Encircling a sleek pool, this garden for a growing family offers comfortable spaces in which to play, relax and dine. New raised planters and containers overflow with citrus, herbs and colorful Mediterranean plantings. Synthetic turf provides a soft, inviting play place in a shady area of the yard. Photo by Martin Cox

Superbena 'Violet Ice' - new for 2014 from Proven Winners Le jardinet

Example of a classic entryway design in Los Angeles

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

James T. Menge
Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Jacksonville.

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Photo of a traditional landscaping in Boston.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional shade backyard mulch formal garden in New York.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Atlanta.

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Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Garden 40 in Silver Lake

Sublime Garden Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic screened-in back porch remodel in Seattle with decking

Chrissy Sterling
Example of a trendy sunroom design in Denver

TruCedar Steel Siding shown in 10" Board & Batten in Napa Vine.
Beige two-story metal exterior home idea in Grand Rapids

This bedroom and full bathroom are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. A partial double closet bar adds a little extra space while still leaving room for longer hanging clothes.

Princeton Sentry Maidenhair Tree - no filter!
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in New York.