Michael Woodall
Example of a trendy open concept living room design in Phoenix with a music area, white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Photography by Trent Bell
Huge trendy backyard patio photo in Las Vegas with a roof extension

Freestanding bathtub - modern master gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with white walls and a hinged shower door

Rick Mattson Photography
Inspiration for a coastal white two-story wood exterior home remodel in Orange County

Roger Wade Studio
Dining room - rustic dark wood floor dining room idea

CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
Elegant medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white walls and an island

Example of a mid-sized trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile marble floor freestanding bathtub design in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet and quartz countertops

The family room opens up from the kitchen and then again onto the back, screened in porch for an open floor plan that makes a cottage home seem wide open. The gray walls with transom windows and white trim are soothing; the brick fireplace with white surround is a stunning focal point. The hardwood floors set off the room. And then we have the ceiling - wow, what a ceiling - washed butt board and coffered. What a great gathering place for family and friends.

Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Photo of a small modern partial sun backyard stone landscaping in New York for summer.

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

David Griffin
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, subway tile backsplash, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white backsplash

Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

Bob Greenspan Photography
Example of a mid-century modern dining room design in Kansas City with blue walls and no fireplace

Tom Holdsworth Photography Our clients wanted to create a room that would bring them closer to the outdoors; a room filled with natural lighting; and a venue to spotlight a modern fireplace. Early in the design process, our clients wanted to replace their existing, outdated, and rundown screen porch, but instead decided to build an all-season sun room. The space was intended as a quiet place to read, relax, and enjoy the view. The sunroom addition extends from the existing house and is nestled into its heavily wooded surroundings. The roof of the new structure reaches toward the sky, enabling additional light and views. The floor-to-ceiling magnum double-hung windows with transoms, occupy the rear and side-walls. The original brick, on the fourth wall remains exposed; and provides a perfect complement to the French doors that open to the dining room and create an optimum configuration for cross-ventilation. To continue the design philosophy for this addition place seamlessly merged natural finishes from the interior to the exterior. The Brazilian black slate, on the sunroom floor, extends to the outdoor terrace; and the stained tongue and groove, installed on the ceiling, continues through to the exterior soffit. The room's main attraction is the suspended metal fireplace; an authentic wood-burning heat source. Its shape is a modern orb with a commanding presence. Positioned at the center of the room, toward the rear, the orb adds to the majestic interior-exterior experience. This is the client's third project with place architecture: design. Each endeavor has been a wonderful collaboration to successfully bring this 1960s ranch-house into twenty-first century living.

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Design ideas for a huge traditional formal garden in Boston for summer.

William Maccollum, Art Grey Photography
Trendy two-story exterior home photo in Los Angeles

Major gut renovation of this coastal estate preserved its basic layout while expanding the kitchen. A veranda and a pair of gazebos were also added to the home to maximize outdoor living and the water views. The interior merged the homeowners eclectic style with the traditional style of the home. Photographer: James R. Salomon Contractor: Carl Anderson, Anderson Contracting Services

Photo of front side of Tea House. Building is all hand constructed using pegs. The building is designed using metaphysical principles and was constructed using exotic and local wood species. . Photo credits: Dan Drobnick