of this project would end up being the raised back wall along the fence, fully encased in a large format, 24x24 slate grey tile, complete with a custom stainless steel, square-tube scupper bank, installed at just the right height to create the perfect amount of water noise. But Randy wasn't done just yet. With two entirely new entertaining areas opened up at opposite ends of the pool, the only thing left to do now was to connect them. Knowing that he nor the client wanted to eliminate any more water space, he decided to bring a new traffic pattern right into the pool by way of two "floating", Lueder limestone stepper pads. It would be a visually perfect union of both pool and walking spaces. The existing steps and walkways were then cut away and replaced with matching Lueder limestone caps and steppers. All remaining hardscape gaps were later filled with Mexican beach pebble, which helped to promote a very "zen-like" feel in this outdoor space. The interior of the pool was coated with Wet Edge Primerastone "Blue Pacific Coast" plaster, and then lit up with the incredibly versatile Pentair GloBrite LED pool lights. In the end, the client ended up gaining the additional entertaining and seating space that they needed, and the updated, modern feel that they loved.

Lauren Keller
Huge country u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

This home features many timeless designs and was catered to our clients and their five growing children
Example of a large country white two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Phoenix with a metal roof

Italian Bookcase / Room Divider Loft by Cattelan Italia Made in Italy The Loft by Cattelan Italia is an italian bookshelf that can also serve as a room divider. The wooden structure of this shelving unit is available in white lacquered MDF or Canaletto walnut finish. The bookcase features multiple inserts of different size and shape, making this room divider up-to-date and extraordinary while being very practical at the same time. The bookcase Loft is available in two sizes. Features: Designed by Philip Jackson Wooden structure in white lacquered MDF or Canaletto walnut finish Multiple inserts of different size Available in two sizes The starting price is for the Loft Bookcase W53" in a white lacquered finish. Dimensions: Bookcase: W53" x D13" x H67" Bookcase: W79" x D13" x H67"

This minimalistic landscape design of grasses and concrete allow the dominate form of the residence shine. Photography Credit: Wade Griffith
Mid-sized rustic full sun and brown front yard wood gable roof idea for summer in Dallas

Sparkling Views. Spacious Living. Soaring Windows. Welcome to this light-filled, special Mercer Island home.
Large transitional open concept carpeted, gray floor and exposed beam family room photo in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and gray walls

Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect
Elegant backyard stone patio photo in Chicago with a fire pit

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a farmhouse formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Charleston with green walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Example of a large mountain style backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped natural pool design in Oklahoma City

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped gray floor and cement tile floor open concept kitchen design in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops and marble backsplash

Mid-century modern backyard deck photo in San Francisco with no cover

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Builder: Claremont Design + Build Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Inspiration for a timeless wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Minneapolis with painted risers

Inspiration for a transitional backyard patio remodel in Miami with a gazebo

Inspiration for a small traditional partial sun courtyard brick formal garden in Calgary for spring.

Our pioneer project, Casita de Tierra in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, showcases the natural building techniques of a rubble trench foundation, earthbag construction, natural plasters, earthen floors, and a composting toilet. Our earthbag wall system consists of locally available, cost-efficient, polypropylene bags that are filled with a formula of clay and aggregate unearthed from our building site. The bags are stacked like bricks in running bonds, which are strengthened by courses of barbed wire laid between each row, and tamped into place. The walls are then plastered with a mix composed of clay, sand, soil and straw, and are followed by gypsum and lime renders to create attractive walls. The casita exhibits a load-bearing wall system demonstrating that thick earthen walls, with no rebar or cement, can support a roofing structure. We, also, installed earthen floors, created an indoor dry-composting toilet system, utilized local woods for the furniture, routed all grey water to the outdoor garden, and maximized air flow by including cross-ventilating screened windows below the natural palm frond and cane roof. Casita de Tierra exemplifies an economically efficient, structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, environmentally kind, and socially responsible home.

Inspiration for a rustic backyard stone and custom-shaped pool remodel in Los Angeles