Oak trees (Quercus sp) at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Oaks are important habitat plants for all kinds of wildlife. Photo by Debbie Ballentine

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless slate floor and gray floor single front door remodel in Nashville with a medium wood front door and white walls

Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary wooden l-shaped open and cable railing staircase remodel in Minneapolis

AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. Features include Ipe wood deck, river rock details, LED lighting in the pool, limestone decks, water feature wall with custom Bobe water scuppers and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

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Photo of a traditional courtyard formal garden in New Orleans.

Photo and landscape design by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds; all rights reserved.

Daniel Newcomb
Inspiration for a timeless wooden curved mixed material railing staircase remodel in Tampa with painted risers

Interior furnishings design - Sophie Metz Design. , Nantucket Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal guest light wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in New York.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard deck design in Toronto with no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun and rock hillside stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Tommy Kile Photography
Mid-sized elegant wooden straight metal railing staircase photo in Austin with painted risers

Raymond Bray
This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path for summer.

The infinity swimming pool is the centerpiece of this dramatic yard. The upper and lower travertine patios give depth to the entertaining space. The retaining walls double as a garden bed to bring color into the yard. The fire bowls on either side of the pool light add to the ambiance for evening entertaining.

Main stairwell at Weston Modern project. Architect: Stern McCafferty.
Inspiration for a large modern wooden u-shaped open staircase remodel in Boston

West Los Angeles
Example of a trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in Los Angeles

Dan Cutrona Photography
Staircase - coastal wooden staircase idea in Boston with painted risers

The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting