This is a typical outdoor living and dining area created by Landscape Logic. We have a built-in seatwall in the back for fixed seating and a raised planter bed. The pergola has a waterproof shade sail above to keep the dining table dry from the elements. The bbq is up against the house and ready for grilling. We love to put up wall art on the fence and we used potted plants for this one. Photo by Tony Vitale

Built by Capital Builders Design by Contour Interior Design
Trendy dark wood floor kitchen photo in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Toby Ponnay
Beach style l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Example of a country medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Jim Schmid Photography
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Chip Riegel www.chipriegel.com
Example of a minimalist family room design in Providence

Inspiration for a timeless master white tile and mosaic tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with marble countertops and white walls

Trendy living room photo in Los Angeles

Photo by Gillean Proctor
Example of a trendy u-shaped terra-cotta tile and orange floor open concept kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, red backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

A Milray Park project by Studio 1 Interiors
Inspiration for a small scandinavian enclosed living room remodel in Sydney with gray walls

Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, dark wood cabinets and gray backsplash

Katya Grozovskaya
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped porcelain tile open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a huge timeless l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with quartzite countertops, an island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt

This is an example of a mediterranean landscaping in San Francisco.

This rustic-style home brings the soul of the cabin to the modern age. Natural elements of different kinds integrate seamlessly, the marble wall against the natural wood beam looks especially well done.

Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx countertops, multicolored backsplash and an island

This New England home has the essence of a traditional home, yet offers a modern appeal. The home renovation and addition involved moving the kitchen to the addition, leaving the resulting space to become a formal dining and living area. The extension over the garage created an expansive open space on the first floor. The large, cleverly designed space seamlessly integrates the kitchen, a family room, and an eating area. A substantial center island made of soapstone slabs has ample space to accommodate prepping for dinner on one side, and the kids doing their homework on the other. The pull-out drawers at the end contain extra refrigerator and freezer space. Additionally, the glass backsplash tile offers a refreshing luminescence to the area. A custom designed informal dining table fills the space adjacent to the center island. Paint colors in keeping with the overall color scheme were given to the children. Their resulting artwork sits above the family computers. Chalkboard paint covers the wall opposite the kitchen area creating a drawing wall for the kids. Around the corner from this, a reclaimed door from the grandmother's home hangs in the opening to the pantry. Details such as these provide a sense of family and history to the central hub of the home. Builder: Anderson Contracting Service Interior Designer: Kristina Crestin Photographer: Jamie Salomon