A mixed shrub, perennial and annual border creates texture and color for the summer season.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun side yard formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Example of a danish kitchen design in Minneapolis

Tracy Herbert Interiors, LLC
Eat-in kitchen - transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This is an example of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Mid-century modern kitchen photo in Dallas

Pondless Waterfall Pondless Waterfalls are simply a re-circulating waterfall and/or stream without the presence of a pond. You can enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in a water garden. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety concerns with a pond, go Pondless! The name basically explains it all. It’s a waterfall and stream, without the pond. So why would you want a waterfall without a pond? The truth is that a Pondless Waterfall isn’t for everyone, but it can be a great alternative for someone who isn’t quite sure if a pond is right for their family. Safety Because there is no pool of water, a Pondless Waterfall is a great option if you are concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional pond. Cost Cost can be a big factor when considering the type of pond you want to build. In most cases, the price of a Pondless waterfall will be less than a pond, because there is less labor involved, as well as less rock and materials. Operating costs are also less. Because you’re not dealing with an established ecosystem, it’s not necessary to run the pump 24/7. Space The small size of the Pondless Waterfall means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in you yard. Maintenance - Taking care of your Pondless Waterfall is easy. Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for water loss because of evaporation is all that’s required. Flexibility Perhaps the best part of the Pondless Waterfall is the possibility for the future. If you change your mind later, wishing you’d build a pond, that’s ok! If you leave enough room around the base of the waterfall, it’s easy to add a pond onto a Pondless Waterfall. Complete System It might be difficult to imagine a waterfall and stream without a pond. Where does the water go? A Pondless Waterfall works much like a regular pond. The hole, deeper than a normal pond, is dug then lined with rock and gravel, and filled with water. The water is then circulated from beneath the rocks and gravel by a pump that sits on the bottom, inside a Snorkel Vault and Centipede Module. A pipe runs from there up to a BioFalls Filter and into an overflowing waterfall, where it falls back into the reservoir. Since the water level never pools above the level of the rock and gravel fill, it give the appearance of a waterfall without a pond, when in fact, the “pond” is there but not visible. The Pondless Waterfall has made many water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into their own backyard. In other words, when all else fails … go Pondless!

Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades Closed Operating Systems: Chelsea Room Styles: Casual Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades An innovative alternative to solar screens and woven wood shades, Alustra® Woven Textures® beautifully showcase natural textures and woven patterns, transforming a room by stylishly filtering natural light. Select a roller shade with the exclusive Chelsea™ roller system for a clean, simple appearance or the classic dimension of a Roman shade. Material: Fabric Fold Size: N/A Sizes Available: Width: 12" to 120" Height: 12" to 120" Material/Color Options: 47 Combinations Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC (715) 355-0772 Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Alustra #Woven_Textures #Roman_Shades #Roller_Shades #Chelsea_Operating_System #Casual #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2014 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Create a stylish white modern farmhouse kitchen with ZLINE’s KB stainless steel wall mount range hood with crown molding. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range has an elegant design and built to last quality and is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white Corian countertops, white cabinets, and white tile backsplash. Modern features including crown molding, a 760 CFM high-performance 4-speed leading industry motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The KB wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42", and 48".

Fully-Integrated, Full-size Dishwasher, CleanTouch™ steel panel, hidden control panel, 11 wash programs, Grates & Filters program, 5 program options, and Quiet Rating - 40 dBa with ExtraQuiet program.

A white farmhouse kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE KF1 stainless steel wall range hood with crown molding has an elegant design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white-cream cabinets, Quartz countertops, and red brick backsplash. Modern features including crown molding, a 900 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The KF1 wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30" and 36".

Sargent Photography Comfortable conversation area
Mid-sized transitional open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room photo in Miami with white walls

Bill Mathews
Example of a beach style kitchen design in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Jay Greene Photography
Example of a classic l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The original backsplash options were downright depressing for this client, a visual artist. The builder offered two standard sizes of ceramic tile, but the square ceramic or subway tile didn’t come close to meeting this artist’s aesthetic sensibilities or eclectic tastes. Instead, the client selected the 1x3 Lunada Bay iridescent glass mosaic tiles she had seen on her very first visit to the Kitchen & Bath Design Studio. They sparkle and reflect light like Monet’s Water Lily Pond. Chris Davis Photography

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops and no island

Hunter Douglas Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades An innovative alternative to solar screens and woven wood shades, Alustra® Woven Textures® beautifully showcase natural textures and woven patterns, transforming a room by stylishly filtering natural light. Select a roller shade with the exclusive Chelsea™ roller system for a clean, simple appearance or the classic dimension of a Roman shade. Material: Fabric Fold Size: N/A Sizes Available: Width: 12" to 120" Height: 12" to 120" Material/Color Options: 47 Combinations Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC (715) 355-0772 Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Alustra #Woven_Textures #Roman_Shades #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2014 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

The modern fountains spill into the pool in a row in a classic way that complements the doric columns of the pool house trellis. Simple, comfortable and elegant; the ensemble glows. Photo by Celia Pearson