It feels like pure zen when you step into this shaded backyard! Charcoal and gray tones match with the home’s modern aesthetic, and the wraparound bench encourages conversation. An automatic cover helps manage the debris from the beautiful (but sometimes messy) heritage pecan tree.

This project is another example of how to maximize small spaces. This customer’s small Brentwood yard was centered around their new plunge pool. However, the existing pavers and layout left much to be desired. We reworked the pavers to create usable spaces and clean lines, and a vines and lighting work with the custom pergola to increase the privacy and add a soft vertical element to encourage the intimate feel of the space. Two other structures block the pool equipment and AC compressor from sight. This reduces the visual weight of these areas and allows the eye to focus on the crown jewel of the space… the pool.

This open kitchen and living design meets the lifestyle needs of an active household and encourages guests to hang out or join in the food prep when entertaining. The bright, open transitional style strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern design schemes.

Front facade/porch fully landscaped
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Sacramento.

The original design, created by a mom, is simple for kids to use by themselves, and makes books enticing. Large storage capacity but small footprint; holds 85 of your kid’s favourite picture books so they stay organized and off the floor. Tactile 3D alphabet encourages natural letter recognition. Made from quality, sustainable wood, with no MDF. Every purchase you make goes to help kids’ reading charity, Beanstalk. "Tidy books have perfectly filled the gap between cheap-lasts-a-year children's furniture and the expensive-but-they'll-use-it-at-uni bookcases. The unique design of the bookcase does exactly what they advertise - encourages children to go & pick up books unprompted. My son has gone from ignoring the books stacked on a low shelf to enjoying books he'd pushed away before, simply as he's now empowered by independently making his own choice. The 3D letters on the front of the shelves have encouraged alphabet practising, including when he's in his room alone (& I'm peeking around the door). Thanks Tidybooks." - Lydia, Tidy Books customer. Photo Credit: Wave to Mummy

A versatile backyard provides space for gardening, exercising, and playing with kids, creating a vibrant, multi-use area. Lush plants, open space, and designated zones encourage family bonding, health, and relaxation in nature.

This once dilapidated garden has been completely transformed! With new featheredge fencing, lush turf, and stylish patio areas, it’s now a stunning outdoor retreat. The pergola and thoughtful planting add character and encourage wildlife to flourish.

More than a place to cook, this kitchen was designed to support the rhythms of daily life. Thoughtful storage, generous work surfaces, and a calming palette of warm whites, natural wood, soft muted greens, and brass create a space that feels open, organized, and inviting. Flooded with natural light, the kitchen encourages gathering, conversation, and the simple pleasure of spending time together.

Seamless open-concept kitchen and dining space with natural wood cabinetry, wide-plank flooring, and ample natural light. The layout encourages connection, perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

A large architecturally traditional living room is filled with carefully placed modern furniture, in various groupings that encourage relaxation and conversation. Red and brown accents pop against the neutral linen furniture, and the repetition of red unites the different sections of the large space.

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Bedroom and mid-sized cottage boy light wood floor and beige floor kids' bedroom photo in Toronto with gray walls

Country exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Rear turf with beds along back fence. The grade here was sloped toward the house and encouraging flooding so a drainage system was installed along the house to compensate for this problem without changing the grade.

OSM Construction is the premiere builder of Jackson Hole. The project goal was to create a relaxed and inviting office environment that would encourage collaboration and creativity among the team, their partners, and their clients. With a sophisticated use of color, materials, and finishes, the office is now a tangible expression of the quality of OSM’s craftsmanship.

This once dilapidated garden has been completely transformed! With new featheredge fencing, lush turf, and stylish patio areas, it’s now a stunning outdoor retreat. The pergola and thoughtful planting add character and encourage wildlife to flourish.

Project Manager for the North Wards Mayors training and leadership program in collaboration with the NJIT College of Architecture and Design and The Greater Newark Conservancy. Community gardens were designed and built into residential neighborhoods to encourage sustainable communities​ and remove urban blight.​ In this case, an existing garden was renovated and new installations were built to compliment it.

Project Manager for the North Wards Mayors training and leadership program in collaboration with the NJIT College of Architecture and Design and The Greater Newark Conservancy. Community gardens were designed and built into residential neighborhoods to encourage sustainable communities​ and remove urban blight.​ In this case, an existing garden was renovated and new installations were built to compliment it.

Rock garden and stairway to upper entertainment area. Many "sun loving" hardy perennials can be encouraged to re-bloom later in the season by simply cutting them back right after they finish their initial flowering. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.

What a fun project this was creating a coffee shop from a clean slate. When meeting with the Givens estate HR staff they encouraged me to give this coffee shop a touch of Asheville.