Inspiration for a transitional painted curved staircase remodel in Orange County with painted risers

The design brief for this garden was to create an inviting entry with a woodland feel that would complement the home's earthy color scheme and thoughtful architectural details. Majestic Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' (Aptos Blue Coastal Redwood), with its pendant deep blue-green branches, shields the expanded porch from the afternoon sun. Selected for its ability to look good in sun or shade, Carex divulsa (Berkeley sedge) makes a lush ground cover, weaving through the trees and along the new slate walk. In fall, muhlenbergia capillaris explodes with feathery pink plumes. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

When a young professional couple approached us to decorate the main floor of their brand new modern townhouse in Port Coquitlam, we were very excited. Having moved from a Gastown condo, the couple was eager to infuse this suburban location with a funky yet sophisticated downtown vibe. They were also looking for a neutral backdrop with some hits of colour and asked us to incorporate wallpaper. The statement artwork that we selected above the fireplace set the tone for this project. We started with a pair of sleek neutral leather sofas to maximize seating in the small living space and layered them with a variety of toss pillows in blues, teals & turquoise then added a few pops of orange. We defined the front entrance and dining area with a stunning marbleized grey and white wallpaper by Graham and Brown. The dark wood furniture in the dining area adds contrast and sophistication balancing the dark stained kitchen cabinets opposite. The resulting look is clean, modern and playful. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography. Floor Plans/ Drawings by ZakCreative.

This is an example of a mediterranean full sun gravel garden path in Orlando.

Inspiration for a farmhouse patio remodel in New York

Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor and brown floor powder room remodel in Los Angeles with brown walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Large minimalist formal and enclosed light wood floor living room photo in Austin with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

This photo shows the Sun/Moon Garden design. The standing reclaimed barn stones represent the eight planets in their orbit around the sun. The circular orbits are suggested through the use of plant material. The day and night color theme seasonally ripples throughout the entire design. There are specific site lines embedded in the design for metaphysical reasons. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Beach style courtyard patio fountain photo in Orange County with a pergola

This detached Casita (Guest House) carries our client's love of color to her guest quarters. As in the main house, the entry door is accented with dichroic glass and the ceilings are wood, carrying through to the exterior overhangs.

Eclectic living room photo in Sacramento

Layers of late summer color in a deer resistant, drought tolerant border Le jardinet
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Photography - David Marlow
Inspiration for a contemporary green tile mosaic tile floor bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white walls

The breakfast area adjacent to the kitchen did not veer from the New Traditional design of the entire home. Elegant lighting and furnishings were illuminated by an awesome bank of windows. With chairs by Hickory White, table by Iorts and lighting by Currey and Co., each piece is a perfect complement for the gracious space. Photographer: Michael Blevins Photo

This home was featured in the January 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/beauty-exemplified-british-west-indies-style/

Design By Sheila Mayden Interiors, Photos by WE Studio
Powder room - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in Seattle with blue walls

Photo: Tom Hofer
This is an example of a large mid-century modern backyard vegetable garden landscape in Los Angeles.

Eric Roth Photography
Country light wood floor mudroom photo in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.