James Abell, FAIA

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Minneapolis with green walls and a two-sided fireplace

This urban nature garden in Athens, GA is being created with the greatest care and effort to make it attractive to insects, birds and humans. The rain gardens, lined with river rock, capture and conserve rainwater that would otherwise drain off the property and be lost, while native plants benefit wildlife and thrive in the challenging Georgia climate.

Family run AYDIN Hides is the Leading Provider of the Finest Luxury Cowhide and Cowhide Patchwork Rugs, Sheepskins and Goatskins ethically and humanely sourced in Europe and 100% with respect to nature and bio diversity. Each piece is handcrafted and hand-stitched in small production batches to offer uncompromised Premium Quality and Authenticity.

Natural swimming pools, like our most recent in Komoka ON, offer a viable alternative to traditional pools that use a harsh blend of chemicals to maintain water safety. Natural pools instead function as miniature ecosystems, with plant life and healthy bacteria working to keep the water pristine. These water features often take the form of a natural pond, and their versatile nature allows them to seamlessly blend into any environment. Best of all, the water in a natural swimming pool won't irritate human skin and these pools require far less maintenance than a standard swimming pool.

Porch Addition, Pool and Pool Cabana
Modern exterior home idea in New Orleans

Ron Blunt Photography
Inspiration for a coastal home design remodel in DC Metro

In this hallway, millwork transforms the space from plain and simple to stunning and sophisticated. These details provide intricacy and human scale to large wall and ceiling surfaces. The more detailed the millwork, the more the house becomes a home.

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Mario Arbore
Sunroom photo in Orlando with a glass ceiling

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Elevate your space with modern living room ideas featuring a sleek wall-mounted TV, iconic Goldfrapp album art along with other vinyl record covers, and unique "Climbing Man" wall sculptures, complemented by stylish soundbar setup and natural wood accents. Discover chic home entertainment and artistic flair for contemporary interiors.

Living room - rustic open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in Austin with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

The division appears through a border, yet the pavers patio blends seamlessly with the stunning natural surroundings. This intricate project unites the human touch in crafting the retaining walls with nature, symbolizing harmony and respect for the environment that harmoniously integrates into Utah's natural beauty, a gift for those attuned to life's subtle wonders.

Great room - mid-sized contemporary travertine floor and beige floor great room idea in Boston with yellow walls and no fireplace

Working in Harmony with Nature One of the most remarkable aspects of this project is how the pergola and the clam shell-colored Trex deck were thoughtfully designed to complement and highlight the existing large red oak tree. Rather than overshadowing or competing with its natural beauty, the design gracefully worked around the tree, creating a harmonious coexistence between human craftsmanship and nature’s elegance.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic dining room design in Dallas with blue walls

The game room in the basement enjoys direct access to the interior garden - which in turn washes it with natural light and ventilation, becoming one of the most interesting rooms in the home. This room faces the kitchen balcony across the atrium, providing a human connection across levels and spaces in the house.