Inspiration for a patio remodel in San Diego

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

This is a modern take on a classic garden. The paving was designed with precision and then softened with lush planting. Two distinct spaces, a dining area and lounging spot, are delineated with herringbone pavers and linked by a flagstone walk. The walk takes the edge of the design’s geometry and avoids a sense of monotony that might result from repetition of the larger spaces’ paving pattern. Star jasmine and climbing roses soften the walls bordering the space, and citrus trees and herbs fill and spill over the planting beds. Photo by Martin Cox

Designed by architect Jonathan Segal, this stunning 5,300-square-foot, three-story home in San Diego’s La Jolla neighborhood features modern indoor/outdoor living courtesy of Western Window Systems’ Series 600 Multi-Slide Doors. Photo credit: Matthew Segal.

A tea pot, being a vessel, is defined by the space it contains, it is not the tea pot that is important, but the space. Crispin Sartwell Located on a lake outside of Milwaukee, the Vessel House is the culmination of an intense 5 year collaboration with our client and multiple local craftsmen focused on the creation of a modern analogue to the Usonian Home. As with most residential work, this home is a direct reflection of it’s owner, a highly educated art collector with a passion for music, fine furniture, and architecture. His interest in authenticity drove the material selections such as masonry, copper, and white oak, as well as the need for traditional methods of construction. The initial diagram of the house involved a collection of embedded walls that emerge from the site and create spaces between them, which are covered with a series of floating rooves. The windows provide natural light on three sides of the house as a band of clerestories, transforming to a floor to ceiling ribbon of glass on the lakeside. The Vessel House functions as a gallery for the owner’s art, motorcycles, Tiffany lamps, and vintage musical instruments – offering spaces to exhibit, store, and listen. These gallery nodes overlap with the typical house program of kitchen, dining, living, and bedroom, creating dynamic zones of transition and rooms that serve dual purposes allowing guests to relax in a museum setting. Through it’s materiality, connection to nature, and open planning, the Vessel House continues many of the Usonian principles Wright advocated for. Overview Oconomowoc, WI Completion Date August 2015 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

The project is a single-family house that explores the possibilities of modern design within a rural setting. The architectural form is essentially geometric and abstract, however, attention is given to the context through the use of materials, geometry, and orientation. Phillip Spears Photographer

Patio container garden - mid-sized coastal backyard concrete paver patio container garden idea in Miami with no cover

Our clients, a couple with four children, wanted to update their 1952 home with a mid-century feel, focusing on the main floor. The renovation emphasized enhancing finishes, optimizing storage, and maximizing seating in the dining and living areas. The entryway was designed to be inviting and practical, while the living room featured a statement sectional and a stunning terrazzo fireplace. The kitchen and dining area were transformed to be both functional and elegant, with playful touches like “Drunk Monkeys” wallpaper in the powder room.

Huge trendy backyard stone patio photo in San Francisco with a fire pit and a pergola

Wallpaper installation in bathroom – Dallas, TX Moisture-resistant peel-and-stick wallpaper was installed to create a vibrant feature wall behind the tub and shower. Perfect for high-humidity spaces, this vinyl design adds both durability and bold style. Installed with precision around fixtures for a seamless finish.

Side view of the South entrance to the Pavilion. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Photo of a mid-sized asian shade backyard stone landscaping in Cleveland with a fire pit.

Photography by Allen Russ.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone retaining wall landscape in DC Metro.

Remodel by Ostmo Construction Interior Design by Lord Design Photos by Blackstone Edge Studios
Example of a large trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Design ideas for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in San Diego with a fireplace.

Designed by architect Jonathan Segal, this stunning 5,300-square-foot, three-story home in San Diego’s La Jolla neighborhood features modern indoor/outdoor living courtesy of Western Window Systems’ Series 600 Multi-Slide Doors. Photo credit: Matthew Segal.

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s backyard decomposed granite patio remodel in Los Angeles with a pergola

The circular fire pit deck was made to contrast with the angled geometry of the rest of the design. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Mid-sized 1950s backyard ground level deck photo in Milwaukee with a fire pit and no cover

Photo of a one of a kind metaphysical designed art window located in the East side entrance alcove. All our art glass is copyrighted and comes with a book that details the metaphysical meanings involved. All pieces are signed and the design never repeated. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick