Casual elegance perfectly describes this classic family home. Delicate touches of color, loads of crisp white and a little bit of luxury are what brings this home to life.

Andrea Pesce Photography
Dining room - traditional medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Grand Rapids with white walls

David Duncan Livingston
Elegant bathroom photo in San Francisco with blue walls

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

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Beach style porch container garden photo in Orange County with a roof extension

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Large mountain style back porch photo with decking, a roof extension and a fire pit

Beach style porch idea in Charleston with decking

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Mid-sized elegant formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Orange County with blue walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace

Photo: Michaela Dodd © 2017 Houzz

Informal dining room with rustic round table, gray upholstered chairs, and built in window seat with firewood storage Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Elegant wooden u-shaped dark wood floor staircase photo in Minneapolis with gray walls, a dark wood front door and painted risers

Michelle Peek Photography
Dining room - mid-sized coastal light wood floor and beige floor dining room idea in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

Jody Beck Photography
Beach style powder room photo in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Example of a cottage beige floor utility room design in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

Example of a transitional powder room design in Charlotte with multicolored walls and an undermount sink

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor dining room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

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Example of a classic powder room design in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops