Francis Dzikowski
Patio - traditional tile patio idea in New York with no cover

Inspiration for a transitional carpeted and gray floor bedroom remodel in Cleveland with gray walls

Inspiration for a small modern courtyard concrete patio remodel in San Luis Obispo with a fire pit and a pergola

Nicole Heininger
Eat-in kitchen - scandinavian eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco

Don Pearse Photographer
Eat-in kitchen - farmhouse eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with wood countertops

Mid-sized minimalist backyard stucco and concrete paver white and partial sun patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit

Kitchen - small eclectic l-shaped multicolored floor kitchen idea in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and no island

Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Lee Manning Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized classic dark wood floor great room design in Orlando with white walls

Cottage galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, gray cabinets and white countertops

A Milray Park project by Studio 1 Interiors
Inspiration for a small scandinavian enclosed living room remodel in Sydney with gray walls

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in San Francisco with gray walls

This greenhouse is located in Desolation Sound, British Columbia. Sonora Resort is one of Canada's best eco-adventure travel destinations and was voted a top resort in several categories. The conservatory is often used as a high style wedding destination.

Design Dilemma: Our clients needed a place to store their beautiful bass and their extensive collection of books and records. Solution - We transformed this unused corner in the great room into a beautiful and functional storage space. Using a subtle instrument rack so the client could easily remove the bass to play, we were able to showcase the bass as a work of art and make it a focal point in the space. We also added a rolling ladder to access the top of the bookshelf and to make the space more interesting. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - Hollandphotography.biz

Tony Soluri Photography
Example of a trendy backyard deck design in Chicago with decking and a bbq area

Our clients needed a small dining table only for special occasions. They had a brilliant idea to create a pedestal coffee table for every day use that could be transformed into a dining table. By adding two half-circle shaped leaves and raising the steel swivel base to the right height, the coffee table becomes a dining table for four. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - Hollandphotography.biz

Construction: John Muolo Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Example of a large beach style open concept dark wood floor living room design in New York with a stone fireplace, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it! Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we! Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt