Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical full sun backyard stone landscaping in Miami for summer.

This functional, light-filled home takes full advantage of its bucolic site. With the introduction of the butterfly roof, natural light, ventilation and views are brought into the main gathering spaces. Distance between the private and public zones is created by a shift in geometry where those two meet in plan, to provide a calming and rejuvenating private retreat for the occupants. The structured juxtaposition of materials brings order and warmth to the home’s overall experience, complementing the textures and beauty of the site. Photo: ©Cesar Rubio

French country exterior home photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a french country exterior home remodel in Chicago

Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco

Rob Karosis Photography
Bedroom - craftsman carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Boston with green walls

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Patio - traditional patio idea in Richmond

Donna Dotan Photography
Example of an eclectic family room library design in New York with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A Philadelphia suburban Main Line bi-level condo is home to a contemporary collection of art and furnishings. The light filled neutral space is warm and inviting and serves as a backdrop to showcase this couple’s growing art collection. Great use of color for accents, custom furniture and an eclectic mix of furnishings add interest and texture to the space. Nestled in the trees, this suburban home feels like it’s in the country while just a short distance to the city.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 beige tile doorless shower remodel in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Elegant porch photo in Dallas with a fire pit and decking

Gibeon Photography
Contemporary two-story wood exterior home idea with a shed roof

Photo Credit: Annie M Design

Eat-in kitchen - large industrial l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean formal and enclosed limestone floor and beige floor living room remodel in New Orleans with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a small contemporary guest light wood floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with black walls

Staircase - mid-sized craftsman wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Houston with painted risers