Inspiration for a farmhouse wood exterior home remodel in New York

Vaulted ceiling and reclaimed beams elevate this Kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary. Holger Obenaus Photography
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Charleston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Bocce court bordered in bluestone with adjacent lighting for evening play. To the left of the bocce court are raised planters also made of bluestone with cedar obelisks. Cross River Design, Inc.

A wonderful modern home remodel, incorporating new concrete pavers and driveway to reflect the architecture of the home. Photo byDaniel Freidman
Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor front door remodel in Phoenix with white walls and a white front door

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Alcove bathtub - small craftsman white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

photography by Rob Karosis
Mid-sized elegant screened-in front porch photo in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in New York for spring.

Photo of a traditional full sun driveway in Milwaukee.

This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant landscaping in Phoenix.

Pool space adjacent to river with wooden Ipe deck bordering 4 sides of pool.
Example of an eclectic pool design in New York

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

Piston Design
Example of a tuscan hallway design in Austin with orange walls

David Papazian
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Portland with no cover and a bbq area

These sails where added to this outdoor seating area located on the Miami River to provide shade and allow the area to be used in the summer afternoon Sun.

Randy Angell, Designer Pool Renovation
Pool - contemporary pool idea in Dallas

Elegant mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and purple walls

A unique outdoor umbrella (by Tuuci) over the dining area serves as a focal point of the patio. At the other end, the fire bowl can be seen. Westhauser Photography

This kitchen is made of a cross cut travertine but the island is unusual with a mosaic in the center, then repeating borders of Breccia Oniciata marble and cross cut travertine for a unique statement piece island. Travertine in the kitchen requires a care level most people don’t want but this homeowner knew exactly the look they were going for.

Tall custom cabinetry borders the gas fireplace, which features a shiplap surround. The vaulted ceilings have two Velux solar skylights and v-groove detail, and are followed by rustic reclaimed beams. The wide plank pine flooring with square nails pays homage to the house's historic origin.