NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Home design - transitional home design idea in Kansas City

Rugged concrete retaining wall supports Mexican feather grass and cedar fence. photo: grant wilds
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Seattle.

Brandon Stengel
Elegant home design photo in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in San Francisco

The curvilinear drive is intended to be functional, and artful, while providing uninterrupted access over the ravine, where water levels can rise as much as 8’ in intense rains. Adjacent trees were preserved by minimizing site grading. Photo Credit :Chipper Hatter

At Southerleigh Fine Foods & Brewery reclaimed Original Face Oak with patina on every board makes great sense for this brew house. It can be seen on the floors, drop ceilings, walls and even some of the tables! Many compliments already and more good times to come, not only on the food but the gorgeous material selections. Timeless Beauty. http://tx-reclaimedfloors.com/projects/southerleigh/

A modern horizontal slat privacy fence creates a descending backdrop of cedar behind deer-resistant plantings of Swordfern, PJM rhododendron, Oregon Iris, + peonies.

Inspiration for a large modern backyard stone and rectangular lap pool remodel in Birmingham

Ed Castro Landscape: Atlanta's finest source for landscape design, construction, maintenance, and horticultural services.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Atlanta.

The Deschutes House is located on an urban site facing the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The architectural massing of the house has been wrapped around a south-facing, grassy courtyard, with dramatic 2nd story spaces cantilevered toward the river. The main living space is completely transparent to the river on one side and to the courtyard on the other side, providing two entirely different views from the room. The living ceiling plane has enlivened by CNC-milled wood-strip ceiling panels, with variegated shapes inspired by landscape morphology. The house is clad with a two different types of siding: tightly spaced Western red cedar and corrugated metal siding. The warm tones of the wood contrast nicely with the cool tones of the metal siding and metal roofing. The fireplace chimney is clad in Montana ledgestone with a combination of earth tones and grey-blue colors. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and snow protection; metal siding for maximum durability; and radiant floor heating. The house also has solar hot water panels for domestic hot water.

Matthew J. Cunningham
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

Mid-sized arts and crafts front porch idea in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension

Daniel Shea
Example of a transitional home office design in New York

Garden pathway along the side of the house to the back of the property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional shade side yard stone garden path in Toronto for summer.

Example of a trendy staircase design in London

The project’s goal is to introduce more affordable contemporary homes for Triangle Area housing. This 1,800 SF modern ranch-style residence takes its shape from the archetypal gable form and helps to integrate itself into the neighborhood. Although the house presents a modern intervention, the project’s scale and proportional parameters integrate into its context. Natural light and ventilation are passive goals for the project. A strong indoor-outdoor connection was sought by establishing views toward the wooded landscape and having a deck structure weave into the public area. North Carolina’s natural textures are represented in the simple black and tan palette of the facade.

Tom Marks
Inspiration for a 1960s u-shaped home design remodel in Seattle with stainless steel appliances and an island