This cute backyard patio was renovated to provide an outdoor seating area with a firepit by Benintoshape, bar seating for entertaining and a cozy dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Barbara designed perennials and bulbs to be added to the existing shade garden spaces and new plantings were incorporated to provide more seasonal color and interest in the rose garden. New shade tolerant shrubs and groundcovers were added under a large Norway Maple tree that cast considerable shade in the backyard. A new stepping stone path provided access to the nearby sunny lawn and playscape in the side yard. The back and side yards were enclosed with a picket fence to keep the pets and children safe. Comfortable lounge furniture by Janus et Cie and pillows by Elaine Smith were placed in the renovated patio space. The dining area was covered with a Tuuci cantilever umbrella for additional shade in the afternoon.

Closet converted to refrigerated wine room with dramatic LED lighting on back wall Bernard Andre Photography
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This was a complete renovation of an early 1900's bungalow home. We worked with Cindy Black, Architect, and the homeowner to create a not so typical style to this kitchen. Taking into consideration the homeowners love for baking and cooking many modernized yet timeless and classic elements were added. This kitchen stands apart from the rest, radiating a style reminiscent of a French bistro.

The client is a world traveler with an art collection as diverse as the continents he's visited. The stairwell was the most challenging area to organize and showcase his treasures. The lighting (both natural and artificial) was a major consideration when balancing the placement of art pieces, while also keeping in mind particular colors, content, textures, and proportions of each piece. Photographer: Hayley Young

This gracious property in the award-winning Blaine school district - and just off the Southport Corridor - marries an old world European design sensibility with contemporary technologies and unique artisan details. With more than 5,200 square feet, the home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the second floor, including a luxurious master suite with a private terrace. The house also boasts a distinct foyer; formal living and dining rooms designed in an open-plan concept; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet kitchen which is open to the first floor great room; lower-level family room; an attached, heated, 2-½ car garage with roof deck; a penthouse den and roof deck; and two additional rooms on the lower level which could be used as bedrooms, home offices or exercise rooms. The home, designed with an extra-wide floorplan, achieved through side yard relief, also has considerable, professionally-landscaped outdoor living spaces. This brick and limestone residence has been designed with family-functional experiences and classically proportioned spaces in mind. Highly-efficient environmental technologies have been integrated into the design and construction and the plan also takes into consideration the incorporation of all types of advanced communications systems. The home went under contract in less than 45 days in 2011. Jim Yochum

The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Small minimalist gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet photo in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets

Formal curving entrance stairs. Natural stone with flagstone capping on the lamp posts and curving retaining walls. We also installed a stone walkway to the front door. The patterning of the stone is exceptional - we have master masons!

Example of a classic l-shaped kitchen design in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

Peter Koenig Landscape Designer, Gene Radding General Contracting, Creative Environments Swimming Pool Construction
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Andrew Clark
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The fireplace was built taking into consideration existing design with a two tier format to be able to add in stone with cohesive trim carpentry to be able to "close off" the television when not in use.

Modern theater room with seating up to 10.
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The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.

Jay Sinclair

Large elegant stone front porch photo with a roof extension

I started by space planning the kitchen with consideration to the dining and living room areas. We chose a dining table that could be extended for additional family, or retract to service just the homeowners. The seating at the island allow for additional seating or for informal snacks. The sectional sofa maximizes seating while viewing TV from their new TV/Entertainment area above the remodeled fireplace; a micro cosm of our design philosophy.

This Potomac kitchen went from blah to amazing with careful consideration of the colors and materials. Photography: Stacy Zarin Photography

Marty Paoletta, ProMedia Tours
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