This sophisticated double-height bar area features a custom dark wood peninsula with a marble countertop and elegant upholstered stools. The bar includes a recessed, lighted back bar against a stone backdrop, while French doors with a transom window lead to the outdoor living space. The room is finished with custom classic wall paneling and neutral large-format tile flooring for a refined, modern Georgian look.

This concrete driveway is colored and textured to mimic London Cobblestone. We replaced a worn out asphalt driveway. The price point on this was one third the cost of real cobblestone. Being concrete means it will remain flat, be weed free, will not rut like asphalt, and cleans up easily and quickly because of the sealed surface.

Small entry garden and patio space at Northwest beach house.
Photo of a modern landscaping in Seattle.

Eric Rorer
Large mid-century modern drought-tolerant, partial sun and gray front yard and two-story mulch and mixed siding gable roof photo in San Francisco

Photographer: MARS Photo and Design/Michael Raffin Interior Design: Dayna Flory Interiors Home Designer: Patrick Dyke ©2014, MARS Photo and Design. All rights reserved.

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard landscaping in Toronto.

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

The homeowners had a keen eye for design, so the designers at Betz got helpful suggestions and input throughout the process. The architecture and construction materials of the cabana match the home to provide a seamless overall look, while the mature evergreen plantings helped to lend privacy right from the start.

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Garage - contemporary garage idea in Seattle

Driveways are often the first impression a person will have of your house. Savannah Surfaces can help that impression be a great one with a variety of pavers and aggregate options.

A bench seat created to help you relax on this asian-inspired custom home designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build.
This is an example of a large contemporary stone and concrete beige front porch design in Detroit with a shingle roof and a roof extension.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Photo: Charlotte Albers © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Burlington.

Inspiration for a farmhouse full sun gravel vegetable garden landscape in Atlanta.

The pool’s original painted interior was sand-blasted before installation of a premium white Pebble Fina smooth aggregate finish. The charcoal waterline tile offers a pleasing contrast to the white stone coping. The wall of dense pyramidal cedars lend privacy, while helping to soften the hardscapes.

Paver Gloss Sealer is a professional grade wet look exposed aggregate sealer that adds a rich, glossy appearance. It is a wet look/satin sheen acrylic sealer designed for use on all types of exterior concrete and pavers. Its pure acrylic formula allows for superior penetration and bonding. The durable finish left behind is UV stable and will not yellow. It offers superior resistance to rain, the sun, cold and hot climates, stains, and more. When applied to dull or faded exposed aggregate it will help to enhance the original coloring. Applications: Exposed aggregate driveways, sidewalks and walkways, patios and pool decks and more. It contains 20% acrylic solids & creates a lasting wet look. Esthetically pleasing, it beautifies and enriches the colors of the aggregate stones while protecting concrete. It forms a protective film, preventing the penetration of oil, water dirt & stains from the environment. This solvent base clear acrylic sealer penetrates to creating a lasting finish that will resist the assaults of elements such as the freeze-thaw cycles, sun, rain, and snow. It’s a great choice for high traffic area’s, which require maximum protection. Paver Gloss Sealer can be purchased in 5 Gallon pails shipped via UPS ground to all 48 U.S. States EXCEPT Alaska & Hawaii at http://surfacerestoration.com/shop

Raised fieldstone fire pit with bluestone caps Photo: Eustacia Marsales
Design ideas for a small farmhouse full sun backyard gravel landscaping in New York with a fire pit.

The desire for a modern, yet luxurious, aesthetic inspired a specific attention to detail and material for this home in Huntington Woods. Custom black cabinetry, Fantasy Brown quartzite and stainless steel hardware come together to create a beautifully modern and welcoming kitchen. Selected works of art, rich marble and Hansgrohe fixtures continue the look throughout the home. From carpet selections to tile and custom cabinetry, Stalburg Design helped this young family create a sophisticated yet functional environment for easy living and formal entertaining.