Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

Example of a trendy patio design in New York

Monarda didyma / Scarlet Beebalm Photo: wplynn, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

Agastache rupestris / Threadleaf giant hyssop Photo: Dan Johnson for Plant Select®

Butterfly Milkweed / Asclepias tuberosa

This kitchen renovation project made a huge impact! The final result was awesome!
Example of a large country l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design with an island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Inspiration for a craftsman backyard stone formal garden for summer.

David Cannon
Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Atlanta with gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a modern light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Omaha.

sweet allysum Le jardinet

Quince- Cydonia oblonga. Has a fragrant "apple" aroma. Classic farmhouse shrub. Beautiful spring blossoms. Girasole Sonoma
Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in San Francisco.

The girl’s bedroom is pretty in pink with this alan campbell wallpaper. Savannah stripe by Christopher Maya covers the headboard, available at Holland and Sherry. A juju hat over the headboard is a classic Christopher Maya touch that adds an elegant touch to any bedroom. In the girl's room, a desk and chair from Chelsea Editions adds a bit of country charm and artwork from Rifle Paper Co. adds a bit of whimsy to the room, accented over a green mid century dresser. Photographer: Christian Harder

A beautiful collection of low water plant combinations that include Stachy's "Big Ears", Purple Tapien Verbena, Verbena rigida, Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark' Orange Form and a purple Penstemon.

Parry Manzanita / Arctostaphylos manzanita Photo by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds

Patio - traditional stone patio idea in Baltimore with a fireplace and a pergola

Tuscan backyard stone balcony photo in Phoenix with a roof extension