Interiors: Susan Taggart Design Photo: Mark Weinberg
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Transitional home design photo in Minneapolis

Deep overhangs provide sun protection and emphasize the low slung architectural expression. The multiple roofs with upper clerestory emphasize the effect. The roof edge is by Tricor and is an alpolic aluminum composite fascia, an aluminum and rigid foam sandwich material, that does not bend or oil-can to maintain the straight lines of the house.

Photo by Jay Sifford

design: Carrie Preston (Studio TOOP) and Jasper Helmantel (Cruydt Hoeck), 2011 location: Appeltern, NL status: built in 2012 by Appeltern Model Garden Complex photos: Olga van Saane, October 2013 Designed as assignment from both the Dutch gardening magazine Groei & Bloei and the television and radio nature program Vara's Vroege Vogels, this garden serves as a model of how homeowners can incorporate lots of plant life and wildlife into the design but without sacrificing practicality or aesthetics. The garden is deliberately contemporary in its style to emphasize that nature-rich gardens need not look a certain way - insects and birds don't care if the lines are straight or curved. At the same time the garden makes use of affordable, simple, no-nonsense materials. The 40x60 cm paving stones are one of the most common and affordable paving options in the Netherlands, available en masse for free on the Internet. Conceptually we imagined a garden completely paved with the tiles (as to many gardens are) and what would happen if took out some of these stones, used them to build benches and structure and added plants where the tiles had been. In the construction of the benches we include other materials such as bamboo sticks and insulation bricks that create habitat for insects such as solitary bees. The plant palette is based on a selection of native and host plants in combination with the 26 plants plan set up by Groei & Boei -- a list of plants aimed at making the use of more plants in gardens accessible and less intimidating. The choice for the number 26 corresponds with the number of letters in the alphabet in line with the famous Dutch garden designer Mien Ruy's comment that if we only need 26 letters to create a whole language, we should be able to combine and mix 26 plants to express far more than we think.

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Remember that a pool deck really doesn't need to be made from something that will toast your toes.
Example of a mid-sized tuscan backyard stone and rectangular pool design in Tampa

A suspended 2x cedar trellis utilizes the existing awning structure, attached by countersunk bolts to create a floating effect- an entry detail that defines main access and creates beautiful shadows on the light gray siding below. photo: jimmy cheng photography

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Portland Metro's Design and Build Firm | Photo Credit: Shawn St. Peter
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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This space was once a lonely little piece of grass lost in among turn-of the century row houses. Today the patio area is a gathering place for friends and family. The arbor plantings create a secret garden effect.

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This small bathroom is perfect for one-person use. The blue cabinetry gives it a fun and playful character. Photos by Chris Veith
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This stunning master suite is a work of art! The walk in shower features a pre-built 6x6 niche. The Valcaca Calacatta 12x24 tiles showcase a waterfall effect of Fossona Herrinbone 3x6 tiles. The shower floor features Foussana gray 12x24 straight stack tiles. Cambria Ella is again the counter top material. Just past the shower is a massive walk in closet and across from the shower is a soaker tub,

This stunning master suite is a work of art! The walk in shower features a pre-built 6x6 niche. The Valcaca Calacatta 12x24 tiles showcase a waterfall effect of Fossona Herringbone 3x6 tiles. The shower floor features Foussana gray 12x24 straight stack tiles. Cambria Ella is again the counter top material. Just past the shower is a massive walk in closet and across from the shower is a soaker tub,