Mid-sized mountain style backyard concrete paver patio photo in Grand Rapids with a fire pit

The walnut boxes and appliance shelf provide easily accessible space for storing frequently used items while keeping the countertop clutter-free for preparing food. Photo by Scott Norsworthy

Jeff Herr Photography
Eat-in kitchen - cottage u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and black countertops

The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit. The elements of a sustainable habitat garden have been designed into the ¬lush landscape. One hundred percent of rainwater runoff is diverted into the two large raingardens which infiltrate stormwater runoff into the soil. After building up the soil with tons of organic amendments, we added permeable hardscape elements, a water feature, native and climate appropriate plants - including an exceedingly low-water Kurapia lawn - and drip irrigation with a smart timer. With these practices we’ve created a sumptuous wildlife habitat that has become a haven for migratory birds & butterflies.

J.E. Evans
Living room library - traditional living room library idea in Columbus

Michael Lee
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room photo in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a concrete fireplace

Sullivan's Island Home Renovation by Diament Builder Interior Design by Amy Trowman Design, Charleston, SC
Inspiration for a coastal subway tile alcove shower remodel in Charleston

This is an example of a large contemporary full sun backyard stone pond in San Diego for summer.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Minimalist backyard tile and rectangular infinity pool photo in Orange County

DUY HO
Trendy rooftop rooftop deck photo in San Francisco with no cover

Elegant exterior home photo in Columbus

Sauna - large transitional blue tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile sauna idea in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Craft room - large transitional built-in desk porcelain tile, black floor and wall paneling craft room idea in Atlanta with white walls

Amazing condo bathroom remodel featuring Kohler top of the line fixtures and accessories.
Bathroom - mid-sized modern bathroom idea in Dallas

Replaced multiple individual remote controls with integrated system providing one-button access for most functions. Visual interface for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch.

Ryann Ford
Example of a tuscan kitchen design in Austin

This view shows the very tight integration between the deck boards and the faux rock retainer that we installed at another time. The interface between engineered lines and natural shapes is one of the interesting design elements that we often incorporate into our work.