arbor, palm tree, stepping stones, flower, shrub, lawn, pathway, path, creeping plant, gate, white gate
This is an example of a transitional side yard garden path in New York.

Outdoor Living Spaces, Custom Wood Structures, Outdoor Seating, Professionally Designed Landscape, Cedar Fencing, Gazebo, Covered Structures, Paths & Walkways, 1/4 Minus Walkway, Flagstone Hardscaping, Decking, Tile Hardscaping

Inspiration for a huge transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel with a standard fireplace, white walls, a plaster fireplace and no tv

The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Photo of a shabby-chic style backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia for summer.

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

Photo of a transitional water fountain landscape in Dallas.

Tying multiple floors together using 6”x36” dark grey wood-looking tile, laid on a staggered patterned worked well with the tile and concrete floors next to it. Two-toned cabinetry of wired brushed hickory with a grey stain wash, combined with maple wood in a dark slate finish is a current trend. Counter tops: combination of splashy granite and white Caesarstone grounded the display. A custom-designed table of ash wood, with heavy distressing and grey washed stain added warmth. Show custom features: Arched glass door cabinets with crown moulding to match. Unique Features: drawer in drawer for pot lids, pull out drawer in toe kick for dog dishes, toe space step stool, swing up mixer shelf, pull out spice storage. Built in Banquette seating with table and docking station for family meals and working. Custom open shelves and wine rack with detailed legs anchor the three sides of the island. Backsplash rail with spice rack, knife and utensil holder add more storage space. A floating soffit matches the shape of island and helps lower the showroom ceiling height to what would be found in a normal home. It includes: pendant lights for the snack bar, chandelier for the table and recess for task lights over the sink. The large triangular shaped island has eleven foot legs. It fills the unusual space and creates three separate areas: a work space, snack bar/room divider and table area.

Home office - transitional freestanding desk carpeted and beige floor home office idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

Inspiration for a country gray floor mudroom remodel in Minneapolis

A stone address marker and bluestone steppers lead you from the driveway entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Bunkhouse - an ultimate space for sleep-overs and fun hang-out times. Photography: Jon Huelskamp
Example of a trendy gray floor and carpeted playroom design in Minneapolis with gray walls

Patio - contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a huge contemporary backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

Common checkered skipper butterfly (Pyrgus communis) on California native Bur marigold (Bidens laevis). Photo by Pete Veilleux

Inspiration for a cottage 3/4 white tile multicolored floor walk-in shower remodel with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a niche and flat-panel cabinets

Ryann Ford
Country two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Austin

This is an example of a traditional backyard stone landscaping in Little Rock.

I love this step stool solution. A three inch deep cabinet on the end of the base row. Wendell Fouts
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in St Louis