The challenge with this design was to address three different doors that lead from the house to the backyard. They all exit at different levels, and the existing grade of the backyard was higher than one of these door sills. In order to make sure to provide proper drainage from all these points, the design solution was to create a sunken courtyard with long curving stone steps that lift you up to the rest of the backyard. Materials were repeated for a remote fire pit patio and new front walk, stairs and architectural pillars. The deceptively simple design creates a quiet, elegant connection with the unique cottage architecture of the home.

The challenge with this design was to address three different doors that lead from the house to the backyard. They all exit at different levels, and the existing grade of the backyard was higher than one of these door sills. In order to make sure to provide proper drainage from all these points, the design solution was to create a sunken courtyard with long curving stone steps that lift you up to the rest of the backyard. Materials were repeated for a remote fire pit patio and new front walk, stairs and architectural pillars. The deceptively simple design creates a quiet, elegant connection with the unique cottage architecture of the home.

The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The challenge with this design was to address three different doors that lead from the house to the backyard. They all exit at different levels, and the existing grade of the backyard was higher than one of these door sills. In order to make sure to provide proper drainage from all these points, the design solution was to create a sunken courtyard with long curving stone steps that lift you up to the rest of the backyard. Materials were repeated for a remote fire pit patio and new front walk, stairs and architectural pillars. The deceptively simple design creates a quiet, elegant connection with the unique cottage architecture of the home.

The Raleigh provides an efficient solution for 25' wide lots and is a perfect solution for families who want to maximize space without sacrificing design. The main level features generous daylight across an open concept living area, centered around an eat-in kitchen island, flanked by a powder bath, and under-stair storage. The dining area features custom built-in storage, adjacent to the increasingly coveted home office. Expansive windows and a sliding door lead out to a beautiful courtyard patio. Upstairs you'll find a master suite, laundry room, two bedrooms and a jack-and-jill bathroom. A detached two-car garage can be added or check out our Simple Series ADU's to provide extra guest space or an income property.

The challenge with this design was to address three different doors that lead from the house to the backyard. They all exit at different levels, and the existing grade of the backyard was higher than one of these door sills. In order to make sure to provide proper drainage from all these points, the design solution was to create a sunken courtyard with long curving stone steps that lift you up to the rest of the backyard. Materials were repeated for a remote fire pit patio and new front walk, stairs and architectural pillars. The deceptively simple design creates a quiet, elegant connection with the unique cottage architecture of the home.

THE ARRIVAL BY FOOT; to the character of Colonial Mexico. presented here in the Sonoran Desert. Centered, is the hexagonal open courtyard, with the front door revealed through the space. Cantera Stone paving, and a Mexican Tiled Wainscot base at the entry gates, reveal the increasing level of quality, spirited detail, of this home as the Visitor approaches the interior spaces. To our left side, is the Guest Bedroom and Laundry Room windows. While to our right, is the Library hosting the great window-sill, pot-holder. The tall Adobe patio wall and arched gateway, lead into the South Patio off the Adobe Trellis Porch.

ONE OF A KIND immaculately restored 1800 Antebellum Farmhouse on a main lake pennisula lot with over 900 feet of shoreline! This private estate offers old world charm with a completely renovated home that has the original heart pine flooring, trim, doors and 6 working fireplaces plus modern gourmet kitchen and bathrooms with lake veiws from every window. The entrance is spectacular with circular driveway, white picket fence courtyard and covered front porch. There's a lovely Charleston deck and flagstone patio leading out to the lake and a composite dock with lifts. You can't help but fall in love with this unique lake front property.

This modern home features clean lines and elegant mixture of modern materials to provide various outdoor living spaces for the homeowners. The front yard has large, concrete step pads that lead to the front door with a modern, corten fountain feature and a front yard fire pit seating area. The side yard provide a private pool courtyard visible from all rooms on the interior and with a water wall feature that provide ambient noise from the neighborhood.

An unsafe entry and desire for more outdoor living space motivated the homeowners of this Mediterranean style ocean view home to hire Landwell to complete a front and backyard design and renovation. A new Azek composite deck with access steps and cable railing replaced an uneven tile patio in the front courtyard, the driveway was updated, and in the backyard a new powder-coated steel pergola with louvered slats was built to cover a new bbq island, outdoor dining and lounge area, and new concrete slabs were poured leading to a cozy deck space with a gas fire pit and seating. Raised vegetable beds, site appropriate planting, low-voltage lighting and Palomino gravel finished off the outdoor spaces of this beautiful Shell Beach home.

This modern home features clean lines and elegant mixture of modern materials to provide various outdoor living spaces for the homeowners. The front yard has large, concrete step pads that lead to the front door with a modern, corten fountain feature and a front yard fire pit seating area. The side yard provide a private pool courtyard visible from all rooms on the interior and with a water wall feature that provide ambient noise from the neighborhood.

A large residence with eight bedrooms ensuite for the owner and guests. The residence has a Great Room that includes kitchen and rear prep kitchen, dining area and living area with two smaller rooms facing the front for more casual gatherings. The Great Room has large four panel bi-parting pocketed doors and screens that open to deep front and rear covered porches for entertaining. The tower off the front entrance contains a wine room at its base,. A square stair wrapping around the wine room leads up to a middle level with large circular windows. A spiral stair leads up to the top level with an inner glass enclosure and exterior covered deck with two balconies for wine tasting. Two story bedroom wings flank a pool in the center, Each of the bedrooms have their own bathroom and exterior garden spaces. The rear central courtyard also includes outdoor dining covered with trellis with woven willow.

The Tindarra with its open great room plan features elegant and eclectic detailing in every room. A combination of coastal and mid-century modern architecture best describes the design elements found at the homes’ exterior, beginning with the glass, pivoting door at the entry. Inside, this 3 bedroom, 4 baths, 3,608 SF home the mid-century design influences are inspired by both contemporary and transitional finishes and furnishings throughout the home. Light washed oak wood flooring sets the base for the dynamic and bold finishes, including intricate wall and ceiling treatments found in the home. The master suite leads out to a private, walled courtyard and both guest bedrooms feature en-suite baths. In addition to the pivoting glass entry door, the home features innovative bi-fold sliding glass doors and an interior stacking frameless glass door leading to the bonus room and outdoor living areas complete with summer kitchen, pool, spa and sundeck.

EUROPEAN MODERN MASTERPIECE! Exceptionally crafted by Sudderth Design. RARE private, OVERSIZED LOT steps from Exclusive OKC Golf and Country Club on PREMIER Wishire Blvd in Nichols Hills. Experience majestic courtyard upon entering the residence. Aesthetic Purity at its finest! Over-sized island in Chef's kitchen. EXPANSIVE living areas that serve as magnets for social gatherings. HIGH STYLE EVERYTHING..From fixtures, to wall paint/paper, hardware, hardwoods, and stones. PRIVATE Master Retreat with sitting area, fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to spacious covered patio. Master bath is STUNNING! Floor to Ceiling marble with ENORMOUS closet. Moving glass wall system in living area leads to BACKYARD OASIS with 40 foot covered patio, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, outdoor bath, and premier pool w/sun pad and hot tub! Well thought out OPEN floor plan has EVERYTHING! 3 car garage with 6 car motor court. THE PLACE TO BE...PICTURESQUE, private retreat.

The Tindarra with its open great room plan features elegant and eclectic detailing in every room. A combination of coastal and mid-century modern architecture best describes the design elements found at the homes’ exterior, beginning with the glass, pivoting door at the entry. Inside, this 3 bedroom, 4 baths, 3,608 SF home the mid-century design influences are inspired by both contemporary and transitional finishes and furnishings throughout the home. Light washed oak wood flooring sets the base for the dynamic and bold finishes, including intricate wall and ceiling treatments found in the home. The master suite leads out to a private, walled courtyard and both guest bedrooms feature en-suite baths. In addition to the pivoting glass entry door, the home features innovative bi-fold sliding glass doors and an interior stacking frameless glass door leading to the bonus room and outdoor living areas complete with summer kitchen, pool, spa and sundeck.

5 beds, 5 ½ baths, and approximately 4,289 square feet. VISION House - Los Angeles '12 by Structure Home...a collaboration with Green Builder Media to build a new and sustainable showcase home, the first of its kind on the West Coast. This custom home demonstrated current products, materials and construction methods on the leading edge of sustainability, within communities throughout Los Angeles. This home was an inspired, collaborative architectural home by KAA architects & P2 Design. The interior was done by Jill Wolff Interior Design. Upon a courtyard approach, a peaceful setting envelopes you. Sun-filled master bedroom w/oil-rubbed Walnut floors; huge walk-in closet; unsurpassed Kohler master bathroom. Superb open kitchen w/state of the art Gaggenau appliances, is linked to family/dining areas, accented w/Porcelain tile floors, voluminous stained cedar ceilings, leading you thru fold away glass doors, to outdoor living room with fireplace & private yard. This home combines Contemporary design, CA Mission style lines & Traditional influence, providing living conditions of ease & comfort for your specific lifestyle. Achieved USGBC LEED Silver Certification, offering energy efficiency; sustainability; and advancements in technology. Photo by: Latham Architectural

A large residence with eight bedrooms ensuite for the owner and guests. The residence has a Great Room that includes kitchen and rear prep kitchen, dining area and living area with two smaller rooms facing the front for more casual gatherings. The Great Room has large four panel bi-parting pocketed doors and screens that open to deep front and rear covered porches for entertaining. The tower off the front entrance contains a wine room at its base,. A square stair wrapping around the wine room leads up to a middle level with large circular windows. A spiral stair leads up to the top level with an inner glass enclosure and exterior covered deck with two balconies for wine tasting. Two story bedroom wings flank a pool in the center, Each of the bedrooms have their own bathroom and exterior garden spaces. The rear central courtyard also includes outdoor dining covered with trellis with woven willow.

This garden follows the architecture of the house which was completely redesigned to reflect the owner's love of Mission style architecture. Palms of various sizes are massed to provide the structure which they lack on their own. Sizeable ferns throughout the garden provide and underlying texture and dynamism. Annuals in hot colours, bananas and coleus provide seasonal thrill. The highly textured foliage of Albizzias add an exotic note and will, over time, increase the play of light and shadow in the garden. The biggest challenge was creating a relationship between the house, which sits high on the lot, and the garden. A strong sense of indoor outdoor connection was achieved from both the basement and main level of the house by creating landings and enclosed courtyards ensconced by generously filled planters that lead up to the main garden.

Initially, we strengthened connections to the lush forest immediately outside. A generous opening is added, leading out to a new raised courtyard. Concealed, retractable, and pet-resistant screens can be drawn across the door openings for abundant ventilation. Gabion basket walls extend the interior’s height and width into the landscape in an open-ended perspective, and provide visual and acoustic privacy. Beyond this is a former quarry, now forested over, with glimpses of the skyline off in the distance. While we can’t source the stone for the new walls from there, we will do so locally, elsewhere, to recall the site’s history and geology. Other new windows, carefully placed, connect the steam shower and sauna to the outdoors as well.