sedum 'angelina' in a black terrazzo pot makes a striking centerpiece
Home design - contemporary home design idea in San Diego

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Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

FullView Modern Perfectly refined, thoroughly Mendota Designed for those who are ready for the next level of fireplace enjoyment, the Mendota Modern transcends traditional fireplace design and elevates it to a new level of elegance and sophistication. The fact that the passion and beauty is fueled by efficient Mendota BurnGreen™ technology adds to its refined, contemporary appeal. FullView Modern Blending contemporary elements with the primal, instinctive allure of fire, this simple yet stunning fireplace makes a confident statement in any room. An elegant, contemporary fireplace that’s smarter, too Flames leap from a base of natural river rock or glass fire stones A choice of interior linings that intensify the nuances of the fire Combines today’s high-efficiency green technology with century-old Mendota craftsmanship Easily customized with a choice of fronts, doors, fire base and interior linings Remote controlled variable flames: 18,000 to 29,000 BTUH

Entrance Courtyard with Japanese Maple
This is an example of an asian landscaping in Los Angeles.

Michael Tavel - photographer
Example of a mid-sized trendy brown three-story metal flat roof design in Atlanta

Entryway - traditional entryway idea in Seattle

After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.

Our client came to us with a vision of adding not only space, but character to their 15 year old colonial home. The main objective was to create a family friendly kitchen and open floor plan. We added to the kitchen and family room with a rear addition and removed the common wall between the same rooms. Details like the raised tray ceiling in the family room with complimenting with crown molding details, stacked windows, and decorative custom paneled archways were just a few ways we made this project stand-out The room is furnished in a bright color scheme intensifying the charm and personality. Photos: Peter Rymwid Photography

Family room - shabby-chic style family room idea in Manchester with gray walls

The compact work area of the kitchen is bathed in sunlight reflecting off of the glass tile. Photo and styling by Heidi Solander
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

FullView Modern Perfectly refined, thoroughly Mendota Designed for those who are ready for the next level of fireplace enjoyment, the Mendota Modern transcends traditional fireplace design and elevates it to a new level of elegance and sophistication. The fact that the passion and beauty is fueled by efficient Mendota BurnGreen™ technology adds to its refined, contemporary appeal. FullView Modern Blending contemporary elements with the primal, instinctive allure of fire, this simple yet stunning fireplace makes a confident statement in any room. An elegant, contemporary fireplace that’s smarter, too Flames leap from a base of natural river rock or glass fire stones A choice of interior linings that intensify the nuances of the fire Combines today’s high-efficiency green technology with century-old Mendota craftsmanship Easily customized with a choice of fronts, doors, fire base and interior linings Remote controlled variable flames: 18,000 to 29,000 BTUH

Acrylic on sheetrock, all walls and ceiling of bedroom and 1 wall of bath. Inspired by the client’s favorite Beatrix Potter stories and illustrations, this mural features a sunrise sky spreading across the walls and ceiling, with a landscape background around all of the walls. The four poster Venetian bronze crib has a silk 3-D canopy fashioned after a hot air balloon with its trompe l’oeil top painted into the ceiling. The fabrics supplied inspiration for the colors of the mural, while the finish and design of the furniture helped determine the intensity of the design. While the Peter Rabbit tales are the inspiration for this mural, the characters have been enlarged, intensified and enhanced from the original softer and more sketch-like watercolor paintings in order to coordinate with the client’s tastes in decor. The mural also includes 3 of the family Pomeranians, as well as the characters Peter Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton Tail, and Mother Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Jeremy Fisher, Owl Brown, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tiggywinkle, Mr. Todd the fox, and mice from the Tailor of Gloucester.

FullView Modern Perfectly refined, thoroughly Mendota Designed for those who are ready for the next level of fireplace enjoyment, the Mendota Modern transcends traditional fireplace design and elevates it to a new level of elegance and sophistication. The fact that the passion and beauty is fueled by efficient Mendota BurnGreen™ technology adds to its refined, contemporary appeal. FullView Modern Blending contemporary elements with the primal, instinctive allure of fire, this simple yet stunning fireplace makes a confident statement in any room. An elegant, contemporary fireplace that’s smarter, too Flames leap from a base of natural river rock or glass fire stones A choice of interior linings that intensify the nuances of the fire Combines today’s high-efficiency green technology with century-old Mendota craftsmanship Easily customized with a choice of fronts, doors, fire base and interior linings Remote controlled variable flames: 18,000 to 29,000 BTUH

Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with pink walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This family backyard outdoor living area was designed to showcase the natural greenery of the Pacific Northwest around planned areas for relaxation, outdoor dining and entertainment. It was also built using a variety of Mutual Material products. The central feature is a patio plaza designed with curving natural shapes and made with Mutual Materials Columbia Slate Patio Stone in the color Summit Blend. Applying a paver sealant coating on top of the Columbia Slate intensifies the colors while providing protection from weather elements and fading.

FullView Modern Perfectly refined, thoroughly Mendota Designed for those who are ready for the next level of fireplace enjoyment, the Mendota Modern transcends traditional fireplace design and elevates it to a new level of elegance and sophistication. The fact that the passion and beauty is fueled by efficient Mendota BurnGreen™ technology adds to its refined, contemporary appeal. FullView Modern Blending contemporary elements with the primal, instinctive allure of fire, this simple yet stunning fireplace makes a confident statement in any room. An elegant, contemporary fireplace that’s smarter, too Flames leap from a base of natural river rock or glass fire stones A choice of interior linings that intensify the nuances of the fire Combines today’s high-efficiency green technology with century-old Mendota craftsmanship Easily customized with a choice of fronts, doors, fire base and interior linings Remote controlled variable flames: 18,000 to 29,000 BTUH

Louie pine - a stunning conifer for containers and the winter garden Photo credit; Alyson Ross-Markley
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.