We turned this desolate backyard into a beautiful living space. The mostly native plants are providing food and shelter for wildlife and the owner is enjoying a space that literally did not exist before

Jim Miller, Desolation Road Studio
Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Trendy black tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray walls

Jim Miller, Desolation Road Studio
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Inspiration for a timeless powder room remodel in New York

This greenhouse is located in Desolation Sound, British Columbia. Sonora Resort is one of Canada's best eco-adventure travel destinations and was voted a top resort in several categories. The conservatory is often used as a high style wedding destination.

Jim Miller, Desolation Road Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

A transitional living room with a nod to the outdoors. Photography by Jim Miller, Desolation Road Photography.
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in New York

Jim Miller, Desolation Road Studio
Transitional living room photo in New York

AFTER - The once desolate yard is now inviting to use and view - a beautiful waterfall that drops into a koi pond, a bridge over the pond that leads to the lower yard, rock steps lead to the grassy lawn and Secret Garden area that is behind top of falls

A formal yet comfortable living room with a hint of the outdoors. Photography by Jim Miller, Desolation Road Photography
Example of a transitional living room design in New York

A casual yet elegant farmhouse dining space. Photography by Jim Miller, Desolation Road Photography.
Example of a country dining room design in New York

Pansies are great for cool Minnesota spring and fall weather. Their color is refreshing after desolate white and brown winters. Pinch them back to encourage growth into the hot summer months. Photo Credit: Rachel Czech

Trendy balcony photo in San Francisco with a roof extension

At night this pool comes alive as it mimics the color of the night sky. Relaxing in this magnificent yard, it is easy to believe that you are far above the city on a desolate mountain with no other homes for miles. It truly is a private oasis.

This photo was taken justs after completion of the landscaping. We renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.

This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.

This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.

This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.