Mikiko Kikuyama
Bathroom - 1960s bathroom idea in New York

Farmhouse dining room with adjacent butler's pantry
Inspiration for a country dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Atlanta with gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Other with blue walls and no fireplace

Steel planters work as cheek walls to the concrete stairs. Citrus pots frame the entry to the mid terrace.
Inspiration for a huge 1950s courtyard concrete paver patio remodel with a pergola

A simple iron handrail and low stone cheek walls make a journey of the walk up the steps. Vinca, Helleborus, Yew, Azalea and a weeping Cherry tree surround the upper terrace. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.

Nestled in the crook of the L-shaped house, a court features a patio that is ideal for special occasions and everyday use. The select bluestone paving is clean and simple and adds to the understated elegance of the court. Lush green plant beds create a striking contrast with the house’s white façade, and evergreens ensure natural year-round beauty. Photo by Chris Major.

Upper Patio with Fiire Feature, Oak tree lighting,
Inspiration for a contemporary pool remodel in Santa Barbara

Hedges and wide strips of dense groundcover subtly divide the cozy patio from the expansive lawn beyond. Landscape elements were carefully designed to avoid intruding on the view of the lake from the house. Photo by Chris Major.

Dormer cheek wall kitchen storage.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

From the patio, a natural cleft bluestone stepper path with lawn joints slips between two natural stone cheek walls and directs the eye toward an enticing destination: the lake. Photo by Chris Major.

Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in Other

Aged Granite Steps with Boulder Cheeks
Photo of a traditional backyard landscaping in Boston.

Elegant exterior home photo in Columbus

The Grand staircase includes an irregular Bluestone landing, Fieldstone cheek walls and infill, finished with bluestone step treads and circular columns at the base; Shrubs, planting beds and specimen trees complement and soften the stonework

The architect has always been fond of inglenooks as a cozy place where wonderful conversations could take place while you feel the warmth of a fire on your cheek. This inglenook also serves as a beautiful sunroom with windows surrounding the space.

Brick steps with bluestone step treads. Brick cheek walls with bluestone cap.
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in New York

Aged Granite Steps with Boulder Cheeks
This is an example of a traditional backyard landscaping in Boston.

Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Claw foot bath tub in master bathroom - grey walls - grey ceramic tile flooring
Farmhouse master ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor claw-foot bathtub photo in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, granite countertops and black countertops