California Cozy Backyard offers indoor-outdoor living with a rustic, repurposed, and thoughtfully lit design. Offering, a live edge bar over the outdoor kitchen, a fire bowl to roast marshmallows, a beautiful live edge dining table, and a wood panel backdrop for lazy lounging. This Functionally and aesthetically pleasing cozy backyard is entertaining ready!

Brass hardware on a custom wood panel door adds a warm, luxurious finishing touch throughout this Reno primary suite renovation. Photography | MousePad Media

A custom wood panel vanity with arched mirrors defines the primary bathroom in this dramatic 90s home renovation in Reno, NV. Photography | MousePad Media

Inspiration for a transitional white tile alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Photo: Esther Hershcovic © 2016 Houzz
Bedroom - eclectic master light wood floor and yellow floor bedroom idea in Montreal with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Andy Warhol's Mick Jagger, Spun wire chandelier, green mohair antique chair, Schumacher wallpaper. Photography by Eric Roth
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor bedroom design in Boston with multicolored walls

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

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Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

This home was a sweet 30's bungalow in the West Hollywood area. We flipped the kitchen and the dining room to allow access to the ample backyard. The design of the space was inspired by Manhattan's pre war apartments, refined and elegant. The back splash is a striped marble tile and the rounded open shelving softens the edge and is what you would find in a 30's style home.

By Design "I WANT THAT" Wednesday feature of the week . . . let's talk COUNTERTOPS! If new countertops are in your future - and you want something different BUT easy to maintain - why not go "stainless steel"?? They come in lots of different finishes from smooth to hammered so you're sure to find one that fits your style! I've included a few more examples in the photos that follow - some might surprise you!

Large butler's pantry approximately 8 ft wide. This space features a ton of storage from both recessed and glass panel cabinets. The cabinets have a lightwood finish and is accented very well with a blue tile backsplash.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Country brick floor and red floor sunroom photo in New York with a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end. The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says. Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

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Flat-panel oak interior doors replace original hollow-core doors throughout the hallway, modernizing this 90s Reno home renovation. Photography | MousePad Media

A fully custom walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry maximizes storage and adds a boutique feel to this Reno primary suite renovation. Photography | MousePad Media