When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.

Example of a large trendy wooden floating open staircase design in Chicago

Deep Blue Rogue Waves - An homage to sea and its mighty tides, Deep Blue Rogue Waves from MEC’s PIXL mosaic range can add a touch of refreshing liveliness to any space. The blue glass mosaic palette is perfect for any space, especially resorts and bath tub wall. *Get any pattern resized or recolored to better fit your unique requirements. MEC offers free customization and alteration on all mosaic patterns. **AddTek mosaic render is visually similar but may have slight variations due to factors like; textural diversity in mosaic tesserae and light conditions. See the full collection here: http://www.mecartworks.com/pixl/introduction

Yukio Arikawa
Staircase - modern staircase idea in Tokyo

Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant backyard stone garden path in Los Angeles.

©Brooke Schnetz
This is an example of a huge mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun hillside brick retaining wall landscape in San Diego.

This koi pond has several waterfalls that cascade into the large pond from both sides. Wonderful lily pads and other foliage provide an amazing backdrop to enjoy the magnificent koi.

Home design - traditional home design idea in Dallas

Beautiful hedge maze and rose garden!
This is an example of a large victorian partial sun side yard mulch formal garden for summer.

Transitional hallway photo in Portland

Very close-up of a succulent in a pot, showing the intricate form and texture of its leaves. The detail highlights the plant’s sculptural quality and natural beauty as part of the container garden.

Paige Nicolle Photography
Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Salt Lake City

Stonework, demo, and woodwork by Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry, Inc. Design by Parterre Garden Services. Photo©Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry, Inc.

Jake Stangel,
Inspiration for a modern staircase remodel in San Francisco

This multi-level terrace was designed as part of a new construction project in Whitestone, Queens. The client requested a modern and minimalistic outdoor living space that would accommodate their large family while blending seamlessly with the architectural design of the house. From the third-floor terrace to the ground-level deck and water dock, this project offers functional outdoor living areas with uninterrupted water views.

Detail shot of custom made light fixture in brass with exposed light bulbs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial light wood floor home design remodel in New York with blue walls, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace

Custom sliding barn doors
Example of a mid-sized mountain style detached barn design in Austin

The lushly planted West bed. David Morello
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Houston.