Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

Backyard patio with Dover Grey porcelain slabs, cut basalt step, custom trellis for privacy, new planters with plants and landscape lighting.
This is an example of a modern partial sun and privacy backyard wood fence landscaping in Vancouver.

Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This project tests the theory of bringing high quality design to a prefabricated factory setting. Enrolled in the LEED-Home Pilot, this residence completed certification. The modular home was conceived as two boxes that slide above one another to create outdoor living space and a lower covered rear entry. The passive solar design invites large amounts of light from the south while minimizing openings to the east and west. Factory construction saves both time and costs while reducing waste and using a controlled labor force. Built in a factory north of Denver, the home arrived by flatbed truck in two pieces and was craned into place in about 4 hours providing a fast, sustainable, cost effective alternative to traditional homebuilding techniques. Upgraded lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, door hardware, windows, tile and bamboo flooring were incorporated into the design. 80% of the residence was completed in the factory in less than 3 weeks and other items were finished on site including the exterior stucco, garage, metal railing and stair. Stack-Slide-Stitch describes the conceptual process of how to tie together two distinct modular boxes. Stack refers to setting one modular directly on top of the other. Slide refers to the action that creates an upper southern deck area while simultaneously providing a covered rear entry area. The stitching or interlocking occurs with the upward extension of the lower volume with the front deck walls and with the rear two story vertical.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic backyard landscaping.

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Example of a cottage closet design in Los Angeles

Home design - modern home design idea in Vancouver

Cottage home design photo in Boston

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Elegant home design photo in New Orleans

Tiny Heirloom Inc.

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Design ideas for a traditional front yard landscaping in Orange County.

Dargan Landscape Architects

Home design - modern home design idea in New York

Raised concrete planter/seat wall
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.

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Custom trellis on neighboring fence is a great way to hide, or spruce up, an unsightly fence that cannot be demolished or replaced.
Inspiration for a small contemporary partial sun backyard landscaping in Houston for spring.

Example of a small eclectic 3/4 dark wood floor home design design in Vancouver with a two-piece toilet, white walls and a pedestal sink