Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with a media wall

Photos by Julie Soefer
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor great room design in Houston with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Large elegant two-story exterior home photo in Boston

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

this is a view of the living room looking toward the wet bar and the Nanawall folding doors. The doors open to a balcony facing the water. In the background is the wet bar and a salt water fish tank. There is a small family room beyond the wet bar. The entry to the home is beyond the elevator.

Mid-sized trendy single-wall ceramic tile and gray floor wet bar photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops and white countertops

Family room - large traditional open concept limestone floor and beige floor family room idea in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a large rustic backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool house remodel in DC Metro

Example of a classic basement design in Cleveland

Polished concrete counter top with Ipe facia
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in San Diego with a gazebo

Drilled columns are fed using a Filtrific brand pondless tank system below. We were hired to build the concrete retaining walls, and the large structural elements. Another local designer, Megan Pulkkinen Design, designed and installed the plants (not yet installed for photo).

Drilled granite rock used for pondless waterfeature. Rock is about 9' across, 4' wide and 2.5' high. Flows into a Filtrific brand pondless tank system.

The upstairs master suite saw a complete transformation when the dated columns were removed, the master closet was expanded and the master bathroom was dramatically updated as well as enlarged. Behind the scenes, the 50-gallon water tank was replaced with an updated 75-gallon tank and new insulation was added to the attic. After Photos: Doug Mathurin

Our client desired a functional, tasteful, and improved environment to compliment their home. The overall goal was to create a landscape that was subtle and not overdone. The client was highly focused on their deck environment that would span across the rear of the house with an area for a Jacuzzi as well. A portion of the deck has a screened in porch due to the naturally buggy environment since the home is situated in the woods and a low area. A mosquito repellent injection system was incorporated into the irrigation system to help with the bug issue. We improved circulation of the driveway, increased the overall curb appeal of the entrance of the home, and created a scaled and proportional outdoor living environment for the clients to enjoy. The client has religious guidelines that needed to be adhered to with the overall function and design of the landscape, which included an arbor over the deck to support a Sukkah and a Green Egg smoker to cook Kosher foods. Two columns were added at the driveway entrance with lights to help define their driveway entrance since it's the end of a long pipe-stem. New light fixtures were also added to the rear of the house. Our client desired multiple amenities with a limited budget, so everything had to be value engineered through the design and construction process. There is heavy deer pressure on the site, a mosquito issue, low site elevations, flat topography, poor soil, and overall poor drainage of the site. The original driveway was not sized appropriately and the front porch had structural issues, as well as leaked water onto the landing below. The septic tank was also situated close to the rear of the house and had to be contemplated during the design process. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco

This Japanese garden front entrance stepping stone walkway, using black slate is installed by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. in Manalapan, Florida. Planting Design Akiko Iwata Planting Installation by Landco

Designed to our client’s stylistic tastes and functional needs, budget and timeline, the basement was transformed into a luxurious, multi-use open space, featuring Adura and Four Seasons flooring, custom shelving displays, concealed structural columns, stone finishes, a beautiful glass chandelier, and even a large fish tank that created a striking focal point and visual interest in the room. Other unique amenities include Grohe plumbing fixtures, an InSinkerator, Braun fan and Pella windows, for controlled circular air flow.

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.