Simon Devitt
Staircase - coastal staircase idea in Auckland

This railing was the first planned update of the Fort Collins, CO couples home renovation. The wavy lines give the room a natural feel. Design and fabrication by Hueber Industries LLC. Photo: Rory Schaar.

Patio - small mediterranean backyard patio idea with a roof extension

Example of a 1950s home design design in Seattle

Various textures and colors add interest to the planting beds. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Landscape & Pool Design: Root Design Company Photo credits: Jessica Carr
Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in Austin.

Cast Glass front doors add character and absolutely make an impression. The texture and design of double entry doors utilizing cast glass can be dramatic or simple - both options can still provide the desired privacy. Featured texture is "Oceanwave" on clear glass.

This is an example of a small modern shade backyard concrete paver formal garden in Portland.

Thamnochortus basks in coastal heat wave
Photo of a mediterranean drought-tolerant landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

Example of a mid-sized classic front door design in San Francisco

The ground floor volumes wrapped in an elongated hand-fired brick, emphasizing the horizontality of the architecture that lays solidly on the land. (Photography by: Matthew Millman)

Paul Hester
Example of a trendy staircase design in Austin

Erik Grammer Photography - I recently came across a post on Facebook with a photo of an elderly couple with a quote saying "We were born in a time when if something was broken we would fix it, not throw it away..." This quote resonated with me. I found myself thinking of it while working on the same house - for the fourth time. I affectionately call this beautiful Southern California beach house the Humpty Dumpty home. I started a wonderful business relationship with one of my favorite clients back in 2003. Initially, I was called in to "fix" and finish what another designer started. Once completed and with everything just so, the couple unfortunately divorced and amicably divided the art, rugs and furnishings. I was hired for a second time to recreate each room as close as possible to replace all items that were missing. The house was happily restored back to the original design and all was well for a few years. My client relocated to the East Coast for a temporary job assignment and the house was rented to a person (whose name I can't say) from a famous all-girl band. During this time there was a problem with the upstairs laundry room and water damage occurred. I was hired for the third time to help repair and update (ever so slightly) some areas in the house. My client requested to keep the design and feeling of the house intact because he loved it so much. A few years passed before a pipe broke in the master bathroom while the new renter was out of town on vacation. Unfortunately, things like this do happen - and if not attended to quickly, major damage can occur. In this case, nearly the entire house was flooded requiring it to be completely gutted and stripped down to the floorboards and studs. In January of this year, I was hired to help the client, the insurance company, and the contractor put the house back together again. But unlike the Humpty Dumpty story, this house has actually been put back together again - several times over. Although, this house and client have experienced some challenges, I say this is a perfect example of design success. My client has had many opportunities to change and create something new in his environment with every mis-adventure. Instead, he realizes his home is exactly the way he likes it. It has been such an honor to work with this man who is definitive, trusting, and confident enough to create (or re-create) the perfect home that "fits" his personality and lifestyle. Although this Humpty Dumpty home has been good for my business, I hope the next project with this client is to decorate another property - perhaps a New York City Apartment!

Photo by Aquatic Creations

Photo by Bogdan Tomalvski
This is an example of a large modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Custom Builder in Sun Valley, Idaho. Rustic Mountain Bathroom built by Ketchum Custom Home Builder and General Contractor Bashista Lago Glick Photo credit: Josh Wells

Cabled fence disappears into the view.
Inspiration for a large 1960s backyard mulch shade home design remodel for summer in San Francisco

This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Oklahoma City.

Modern Japanese Room Alcove (Tokonoma) with Black Polished Concrete by Concrete-Visions LLC. www.concrete-visions.com 〜 Zen Design
Inspiration for an asian home design remodel in Denver