Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Before and after. We used drought tolerant Kurapia groundcover as a turf replacement. This is newly planted, more photos to come as it grows in.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun courtyard landscaping in Orange County.

Lora Lee Ortiz
Patio - southwestern backyard brick patio idea in Albuquerque with a roof extension

Detail of the Dahlia decorative tile we put under the range hood. Art of Design
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Grand Rapids

Custom kitchen with white cabinetry, dark hardwood floor and beautiful blue glass tile back splash. Open floor plan with large island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a minimalist home design design in Sacramento

Work on this historic Buckhead estate has evolved through three owners since 1986. Each owner had their own vision and program of needs for the property. From reclaimed meadows to pool house, each was accommodated gracefully on this eight acre lot. A significant non-native invasive plant removal program has been in place for 15 years with great success and benefit.

Florida Flower

Steam shower, with patterned tiles exiting the shower. Tiles: Cosmos Flooring Stone two-sided fireplace with up lighting underneath the top stone. Hardwood floors in the formal living room, porcelain wood grain tiles for the kitchen, dining, wine cellar and exterior patio. Pool and backyard landscaping are the only previous features that remained from the original home, minus a few walls on the interior and newly installed waterless grass for the ground cover. Designed with a standing seam metal roof, with internal drainage system for hidden gutters design. Rain chain and rain barrels for rain harvesting. Retrofitted with Hardy Frames prefabricated shear walls for up to date earthquake safety. Opening both walls to the backyard, there are now two 14' folding doors allowing the inside and outside to merge. http://www.hardyframe.com/HF/index.html Amy J Smith Photography

Deck - mid-sized tropical deck idea in Miami

David ward Three dimensional artwork made of trimmings from Purple Plum trees.
Living room - modern living room idea in San Francisco

Linda M. Baron/StudioBARONvisual.com The overall mood : ethereal, light, floaty, set by a materials Palette of a soft blue sky wrapped in fog. Cabs painted with catalyzed conversion varnish and satin finish the color of clouds, Counters will be clean honed marble with slight veining. Sink is undermounted. Graphic backsplash, 12" overlapping circles of thassos azul marble mosaic running 11 feet high will be a featured design element.. Lighting pendant is custom by designer, made in Italy. A 1/4" band of Stainless steel has been inlayed into the sides of the island to become a design feature. All hardware (sink, faucets, etc) will be brushed nickel and stainless steel. Upholstered banquette in window seat will be very cozy lush chenille in charcoal greys, with pillows in blue-grey-green and a pop of canary yellow.

design by beth keim, owner lucy and company, photos by mekenzie loli
Example of a transitional home design design in Charlotte

Home design - traditional home design idea in Dallas

CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets and an island

This was an solution created for a house with gigantic floor to ceiling windows on the Southside of the house. Due to an open concept it would heat up in the summer months tremendously. The solution was outside jalousies for the hottest days of the year and these panels made out of white, finished wood. They are easy removable and easy to clean. BLAU + Architects

Can you believe that this pond uses less water than the lawn that stood before it?! Well believe it! This gorgeous pond, waterfall and landscape actually uses less water than that old lawn! Here’s a project where the client traded in their old ugly lawn for a beautiful pond, waterfall and low maintenance stunning succulents and drought tolerant landscape with synthetic turf. Not only does the client use a fraction of the water since the renovation, it is now super low maintenance! This is the family’s favorite spot to relax and enjoy any part of the day! If you are considering remodeling your yard either to save money on your water bill or just help conserve water in this tough drought, consider changing your yard into a livable and guilt free paradise with a sustainable water feature!

We salvaged some of the bamboo from the site to make a custom trellis for this honeysuckle vine.