Example of a huge minimalist backyard deck design in Toronto with a pergola

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

This is an example of a transitional backyard landscaping in Boston.

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Bedroom - mid-sized industrial guest carpeted bedroom idea in Sacramento with no fireplace and black walls

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Country green exterior home photo in Charleston

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Staircase - mid-sized country wooden l-shaped mixed material railing staircase idea in Orange County with painted risers

A queen horizontal Murphy DeskBed & cabinet in natural walnut are used to complete this home office and occasional guest bedroom. Murphy Bed Concepts, Inc.

Horizontal Murphy Bed and cabinet. There are many different design configurations for Murphy Beds. This is an example of a horizontal design where a vertical bed may not fit the space. These beds are durable, comfortable, and easy to open and close.

This inviting space features a decorative concrete patio with a custom concrete fire pit and Ipe floating bench. The lush landscaping and cedar privacy fence provides a tranquil setting for city living.

Inspiration for a transitional backyard deck remodel in Dallas with a fire pit and a pergola

Clear Redwood - MODERN FENCE Back section - 1 x 6 - alternating sizes with 1.25" horizontal slats - FRONT - wall extension - 1.25" slats with 50/50 visability - STAIN IS BARK

The step lighting and LEDs around the perimeter allow the homeowners to enjoy their deck day or night. Designed & built by Jim Odom at Archadeck Austin. Photo Credit: Kristian Alveo & TimberTown

Building Design, Plans (in collaboration with Orfield Drafting), and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder & Creative Collaborator : Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com

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Inspiration for a large modern white two-story brick flat roof remodel in Miami

The planters and Ipe siding give this rooftop lounge in downtown Austin a zen-like feel.
Patio - large contemporary backyard patio idea in Austin with no cover

Design ideas for a small modern full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for fall.

Powder room - contemporary gray tile and mosaic tile powder room idea in New York with gray walls

Photographer: Bernard Andre'
Inspiration for a transitional front door remodel in San Francisco with a glass front door