Modern industrial design exposes all that lies beneath to achieve raw, edgy style in neutral tones. It’s a bit of a ‘warehouse’ look, even in a suburban residential home…proudly displaying materials many try to conceal. Think: wood and metal! Photo Credit: Justin Tearney

For this Denver couple, we started by completely re-stuccoing their home and adding cedar detailing to warm up the façade. Arroyo Craftsmen’s architectural lighting and round bronze downspouts added some very classy detailing to the work. Custom cedar fencing created a beautifully private enclosure for their firepit patio. We imported a Solus Décor firepit from Canada for the project. The seat wall surrounding the patio was veneered with tumbled San Miguel stone and capped with Arizona Buff flagstone. Subtle wall lighting was installed beneath the wall cap to create a warm ambiance for evening enjoyment. Decorative flowerpots with built-in irrigation and drainage systems were strategically placed on our clients’ sand finish concrete patio. We redesigned our client’s bedroom balcony and used Rustica Slate to tile a pedestal decking system. To complete the overall project, we brought in a matching pair of Red Jewell Crabapples. We filled out the rest of the landscaping with Blue Giant Hosta, Rheinland Astilbe, Jack Frost Brunnera, Blue Cranesbill, and evergreen Autumn Fern.

Central El Paso Backyard Renovation: Fifteen years is a long time for a backyard to quietly wait. At first, it was full of intention—a pool that promised summers, laughter, and long evenings. But time has a way of settling in. The water turned still, then green. Edges cracked. The space became less of a destination and more of something you looked past. Life moved forward, but the backyard stayed behind. Then came the decision: it was time. Not a patch job. Not a quick fix. A complete reset. The transformation didn’t begin beautifully—it began with demolition. The old pool was drained, exposing years of neglect etched into its surface. Crews stepped in, breaking, clearing, reshaping. What once held stagnant water became an open cavity of possibility. Steel rebar formed a new skeleton, precise and intentional. Every line measured. Every elevation reconsidered. This wasn’t just construction—it was rethinking how the space should live. The shell was rebuilt. Surfaces were refined. Plumbing, structure, and flow were corrected at their core. What had once been outdated and failing was now engineered to last. Then the shift happened. Hardscape came in—clean, warm-toned concrete replacing worn decking. Stone walls, once just boundaries, were elevated into features. Subtle textures, intentional lines. A visual language that matched the architecture of the home instead of competing with it. The pool returned—but not as it was. Now it was sharp, modern, and inviting. A long, clean body of water with a shallow tanning ledge that catches the sun just right. Stainless steel scuppers arc water into the pool—movement, sound, life. Steps are crisp, geometry is balanced, and the water reflects clarity instead of neglect. Around it, the yard found purpose. Artificial turf introduced contrast—green, controlled, low-maintenance. A pergola structure rose in the corner, creating a destination within the destination. Beneath it, a built-in outdoor kitchen turned the backyard into a place to gather, not just pass through. Lighting stitched everything together, making the space just as alive at dusk as it is under the midday sun. By the end, nothing felt accidental. What was once forgotten is now deliberate. What was once avoided is now the center of attention. Fifteen years later, the backyard didn’t just come back—it finally became what it was always supposed to be.

This Glen Carbon backyard was designed to feel like a private resort, where every detail invites relaxation and connection. At the heart of the space is a custom-built cedar pavilion that anchors the outdoor living area and provides shade and shelter for year-round enjoyment. Beneath the pavilion, a fully integrated outdoor kitchen with stone masonry, granite countertops, built-in grill, bar seating, and entertainment features creates a natural gathering place for guests. A custom gas firepit seating area extends the experience beyond the kitchen, offering a warm and inviting spot to unwind on cool evenings. Surrounding the pool, the paver patio was designed with flowing curves and contrasting borders to visually connect the outdoor kitchen, pool, and lounge spaces into one cohesive backyard environment. Synthetic turf and low-maintenance landscaping were incorporated to keep the space clean, functional, and visually striking throughout the year. This project was built to maximize entertainment, comfort, and property value, turning a standard backyard into a luxury outdoor living destination tailored for everyday enjoyment and unforgettable gatherings. Project Overview • Custom cedar pavilion • Outdoor kitchen with grill and bar • Gas firepit seating area • Paver patio and pool integration • Synthetic turf and landscaping • Landscape lighting

This elegant backyard transformation blends modern clean lines with natural textures, creating a serene and stylish outdoor living space. The custom-built grill station features a stone veneer base, granite countertop, and horizontal cedar privacy screen, all set beneath a bold wood pergola that adds architectural interest and shade. The adjacent landscape features organic curves, boulder accents, and a dry creek bed of mixed river rocks, which bring a touch of nature into the structured space. Thoughtful planting, layered mulch, and soft outdoor lighting enhance the cozy, curated look—making this backyard ideal for relaxing evenings or weekend entertaining.

A Transitional style home that evenly balances modern interior architecture with the balance and symmetry traditional architecture on the exterior. An extreme amount of time was spent on the right details to balance our team worked with the client, architect, and the Interior Design team each step of the way to breathe vision they had. Extra planning and detailing started with the height of the slab, concrete, and engineered and the collaboration didn’t stop until the last piece of sod was laid in the yard outside. The home faces interior park with sidewalks giving access to the larger walkable 366-acre Traditional Neighborhood Development. an “extra home” for the client, remote access and efficiency was woven into the very canvas of this home. stunning kitchen countertops are made from Rocky Mountain granite, which connects the owners to their home. In the gallery hall, ¾” plywood was installed beneath the sheetrock to ensure straight walls and hanging of artwork. Views from every window showcase views and sculptures. Similar to a symphony delivering rhythmed notes, this home sings an elaborate song meant to be shared.

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

This Glen Carbon backyard was designed to feel like a private resort, where every detail invites relaxation and connection. At the heart of the space is a custom-built cedar pavilion that anchors the outdoor living area and provides shade and shelter for year-round enjoyment. Beneath the pavilion, a fully integrated outdoor kitchen with stone masonry, granite countertops, built-in grill, bar seating, and entertainment features creates a natural gathering place for guests. A custom gas firepit seating area extends the experience beyond the kitchen, offering a warm and inviting spot to unwind on cool evenings. Surrounding the pool, the paver patio was designed with flowing curves and contrasting borders to visually connect the outdoor kitchen, pool, and lounge spaces into one cohesive backyard environment. Synthetic turf and low-maintenance landscaping were incorporated to keep the space clean, functional, and visually striking throughout the year. This project was built to maximize entertainment, comfort, and property value, turning a standard backyard into a luxury outdoor living destination tailored for everyday enjoyment and unforgettable gatherings. Project Overview • Custom cedar pavilion • Outdoor kitchen with grill and bar • Gas firepit seating area • Paver patio and pool integration • Synthetic turf and landscaping • Landscape lighting

Evening lights twinkle over a serene waterfall and secluded sitting area — a storybook corner crafted for quiet reflection, laughter, and life’s little moments beneath the trees.

Designer: Lance Marceaux Materials: Advance Miro Mohair Synthia Japanese Pine Countertops: Emerstone Calacata Sereno Quartz Backsplash: Arabescato Corchia honed marble Appliances: All Miele Storage & Organization Enhancements The new kitchen German engineered kitchen was designed to be efficient and function seamlessly for both everyday family routines and for small and large gatherings. Storage was maximized and dedicated task zones established to optimize workflow throughout the reimagined 1925 Tudor home. The peninsula provides casual countertop seating, and graciously defines the kitchen area from the living space, keeping sight lines open and airy. The area beneath the staircase was skillsfully customized to extend the kitchen work space and provide even more storage solutions. The upper wall and lower base cabinetry features the Miro line in Mohair, which introduces a soft, earthy tone to the perimeter walls. This is balanced by the tall cabinet units that showcase the Synthia line in Japanese Pine, bringing a warm wood-textured elegance to the vertical spaces. Both collections incorporate the Advance handleless system, seamlessly blending clean architectural beauty with everyday functionality. The design is further complemented by carefully curated stone surfaces. The soft Emerstone Calacata Sereno quartz countertops alongside a striking Arabescato Corchia honed marble backsplash, adds natural movement and luxury. To complete the culinary design, premium Miele appliances are used.

Dimension: 118"L X 17"D X 82"H Kick up your feet and enjoy your favorite TV shows and movies with the attractive practicality of our Towson Solid Wood Entertainment Center For TVs Up To 70" With its rich dark palette and magnificent natural grains, you will love the look of this entertainment center that adds much beauty to your living room or den. This media console is the perfect balance of open and closed storage to allow you the opportunity to display your flat screen television, all of your media necessities, as well as your favorite collectibles. You can even tuck away clutter in the cabinets beneath, while the two glass front cabinets in the center console are perfect for any media accessories that require a clear remote signal for use! The open console shelves are likewise fitted for media accoutrements with built-in wire grommets. Bookshelves on either end of the media stand are bridged by a nice long shelf, well suited for topping with decorative vases, curated vignettes, or lush greenery. Beautifully rendered in solid rosewood, this handcrafted media center is a visual delight. Beautiful wood grains weave throughout the entire piece, brought to attention by a medium espresso finish. Artistically designed, every aspect of this transitional entertainment center is wonderfully and handsomely planned. Our artisans have honed their craft using the finest old-world woodworking tools and techniques in order to capture the quality of yesteryear, while updating it with a modern design aesthetic. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Made of solid rosewood • Dark, multi-grain finish • Two bookshelves with open shelves and cabinet storage • Media unit with two shelves and glass door cabinet storage • Black metal handles and hardware • An artistically designed transitional media center Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

To help make this family room in Wexford more functional and cohesive, we added new custom built-in storage around the brick fireplace. On the left side, an existing built-in was situated in between the fireplace and a small closet, which also contained a sink. We started by peeling away these elements to create a larger space. Adding symmetry to the room, we designed new cabinetry which included a mix of hidden and open shelf storage. Behind full-height pocketing doors on the left, a new wet bar with a tiled backsplash and quartz countertop. On the right, another set of pocketing doors conceals three large drawers, plus overflow toy storage for the adjacent playroom. Immediately flanking the fireplace, bookshelves provide a space to display favorite items with even more storage beneath. To balance the room’s rich wood tones and multi-tonal red brick, we helped the clients select a neutral color palette to make the space feel more relaxed. Complimentary colors and textures are added through the playful wallpaper lining the back of the shelves, and hexagon backsplash tile. A stylish new fireplace faceplate, gallery lighting, and cabinet hardware — each in a dark metal finish — help to tie everything together.

Central El Paso Backyard Renovation: Fifteen years is a long time for a backyard to quietly wait. At first, it was full of intention—a pool that promised summers, laughter, and long evenings. But time has a way of settling in. The water turned still, then green. Edges cracked. The space became less of a destination and more of something you looked past. Life moved forward, but the backyard stayed behind. Then came the decision: it was time. Not a patch job. Not a quick fix. A complete reset. The transformation didn’t begin beautifully—it began with demolition. The old pool was drained, exposing years of neglect etched into its surface. Crews stepped in, breaking, clearing, reshaping. What once held stagnant water became an open cavity of possibility. Steel rebar formed a new skeleton, precise and intentional. Every line measured. Every elevation reconsidered. This wasn’t just construction—it was rethinking how the space should live. The shell was rebuilt. Surfaces were refined. Plumbing, structure, and flow were corrected at their core. What had once been outdated and failing was now engineered to last. Then the shift happened. Hardscape came in—clean, warm-toned concrete replacing worn decking. Stone walls, once just boundaries, were elevated into features. Subtle textures, intentional lines. A visual language that matched the architecture of the home instead of competing with it. The pool returned—but not as it was. Now it was sharp, modern, and inviting. A long, clean body of water with a shallow tanning ledge that catches the sun just right. Stainless steel scuppers arc water into the pool—movement, sound, life. Steps are crisp, geometry is balanced, and the water reflects clarity instead of neglect. Around it, the yard found purpose. Artificial turf introduced contrast—green, controlled, low-maintenance. A pergola structure rose in the corner, creating a destination within the destination. Beneath it, a built-in outdoor kitchen turned the backyard into a place to gather, not just pass through. Lighting stitched everything together, making the space just as alive at dusk as it is under the midday sun. By the end, nothing felt accidental. What was once forgotten is now deliberate. What was once avoided is now the center of attention. Fifteen years later, the backyard didn’t just come back—it finally became what it was always supposed to be.

A striking sculptural soaker tub commands attention beneath a wall of windows revealing a serene woodland backdrop, while a polished nickel floor-mounted filler stands ready for evening indulgence in this light-filled retreat. The thoughtful pairing of charcoal grey cabinetry, gleaming fixtures, and soft ambient lighting from elegant sconces creates an atmosphere of refined relaxation. Prasada Custom Homes, Oakville, Ontario.

To help make this family room in Wexford more functional and cohesive, we added new custom built-in storage around the brick fireplace. On the left side, an existing built-in was situated in between the fireplace and a small closet, which also contained a sink. We started by peeling away these elements to create a larger space. Adding symmetry to the room, we designed new cabinetry which included a mix of hidden and open shelf storage. Behind full-height pocketing doors on the left, a new wet bar with a tiled backsplash and quartz countertop. On the right, another set of pocketing doors conceals three large drawers, plus overflow toy storage for the adjacent playroom. Immediately flanking the fireplace, bookshelves provide a space to display favorite items with even more storage beneath. To balance the room’s rich wood tones and multi-tonal red brick, we helped the clients select a neutral color palette to make the space feel more relaxed. Complimentary colors and textures are added through the playful wallpaper lining the back of the shelves, and hexagon backsplash tile. A stylish new fireplace faceplate, gallery lighting, and cabinet hardware — each in a dark metal finish — help to tie everything together.

In this ambitious backyard remodeling project, our goal was to create a truly luxurious outdoor oasis. With a complete overhaul, we removed the old pool and meticulously crafted a stunning raised infinity pool, accompanied by a new jacuzzi and a Baja area for ultimate relaxation. Adding to the grandeur, we designed and constructed a custom outdoor BBQ kitchen area beneath a newly created wood patio, providing a perfect space for entertaining. Completing the transformation, we installed a captivating fire pit, allowing for cozy evenings in the cool nights, making this backyard a haven of comfort and entertainment.

From ample counter space to utilizing the headroom above the washer and dryer with upper cabinets, this light and open combination mudroom and laundry room was created to maximize use. The space features a Blue Toile finish on Nova Recessed doors as well as a custom-made oversized island, allowing ample space for folding and storing clothing baskets on shelving underneath. Even a built-in kennel space was incorporated beneath the large island for the family’s favorite pet. Floating shelves allow creative decorating, making the space feel livable and part of the home’s flow. And a well-positioned corner sink takes advantage of the lake view outside, while custom built mudroom lockers allow each family member to have their own space to store jackets, bags, shoes and more. Designed by Jennifer Hissa Greater Chicago Kitchen and Bath

To help make this family room in Wexford more functional and cohesive, we added new custom built-in storage around the brick fireplace. On the left side, an existing built-in was situated in between the fireplace and a small closet, which also contained a sink. We started by peeling away these elements to create a larger space. Adding symmetry to the room, we designed new cabinetry which included a mix of hidden and open shelf storage. Behind full-height pocketing doors on the left, a new wet bar with a tiled backsplash and quartz countertop. On the right, another set of pocketing doors conceals three large drawers, plus overflow toy storage for the adjacent playroom. Immediately flanking the fireplace, bookshelves provide a space to display favorite items with even more storage beneath. To balance the room’s rich wood tones and multi-tonal red brick, we helped the clients select a neutral color palette to make the space feel more relaxed. Complimentary colors and textures are added through the playful wallpaper lining the back of the shelves, and hexagon backsplash tile. A stylish new fireplace faceplate, gallery lighting, and cabinet hardware — each in a dark metal finish — help to tie everything together.

This Glen Carbon backyard was designed to feel like a private resort, where every detail invites relaxation and connection. At the heart of the space is a custom-built cedar pavilion that anchors the outdoor living area and provides shade and shelter for year-round enjoyment. Beneath the pavilion, a fully integrated outdoor kitchen with stone masonry, granite countertops, built-in grill, bar seating, and entertainment features creates a natural gathering place for guests. A custom gas firepit seating area extends the experience beyond the kitchen, offering a warm and inviting spot to unwind on cool evenings. Surrounding the pool, the paver patio was designed with flowing curves and contrasting borders to visually connect the outdoor kitchen, pool, and lounge spaces into one cohesive backyard environment. Synthetic turf and low-maintenance landscaping were incorporated to keep the space clean, functional, and visually striking throughout the year. This project was built to maximize entertainment, comfort, and property value, turning a standard backyard into a luxury outdoor living destination tailored for everyday enjoyment and unforgettable gatherings. Project Overview • Custom cedar pavilion • Outdoor kitchen with grill and bar • Gas firepit seating area • Paver patio and pool integration • Synthetic turf and landscaping • Landscape lighting