Justine Chang
Example of a zen bathroom design in Providence

The private courtyard is centrally located and creates the unique ability to enjoy a view of the patio from the kitchen, great room and study. This single level open concept plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath makes for easy living both inside and out. Mixed hardscapes, concrete patio, double hung windows.

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Charles Davis Smith
Example of a mid-sized transitional courtyard concrete patio fountain design in Dallas with a pergola

Minimalist exterior home photo in Denver

a fire pit provides for gathering space off the courtyard pool and just outside the primary bedroom
Inspiration for a small 1950s courtyard concrete patio remodel in Orange County with a fireplace and no cover

James H Wheeler
Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Austin.

The private courtyard is centrally located and creates the unique ability to enjoy a view of the patio from the kitchen, great room and study. This single level open concept plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath makes for easy living both inside and out. Mixed hardscapes, concrete patio, double hung windows.

EDGEMOOR HOUSE Located in the Edgemoor neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, this new home draws influence from the Bauhaus movement. Clean crisp spaces with oversized steel doors and windows pull the outside in to create spaces filled with light and warmth. Photo Credit: Tom Arban Photography

Ryann Ford
Country two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Austin

Interior courtyard that is enclosed on all sides but open at the top in an asian-inspired custom home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build.

Elegant beige two-story brick exterior home photo in Richmond with a hip roof

Traditional beige two-story brick exterior home idea in Richmond with a hip roof

Central courtyard in a West Hollywood custom home with a mature tree, stepping stone path, and full-height sliding glass walls connecting surrounding living spaces.

Example of a tuscan white one-story gable roof design in San Francisco

Elegant beige two-story brick exterior home photo in Richmond with a hip roof

mparchphoto, Richard Grenier Builder
Example of a transitional patio design in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

Elegant beige two-story brick exterior home photo in Richmond with a hip roof

a hot tub and california ledge create a complete outdoor entertaining area at the large courtyard pool
Mid-sized 1960s courtyard concrete and rectangular hot tub photo in Orange County