Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stamped concrete patio remodel in St Louis with a roof extension

Jim Bartsch Photography
Walk-in shower - mid-sized beige tile and stone tile limestone floor walk-in shower idea in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Joe Fletcher
Example of a trendy side yard dock design in San Francisco

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized victorian shade side yard gravel formal garden in Boston.

Bill Taylor Photography
Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and mosaic tile backsplash

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Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Los Angeles with a bar and gray walls

Modern Wooden Top Dining Table Connection by Huppe Made in Canada Connection by Huppe is a new luxury dining table from the Dining Furniture Up Line. The table is a real masterpiece created in Canada by real professionals from the hand-selected materials. Dining Table Connection features a real Scandinavian European design, that is remarkable by simple design, but astonishing uniqueness. The top of the dining table feature solid walnut or oak wood contour and is 2" thick. Up to your choice the tabletop can be ordered in one of the available wood stain finishes. The legs are made of 100% solid White Oak or Walnut and also finished up to your choice. The legs are supported with steel beams that carry not only a supporting function but also highlight the design, making the dining table a vivid spot in any interior. Connection wooden top dining table is available in three sizes: 84", 98" and 108", so you could find the right size for your modern home. Connection Dining Table by Huppe is also available with Glass Top - Click here to View. Features: Designed by Up Huppe 2" thick and durable tabletop, featuring solid wood contour Solid oak or walnut legs available in a variety of finishes Rectangular tabletop shape Base feature steel beams available in different matt lacquered colors Available in three different sizes *In the main picture the dining table is shown in Natural Walnut finish with Matt Black lacquered base beams. The starting price is for the Connection Wooden Dining Table W84" in Smoked Oak Finish / Matt Black Lacquer. Dimensions: Dining Table: W84" x D40" x H30" Dining Table: W98" x D40" x H30" Dining Table: W108" x D40" x H30"

Inspiration for a large transitional wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase remodel in Miami with wooden risers

Joe Fletcher
Example of a minimalist guest light wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in San Francisco with beige walls

Light, bright, and connected to nature through large windows and warm natural hues, this kitchen remodel was designed with both form and function in mind.

Kitchen remodel - Open Concept New flooring, cabinets and layout. The kitchen and living area was difficult to connect because of the juxtaposition of the two. We were able to open up a wall to create that connection, remove the existing hall that connected the outdoors, relocated the laundry and created a peninsula to capture conversation

Derek Skalko
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Denver

View of the back exterior of the Connect 10. This model features a double height living area. Photo by Joe Fletcher
Inspiration for a large modern gray two-story metal flat roof remodel in Los Angeles with a green roof

Joe Fletcher
Trendy dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and an island

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Mountain style exterior home photo in New York