Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 11,000 sf Project Completed: June 2013 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Peter Peirce
Deck - transitional deck idea in New York with decking

Family room - rustic open concept light wood floor family room idea with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

4,440 SF two story home in Brentwood, CA. This home features an attached two-car garage, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Upstairs Laundry Room, Office, Covered Balconies and Deck, Sitting Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Study, Downstairs Guest Room, Foyer, Morning Room, Covered Loggia, Mud Room. Features warm copper gutters and downspouts as well as copper standing seam roofs that grace the main entry and side yard lower roofing elements to complement the cranberry red front door. An ample sun deck off the master provides a view of the large grassy back yard. The interior features include an Elan Smart House system integrated with surround sound audio system at the Great Room, and speakers throughout the interior and exterior of the home. The well out-fitted Gym and a dark wood paneled home Office provide private spaces for the adults. A large Playroom with wainscot height chalk-board walls creates a fun place for the kids to play. Photos by: Latham Architectural

Example of a mid-sized trendy gender-neutral and master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and no fireplace

Large screened-in back porch idea in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension

Jeanne Morcom
Mid-sized mountain style backyard deck photo in Detroit with a roof extension

Photo Whit Preston
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard l-shaped pool house remodel in Austin

Mid-sized trendy backyard deck photo in San Francisco with decking and no cover

French Inspired Pool and Landscape by Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect. Design and Construction of Entire Property by: Arrow
Elegant backyard stone patio photo in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

The pergola, above the uppermost horizontal 'strip' of cedar, is a bronze poly-carbonate, which allows light to come through, but which blocks UV rays and keeps out the rain. It's also available in clear, and a few more colors.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard tile and rectangular lap hot tub design in San Francisco

David Burroughs
Inspiration for a transitional curved staircase remodel in Baltimore

The outdoor living area on this traditional split level has it all when it come to low maintenance and a space you can really enjoy. TimberTech Earthwood Teak decking, a custom bronze colored patio cover with solar bronze panels overhead, CRL aluminum picket rails, and custom wood framed spa enclosure with frosted glass panels around. Photo By Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers

Greg Wilson
1950s lap pool photo in Portland

Trendy backyard deck photo in Napier-Hastings with a roof extension

Example of a large country medium tone wood floor great room design in Boston with white walls

Muffy Kibbey
Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor bathroom design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and an undermount sink

Jeri Koegel
Example of a trendy concrete exterior home design in Orange County