Elegant back porch photo in Chicago

Sundance® Spas embody everything that you can dream of in a hot tub. Their latest innovation is the 980™ Series Kingston shown in this cover photo. This modern yet elegant hot tub has stylish side panels, advanced hydrotherapy massage and LED lights that will help you create your dream backyard.

Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

photography by Joe Dodd
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Deck lighting, moonlighting and path lighting combine together to add rich beauty, safety and security to this multi-level backyard deck with another custom design plan from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives.

View of Living Room and Covered Deck
Living room - contemporary formal living room idea in Los Angeles with a ribbon fireplace

Mid-sized minimalist light wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Country concrete patio photo in Denver with a gazebo

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography Summer Classics
Example of a huge classic one-story mixed siding gray patio design in Minneapolis

Outdoor Movie area
Trendy deck photo in Los Angeles

Large trendy concrete floor and gray floor great room photo in New York with beige walls

Outdoor Elements maximized the available space in this beautiful yard with a contemporary, rectangular pool complete with a large tanning deck and swim jet system. Mosaic glass-tile accents the spa and a shell stone deck and coping add to the contemporary feel. Behind the tanning deck, a large, up-lit, sheer-descent waterfall adds variety and elegance to the design. A lighted gazebo makes a comfortable seating area protected from the sun while a functional outdoor kitchen is nestled near the backdoor of the residence. Raised planters and screening trees add the right amount of greenery to the space.

Glass Enclosed Conservatory
Sunroom - large modern gray floor sunroom idea in Minneapolis with a glass ceiling

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

Wood and hues of water come together in this family's classic cottage home by MAC Custom Homes. photo by: Jason Hulet
Inspiration for a coastal open concept kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets and wood countertops

Bathroom - contemporary master metal tile porcelain tile bathroom idea in Denver with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops and gray walls

Jim Schmid Photography
Large mountain style backyard tile patio photo in Charlotte with a fire pit and a roof extension

Karl Neumann Photography
Large mountain style dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Jim Westphalen
Mid-sized cottage brown two-story wood gable roof idea in Burlington with a metal roof