Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large trendy gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor dressing room photo in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Photo of a large craftsman partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for spring.

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Walk-in closet - small contemporary gender-neutral bamboo floor walk-in closet idea in New York with open cabinets and light wood cabinets

Alan Blakely
Inspiration for a large contemporary master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile, white tile and marble tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Perimeter Cabinetry features Holiday’s Winslow & Eclipse Paint Grade Door in Nordic Island Cabinetry features Holiday’s Winslow Quarter Sawn Oak Door in Truffle Designed by: Arozelli Kitchens - NJ Photographer: Syd Friedman

Griswold photography
Alcove bathtub - large contemporary master marble floor and black floor alcove bathtub idea in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink

Classic porch idea in Cincinnati with a roof extension

Example of a minimalist kitchen design in Bengaluru

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with beige walls

Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography
Example of a large classic backyard deck design in Raleigh with decking and no cover

Beautiful outdoor kitchen with Custom Granite Surround Big Green Egg, Granite Countertops, Bamboo Accents, Cedar Decking, Kitchen Aid Grill and Cedar Pergola Overhang by East Cobb Contractor, Atlanta Curb Appeal

Lush side yard planting using Date, bottle palms and foxtails to create a nice multi canopy space. This 5 Layer landscape will fill in nice creating tiers from 2ft to 22ft using all vertical material for limited space. Great way to use your side yard.

Bedroom - mid-sized modern carpeted bedroom idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Brett Zamore Design
Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Houston

Example of a mid-sized minimalist u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island