A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.

Great view of the outdoor fire pit area. Gas powered fire feature built into raised planter beds. Cultured stone finish adds elegance to entire outdoor room.

Custom concrete shower shelves were added to the shower wall to bring interest to an otherwise large and vacant surface and provide additional areas for bathing products, candles or decor. Photography by Paul Linnebach

Inspiration for a small modern partial sun backyard stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Denver.

Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

2012 Southern Living Idea House
Example of a classic white gable roof design in Atlanta

Stephanie Johnson, architect. Jeffrey Jakucyk, photographer. David A Millett, interiors.
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Cincinnati with beige walls and no fireplace

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Example of a mid-sized trendy rooftop deck container garden design in New York with no cover

A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.

Photos by Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard concrete paver patio container garden remodel in New York with no cover

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

This pool and spa is built in an affluent neighborhood with many new homes that are traditional in design but have modern, clean details. Similar to the homes, this pool takes a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long lap pool that the client desired with plenty of room for a separate spa. The two bodies of water, though separate, are visually linked together by a custom limestone raised water feature wall with 10 custom Bobe water scuppers. Quality workmanship as required throughout the entire build to ensure the automatic pool cover would remain square the entire 50 foot length of the pool. Features of this pool and environment that enhance the aesthetic appeal of this project include: -Glass waterline tile -Glass seat and bench tile -Glass tile swim lane marking on pool floor -Custom limestone coping and deck -PebbleTec pool finish -Synthetic Turf Lawn This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Photo by George Dzahristos
This is an example of a traditional full sun stone garden path in Detroit.

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Mid-sized transitional backyard brick patio fountain photo with no cover

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Orlando with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Beach style medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island and white countertops

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

Working with a ceramic artisan, wall mounted ceramic planters were custom made for the shower wall to bring some living elements into this light filled space. Specially designed to hold just the right amount of water, these planters can be watered irregularly without the worry of over or under watering. Photography by Paul Linnebach