Dry stack rock walls, dry creek stream for spring melt
Inspiration for a small traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Boise with a fire pit for spring.

This kitchen is a perfect example of why appliance placement is so important. With the appliances stacked together in the corner of the kitchen, it created a tight and congested work triangle. The new homeowner liked the wide planked wood floor and the color of the existing cabinetry, but the quality needed upgrading. Relocating the refrigerator opened up the kitchen and added much-needed counter and storage space by the sink. The beautiful white kitchen cabinetry surrounds a stunning blue island with a 2-½” thick Blue Flower granite pitched-edge countertop.

Photo Credit Novelli PhotoDesign
Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and stone slab porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops and beige walls

Photo: Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile cement tile floor and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Photo of an asian landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a cottage medium tone wood floor single front door remodel in Nashville with beige walls and a white front door

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Photo of a mediterranean water fountain landscape in Dallas.

John Beaudry
Photo of a large traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard gravel garden path in San Diego for summer.

Example of a transitional entryway design in Minneapolis

Adding a pop of color can help transform a space from small to warm and inviting. In this compact design, Bosch appliances fit perfectly.
Laundry room - small modern laundry room idea in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, multicolored walls, a stacked washer/dryer and blue cabinets

Shelly Miller Leer
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Indianapolis

Where warmer temperatures and drier conditions make seasonal displays of cut evergreens a non-starter, create a winter windowbox that’s planted with lots of greenery in shades from emerald to lime and add a few seasonal touches. Here a bed of ivy (looks great year round) is tricked-out with white cyclamen, potted-up yellow peppers, and a few winter pansies. Can’t find peppers? Swap in fresh citrus such as kumquats. We think this one’s made for twinkle lights!

Example of a mid-sized mountain style u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, paneled appliances and a peninsula

We wanted the bedroom to feel like a calm oasis, so we kept the colors cool and airy, with some unexpected pops of bold color! We layered patterns and textures create an inviting space and our LABLstudio "Racy Lacy" removable wallpaper was the perfect wall covering. Our client had a lot of cool jewelry, so we chose to display it on the animal horns for an interesting touch. We chose cropped curtains to keep the space feeling light and airy. Photos by Matthew Williams

Summer Classic furniture in front of custom cortex steel panels that screen hot tub. Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association 2015 Award Photos by Stonepocket

This front garden was transformed into a garden patio that attracts birds and butterflies. Kelly Greenwood
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun backyard stone formal garden in San Francisco.

Flowering Chives, Common, cut these when they are open and use in salads, potatoes or dry for potpourri and dried flower arrangements. Matures: 80 to 90 days Bonnie D Loubier

Sukiya Living - indoor outdoor living - is a huge part of a Japanese garden. Low windows stretch along much of the back of the house. The patio feels like a true extension of the interior space. This photograph was taken on the upper deck near the hottub. A dry stream bed with a buried drain tile captures the water coming off both the patio and the back lawn and carries it to the north around the house.