Inspiration for a contemporary wine cellar remodel in Melbourne

River birch, stewartia, evergreen boxwoods, three different kinds of clematis and deciduous ivy (to eventually cover portions of the fence) create a real oasis from the street.

Alcove bathtub - transitional master white tile marble floor alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and marble countertops

Interior Design: Jamie Bush Co. Laura Hull Photography
Example of a 1960s living room design in Los Angeles

After completion: Flagstone patio planted with a mixture of thyme varieties and irrigated with subsurface drip throughout creates an inviting space for entertaining. Raised beds built from redwood are planted with a mixture of cool-season vegetable crops. An espalier Meyer lemon will eventually cover the bare wall space. Boarder plantings consist of perennials, California natives, and Mediterranean shrubs.

Kitchen - traditional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

We put in a shade tree that will eventually provide shade for their back deck. In the next stages this tree will be tied into the landscape that will go around the deck also. Photo by Cory Mann

Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel in Atlanta

Beach style l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This Cincinnati home was transformed with a limewash application that gives it the historic look. Originally generic brick, the new look is complimented by the copper trim. The eventual patina of the copper will be a beautiful compliment to the historic look of the limewashed brick.

Kelly Raffaele A spacious seaside house was created for a family to vacation in and eventually retire to. A blend of transitional details, nautical accents, and textures were chosen to create this calming and serene coastal escape.

Inspiration for a cottage patio remodel in New York

The color palette for the plants going into a built in planter on the upper patio. The curved shaped in the background was found on the property, and will eventually become a sculptural element.

This is after I applied black in recessed areas and also slightly along flat surfaces, with a semi gloss topcoat for protection. Hardware was also eventually replaced but not shown on this photo.

When the Eucalyptus collapsed of its own accord, the Aoyagi's replaced it with this still-young Sycamore. They planted it quite small to ensure its success, and in just three years effectively shades the patio. As it grows, it will eventually reach the heights of the Eucalyptus it has succeeded.

Michael Hunter
Eclectic side yard stamped concrete patio container garden photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Early spring, in the mist. A wildflower meadow will eventually envelope the entire installation.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool remodel in Toronto

Housewright took this client's second home, a log cabin, and turned it into a suitable place for big family gatherings. The home is a retirement plan for the client, where they intend to live full-time eventually. Before they move in full-time they asked us to create more space for entertainment, with a more modern and inviting look and feel.

Corner shot that shows all the transitions and layers I built in to deal with all the levels in the garden. A design fits together like a puzzle and I obsess over the way these levels can become functional and house nooks for eating, sitting, BBQs etc. It's an important part of using the whole space.