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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in New York.

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

We know that not a lot of our customers will want a chicken coop in their backyard, but wanted to show it as one of the many fun things families can do with this much space, even though we're in a pretty urban environment. Copyright 2013 Moss Photography

Example of a classic white tile and mosaic tile bathroom design in Milan with a vessel sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel with white walls

Foyer - mediterranean dark wood floor foyer idea in Los Angeles with white walls

This loft living room has everything you could possibly want with its tall ceilings and massive amounts of light. We established a variety of uses in the space through clever compositions of furniture.

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Trendy open concept living room photo in Houston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Patio kitchen - traditional patio kitchen idea in San Francisco with a gazebo

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Home design - contemporary home design idea in DC Metro

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Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

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Elegant dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in DC Metro with beige walls

Genia Barnes
Inspiration for a coastal side yard deck remodel in San Francisco with decking, no cover and a bbq area

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Inspiration for a timeless stone patio remodel in Charlotte with a fireplace

Mom retreat a relaxing Master Bedroom in soft blue grey and white color palette. Paint color Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue, Circa Lighting, Custom bedside tables, Custom grey upholster bed, Lili Alessandra Bedding, Stark Carpet rug, Wallpaper panels thibaut, Paper flower Etsy

The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments.