Artificial turf obviously require no mowing and very little maintenance. It also lowers water bills and eliminates soil health and pest issues that are common in the Houston market. Photo by Karina Filipovich

Jill Hughes
Huge elegant master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and blue walls

Oyster Bay Brick with Cream Mortar

Gioi Tran, Mystery In the Night, 30"x30", acrylic on canvas www.arthaus-sf.com

Environments Studio
Photo of a modern landscaping in Chicago.

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Indianapolis

SLDarch: The shaded Main Entry, tucked deep into the shadows, is approached from a rising stepped garden path, leading up to a gentle, quiet water feature and custom stainless steel, glass and wood pivot entry door...open this and venture in to the Central Foyer space, shrouded by curved concrete & stainless steel structure and orienting the visitor to the central core of this curvaceous home. From this central orientation point, one begins to perceive the magic and mystery yet to be revealed in the undulating spatial volumes, spiraling out in several directions. Ahead is the kitchen and breakfast room, to the right are the Children's Bedroom Wing and the 'ocotillo stairs' to Master Bedroom upstairs. Venture left down the gentle ramp that follows along the gurgling water stream and meander past the bar and billiards, or on towards the main living room. The entire ceiling areas are a brilliant series of overlapping smoothly curved plaster and steel framed layers, separated by translucent poly-carbonate panels. This combats the intense summer heat and light, but carefully allows indirect natural daylight to gently sift through the deep interior of this unique desert home. Wandering through the organic curves of this home eventually leads you to another gentle ramp leading to the very private and secluded Meditation Room, entered through a double shoji door and sporting a supple leather floor radiating around a large circular glass Floor Window. Here is the ideal place to sit and meditate while seeming to hover over the colorful reflecting koi pool just below. The glass meditation room walls slide open, revealing a special desert garden, while at night the gurgling water reflects dancing lights up through the glass floor into this lovely Zen Zone. "Blocking the intense summer sun was a prime objective here and was accomplished by clever site orientation, massive roof overhangs, super insulated exterior walls and roof, ultra high-efficiency water cooled A/C system and ample earth contact and below grade areas." There is a shady garden path with foot bridge crossing over a natural desert wash, leading to the detached Desert Office, actually set below the xeriscape desert garden by 30" while hidden below, completely underground and naturally cooled sits another six car garage. The main residence also has a 4 car below grade garage and lovely swimming pool with party patio in the backyard. This property falls withing the City Of Scottsdale Natural Area Open Space area so special attention was required for this sensitive desert land project.

Home design - modern home design idea in Phoenix

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Los Angeles

Ellen Richardson Ceramic tile on exterior porch
Mid-sized farmhouse screened-in back porch idea in Raleigh

A Plus Gutter Systems Inc.
Minimalist exterior home photo in Los Angeles

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Chris Robinson

A.K. RIKKS Location: Grand Rapids, MI Scope: Design, Landscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Irrigation Installation Features: Cobblestone walks, courtyard with dry water feature, teak panels, sculpture garden, outdoor park & event space.

MATSU shou sugi ban Accoya wood in Bethesda, MD
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in DC Metro

Pearlas Velvet is a low VOC decorative metallic finish for interior use that produces an elegant very rich looking suede metallic finish. With the metallic pigments and fine resins the Pearlas Velvet gives the appearance of a pearl scent paint with the feel of soft rich texture

Carrara Marble Bianco in 1"x2" herringbone pattern with gray (Eldorado) grout
Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Richmond

Small country porcelain tile and gray floor powder room photo in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity