This is an example of a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

Example of a classic patio design in DC Metro

Photo of a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

Transitional patio photo in DC Metro

Photo of a rustic landscaping in DC Metro.

Patio - traditional patio idea in DC Metro

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

We installed a fruit and vegetable garden on this client's property for them to grow local food with their children. Nothing beats cultivating your own crops in your backyard! A bee hive is located near by to aid in pollination of the crops, as well as provide fresh honey.

This shot clearly shows the vaulted ceilings and massive windows that dominate this kitchen space. These architectural accents mixed with the finishes and appliances culminate in a magnificent kitchen that is warm and inviting for all who experience it. The Zebrino marble island and backsplash are clearly shown and the LED under-lighting helps to accentuate the beautiful veining throughout the backsplash. This kitchen has since won two awards through NKBA and ASID competitions, and is the crowning jewel of our clients home.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Surrounds Inc.
Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in DC Metro.

Beach style backyard stone and rectangular pool photo in Miami

Jim Furhmann
Example of a mid-sized cottage living room design in New York with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The Garvin-Weeks Farmstead in beautiful North Reading, built c1790, has enjoyed a first floor makeover complete with a new kitchen, family room and master suite. Particular attention was given to preserve the historic details of the house while modernizing and opening up the space for today’s lifestyle. The open concept farmhouse style kitchen is striking with its antique beams and rafters, handmade and hand planed cabinets, distressed floors, custom handmade soapstone farmer’s sink, marble counter tops, kitchen island comprised of reclaimed wood with a milk paint finish, all setting the stage for the elaborate custom painted tile work. Skylights above bathe the space in natural light. Walking through the warm family room gives one the sense of history and days gone by, culminating in a quintessential looking, but fabulously updated new England master bedroom and bath. A spectacular addition that feels and looks like it has always been there! Photos by Eric Roth

Simple yet elegant describes the master bedroom with views of the resort style pool. The cool and comforting design separates the master to allow the couple a relaxing retreat. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Photography - James R. Salomon / Cabinetry Manufacturer - Candlelight Cabinetry
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design