This is an example of a contemporary backyard landscaping in Chicago.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept carpeted and beige floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Example of a country carpeted bedroom design in San Francisco with gray walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Example of a small cottage enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Example of a small mountain style two-story wood exterior home design in Burlington

the bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent. Photo Credit: Sherwood Cox

Example of a transitional master white tile gray floor bathroom design in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

photos by Trina Roberts 949.395.8341 trina@grinphotography.com www.grinphotography.com
Entryway - coastal entryway idea in Orange County with a glass front door

The focal point in the kitchen is the deep navy, French range positioned in an alcove trimmed in distressed natural wood and finished with handmade tile. The arched marble backsplash of the bar creates a dramatic focal point visible from the dining room.

The dramatic front-door surround gives a hint of the architectural language of the addition in the back of the house. A hand-hammered vaulted copper canopy hangs above the door and is lit from below for dramatic effect. A door with a glass light allows for a glimpse of what awaits you inside.

Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, paneled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Custom steel french doors and clerestory windows.
Example of a large tuscan mixed siding exterior home design in Orange County

Bliss Garden Design
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

A guild garden anchors the corner of this kitchen garden of permaculture principles. Greens are arranged to provide drifts of color, a garden shed to hold tools, a top bar bee hive to attract pollinators, a cold frame to bring plants throuh a cold winter. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Cold Frame by ANNIEBAM Landsape Solutions www.ANNIEBAM.com Photo by: .Amy Whitworth

Traditional Outdoor sauna , Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England.
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Boston

photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a farmhouse sunroom remodel in Portland Maine

Photo by: Mike P Kelley Styling by: Jennifer Maxcy, hoot n anny home
Home gym - traditional blue floor home gym idea in Los Angeles with green walls

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic front yard vegetable garden landscape in Boston.