Julie Soefer
Transitional family room photo in Houston

David Heald
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Boston

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic shed remodel in Austin

Julie Soefer
Transitional staircase photo in Houston

Exterior photo of the back of our home. From this angle you see the architecture at play. Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Ga. Architecture by bldgs.org Photos by maibri.com

George Oakley
Contemporary exterior home idea in Salt Lake City

Photo Credit: © Joe Fletcher Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor living room remodel in DC Metro with white walls and a standard fireplace

The Composer will create a new perspective on modern entertainment with light walnut veneer finish and geometric wood grain patterns complimented with polished stainless steel legs. Add the Composer Collection into your room and experience luxury furnishings in its purest form. Setting the standard for luxury, the B-Modern Composer Light Walnut Veneer TV Stand has state-of-the-art slow-closing cabinet doors and drawers with commercial grade stainless steel legs. The TV stand has two component shelves with easy wiring access for the ultimate functionality. Dimensions: TV Stand: 79" L x 20" W x 19.25" H Free shipping US www.thewallunits.com/listing/modern-tv-stands

Add the Composer Collection into your room and experience luxury furnishings in its purest form. Setting the standard for luxury, the B-Modern Composer Grey High-Gloss TV Stand has state-of-the-art slow-closing cabinet doors and drawers with commercial grade stainless steel legs. The TV stand has two component shelves with easy wiring access for the ultimate functionality. The Composer will create a new perspective on modern entertainment with smooth white high-gloss finish complimented with brushed stainless steel legs. Dimensions: TV Stand: 79" L x 20" W x 19.25" H Free shipping US www.thewallunits.com/listing/modern-tv-stands

Blending contemporary forms and lush plantings, this Garden maximizes the sensory experience of the materials and planting from inside and outside the home. The garden occupies an interior courtyard framed by four interior walls. The home, designed by Architect Cliff May was built in 1948 and the following year was featured in House Beautiful Magazine. The clients list of needs and desires was brief. They wanted a space that would complement the mid century modern home and provide visual interest from inside the home. Some form of water was also requested. They had a budget of $30,000. In order to stay within their budget the clients performed the demolition of the old garden. The designer’s intent was to create a garden that would possess a clear sculptural quality and would be as visually striking from inside the home as it would be from inside the courtyard. The strategy behind the design was to use hardscape materials characterized by simple geometric forms and a planting palette that would emphasize form over color, and then to arrange the materials to achieve an interpretation of modern aesthetic. The views from inside the homes three main living rooms present the garden as a graphic composition of space, hardscape materials and planting. Inside the courtyard the edges are defined by stone and planting. The floor is composed of rectangular slabs of Teakwood flagstone with a counterpoint of Mexican beach pebbles set within the joints and around the edges. Concrete along the edges of the Teakwood pads reduces migration of the modified stone and sand base. The contrast of the Mexican beach pebbles accentuates the pattern of the flagstone. The outside perimeter of the pebbles is contained with low profile edging. An existing catch drain was utilized for storm water runoff. A concrete block pier set on a concrete footing is covered with black stucco and provides a perch for a custom made copper bowl that circulates water into the L shaped water feature. The water features subterranean basin is constructed of pressure treated wood with a custom box liner insert. Since the Teakwood flagstone was unavailable as coping for the water feature, the designer chose Shawnee Buff stone to complement the Teakwood flagstone. The subtle sound of water spilling from the copper bowl and the reflective qualities of the water help to create an atmosphere of relaxation. The planting is composed of shades of green with white flowers in order to accentuate the graphic design. ‘Justin Brouwer’ Boxwood, ‘Sum and Substance’ Hosta, white Anemones, black bamboo and ornamental grasses contrast dramatically with the clean lines of the hardscape elements. The black bamboo is set in 30” diameter concrete containers to control the vigorous plant from spreading. The construction of the interior courtyard space challenged the building team. They set up baffles between the front door and the door to the courtyard as well as temporary protection over the floor to allow the process to move forward without too much disturbance to the client’s lives. All of the materials were shuffled through the temporary portal. The clients love the space and recently said that “the design is so well thought out and simple that they would never get tired of it.” The designs sculptural quality compliments the modern feel of the home and creates a sublime yet dramatic view from within the house or within the courtyard. The clients plan to purchase two black Bertoia Diamond chairs with red cushions which should perfectly integrate with the space.

A hand-made copper wall sculpture with a gradient patina anchors this contemporary residential dining space. The artwork is composed of individually treated copper tiles arranged in a precise grid, which creates depth, texture, and visual interest across the surface. An epoxy-resin finish is added to seal the copper from any further oxidization. The piece introduces warmth and richness while still complementing the home’s modern palette of wood, glass, and steel. Photo Credit: Matthew Anderson Photography

dogtrot entrance with gathering room entry and outdoor fireplace. tiger wood decking.
Modern exterior home idea in Charlotte

Blue Fireclay glazed brick tiles create a striking focal point, with the roughness and shine providing contrast to the honed granite and maple cabinets. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt

View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography

We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. The gas fire pit unit is by Cement Elegance. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.

Judy Proctor
Farmhouse patio photo in New York

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Photographer: Peter Ellery
Trendy white mixed siding flat roof photo in Perth