A contemporary modern pool and landscape was created to highlight the surrounding vineyard and act as an extension to the modern house. A custom holder on the floor of the pool to hold a large umbrella was created to combat the strong rays of the su

This San Diego great room is defined by dramatic vaulted ceilings accented with exposed wood beams and a modern iron chandelier. A row of clerestory windows fills the space with natural light, while expansive lower windows and sliding doors create a strong connection to the backyard. The seating arrangement features curved sofas, sculpted lounge chairs, and soft blue ottomans gathered around a rounded coffee table atop a textured area rug. Warm wood flooring and neutral tones balance the architectural scale, creating a bright yet inviting living environment.

Rain would pour off the roof into this one corner, damaging wood and creating a mess! We corrected the grade, and added a dry creek with just a few plants that will spread - Iris ensata, Helleborus foetidus, Saururus cernuus, and Symphytum officinale (comfrey). The mix of stone sizes and colors adds visual interest. This is a project a homeowner with minimal experience and a strong back can DIY. Just make sure your grade moves the water away from the building. Shannon Hathaway - Designer and Photographer

Popular Scandinavian-style interiors blog 'These Four Walls' has collaborated with Kährs for a scandi-inspired, soft and minimalist living room makeover. Kährs worked with founder Abi Dare to find the perfect hard wearing and stylish floor to work alongside minimalist decor. Kährs' ultra matt 'Oak Sky' engineered wood floor design was the perfect fit. "I was keen on the idea of pale Nordic oak and ordered all sorts of samples, but none seemed quite right – until a package arrived from Swedish brand Kährs, that is. As soon as I took a peek at ‘Oak Sky’ ultra matt lacquered boards I knew they were the right choice – light but not overly so, with a balance of ashen and warmer tones and a beautiful grain. It creates the light, Scandinavian vibe that I love, but it doesn’t look out of place in our Victorian house; it also works brilliantly with the grey walls. I also love the matte finish, which is very hard wearing but has none of the shininess normally associated with lacquer" says Abi. Oak Sky is the lightest oak design from the Kährs Lux collection of one-strip ultra matt lacquer floors. The semi-transparent white stain and light and dark contrasts in the wood makes the floor ideal for a scandi-chic inspired interior. The innovative surface treatment is non-reflective; enhancing the colour of the floor while giving it a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear. Kährs' Lux collection won 'Best Flooring' at the House Beautiful Awards 2017. Kährs have collaborated with These Four Walls and feature in two blog posts; My soft, minimalist living room makeover reveal and How to choose wooden flooring. All photography by Abi Dare, Founder of These Four Walls

This custom gourmet chef kitchen design was tailored for a foodies that grow their own food, cook on a daily basis and frequently entertain. the purpose was to create a space that serves all these functions to the best fit with a strong wow effect. after a couple of month monitoring and researching how to optimize the new kitchen for their needs, the challenges the current architecture put for us and their aesthetic preferences we came up with a design plan and the result is nothing but stunning!

We used light blue tones to create the cool ambiance in this transitional space. A large rectangular area rug and the media stand placed against the TV wall makes for a strong focal point. We used wall sconces to lighten the room and add a touch of class to the feature wall.

The project’s goal is to introduce more affordable contemporary homes for Triangle Area housing. This 1,800 SF modern ranch-style residence takes its shape from the archetypal gable form and helps to integrate itself into the neighborhood. Although the house presents a modern intervention, the project’s scale and proportional parameters integrate into its context. Natural light and ventilation are passive goals for the project. A strong indoor-outdoor connection was sought by establishing views toward the wooded landscape and having a deck structure weave into the public area. North Carolina’s natural textures are represented in the simple black and tan palette of the facade.

The owners loved their mid-century post and beam home, but the spaces were feeling a little tight, especially with a baby on the way. To make the home feel bigger without enlarging the footprint, we removed the large central room divider to create a bright, open space. Full-height glazing on both sizes of this space open onto large, level decks, creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection and providing plenty of natural light. Cesar Rubio Photography

This 28,000 private residence is located in Bicholi, an upcoming exurb of Indore (akin to what the Hamptons are to New York). The North and East Facades of the house were more open to welcome light with large floor to ceiling openings, with deep terraces to cut any glare. The South and West facades are more closed out housing services like the lift & staircase block and store and non-habitable spaces like the Kitchen, Pantry and Bathrooms. Any rooms facing south and west had large overhanging decks and cavity walls. Terracing towards the north and the east to create a comfortable environment for the infinity pool and semi-formal seating areas around it. The result is a Contemporary house with strong Indian roots, that it is Instagrammable yet livable, with Functionality and Aesthetics maintaining a fine balancing act. Photo Credits: Suleiman Merchant @toophotographedu

Cosy White 2015 … this is how warm white can be The new rasch “Cosy White” wallcovering style focuses on naturally beautiful designs in gleaming shades of white. White creates distance, often gives rooms a severe and sometimes rather sterile look, loves black and other strong accent colours and needs accessories to make it feel cosy. The Cosy White range from rasch reveals a completely different side to the colour white and how it can look.

Photos by Bruce Petrov
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage u-shaped concrete floor kitchen pantry remodel in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances

A strong expressive value for a piece of furniture intended to stimulate our most creative and imaginative side. A wraparound softness which affords intense moments of relaxation. The ability to create the perfect composition: Peanut, thanks to the host of different modules available, is an extremely versatile sofa, which blends in seamlessly with any space and style. The white feather and polyurethane foam padding make it especially comfortable; the composition can also include certain modules fitted with a sliding mechanism to extend the length of the seat, for further comfort. The fully removable upholstery covers are available in fabric or leather.

Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space. Making full use of that awkward space under the stairs creating a bespoke made cabinet that could double as a home bar/drinks area

This custom craftsman home located in Flemington, NJ was created for our client who wanted to find the perfect balance of accommodating the needs of their family, while being conscientious of not compromising on quality. The heart of the home was designed around an open living space and functional kitchen that would accommodate entertaining, as well as every day life. Our team worked closely with the client to choose a a home design and floor plan that was functional and of the highest quality. Craftsman-style kitchen lighting is about function, but its strong geometric lines also add visual flair. Shaker style cabinetry also provides this kitchen with functionality and simple lines without any detailed carvings or ornamentation.

The playful design solution incorporated natural palette of materials such as recycled timber, stone and weatherboard creating a blended connection between the indoor and outdoor environment. The controlled interplay of details and natural materials have developed a language reminiscent of the Currumbin Beach style and develops an aesthetic that provides a soft human scale appropriate for children. The Timber battened Entry façade creates a contemporary cubic form of which replicates consistently through the integrated hubby house playground design. Renovation of the existing house created three classrooms, staffroom and utility spaces creating a feeling of home and strong connection to the Currumbin creek through the dappled landscaped vista. Extension areas created two classrooms and administrative areas are linked by a series of breezeway covered areas which provide shelter and safe sanctuary. Joint Venture between the Childcare and Wellness Centre to the front enabled carparking and accessibility of the battle-axe site.

Raspberry Pixie Day Lily provides a great addition to the yellow zagreb coreopsis and white flowers, shasta daisy, on the opposite side. matt meaney @ Artisan landscapes and pools

This custom gourmet chef kitchen design was tailored for a foodies that grow their own food, cook on a daily basis and frequently entertain. the purpose was to create a space that serves all these functions to the best fit with a strong wow effect. after a couple of month monitoring and researching how to optimize the new kitchen for their needs, the challenges the current architecture put for us and their aesthetic preferences we came up with a design plan and the result is nothing but stunning!

Here is a far shot of the beam screens and context photo for them. The various levels are more evident as you walk through the garden and pan through these garden photos. One difficult spot was keeping the back hot tub walls from getting too tall but being able to form a vault for the hot tub beneath the deck. I was excited about my design for the floating steps up from the hot tub, to serve as lounge bench seating with the back of the BBQ plinth acting as privacy as well as the back of the bench and steps. The planters add green and another seating perch and deal with the grading levels I mentioned in other photos.

Dramatic and large chandeliers suit an entry hall with a tall ceiling. This large, modern chandelier from Italy works perfectly in our Druid Hills client's home. It creates a strong focal point upon entry into the home. Photo: New Mood Design, LLC