Patio - country backyard concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse slate floor and gray floor mudroom design in Philadelphia with beige walls

Living room - small contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Powder room - small industrial powder room idea with open cabinets

KuDa Photography
Foyer - huge contemporary foyer idea in Orange County with white walls

Trendy medium tone wood floor powder room photo in Seattle with a console sink and gray walls

photo by Lauren Springer Ogden
Photo of a partial sun landscaping in Denver.

Justin Muir
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in New York.

We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

A rolling mound in the center of a U-shaped drive de-emphasizes the expanse of concrete and buffers the view from the street.
This is an example of a large transitional full sun front yard driveway in Cleveland for summer.

Tamara Alvarez
Pool - large tropical side yard stone and kidney-shaped pool idea in Miami

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Designer - K Taylor Design Group Photography by Alise Obrien
Elegant living room photo in St Louis with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in San Francisco.

Julie Soefer
Transitional bathroom photo in Houston

This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun front yard concrete paver formal garden in Orange County.