Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

The library's bookshelves were designed to maximize collection capacity, featuring custom floor-to-ceiling painted wood bookshelves, evener the doorways.

Featured in Galerie Magazine, this formerly Mediterranean-style house in Sausalito was completely transformed into a bold, contemporary home with sweeping views of the bay. The strong and sensitive design collaboration between Nicole Hollis and John Lum was perfectly executed to frame the owner’s extensive art and furniture collection. Appointed throughout with custom architectural metal and woodwork touches, this home features a centerpiece cantilevered steel and oak stair and double steel and glass bridges. John Lum Architecture NICOLEHOLLIS Arterra Landscape Architects Douglas Friedman Photography

John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a modern shed remodel in DC Metro

With an abundance of storage on both sides of this kitchen pantry, it lends plenty of space for the overflow of dish collections, linens and cleaning supplies. The open shelving keeps everything in view for easy access. Shades of pearl gray cabinets and Carrera marble are a monotone backdrop highlighting this homeowners penchant for dishes! Photo by John Carrington

Featured in Galerie Magazine, this formerly Mediterranean-style house in Sausalito was completely transformed into a bold, contemporary home with sweeping views of the bay. The strong and sensitive design collaboration between Nicole Hollis and John Lum was perfectly executed to frame the owner’s extensive art and furniture collection. Appointed throughout with custom architectural metal and woodwork touches, this home features a centerpiece cantilevered steel and oak stair and double steel and glass bridges. John Lum Architecture NICOLEHOLLIS Arterra Landscape Architects Douglas Friedman Photography

This East Shore Rd Patio was created by John Sparrow Landscape Corp using the following Cambridge Pavingstones with Armortec products: Pavingstones: Border and Inlay- The Sherwood Collection Ledgestone 3pc. Design Kit Sandstone with Sherwood Collection Brick Alley Mocha Wallstone-Sigma 6' Sandstone Blend Steps and Treads- Natural Stone Rainbow Firepit- Pre Packaged Pyzique Round Gas Fire Pit kit Sandstone Blend with custom Bullnose Ring Sandstone Blend

Bedroom - transitional dark wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper bedroom idea with multicolored walls

This nautical foyer was inspired by the clients collection of heirlooms from their families boat. We are able to salvage the life preserver and protect it for years to come in an acrylic case. The niche was highlighted with a navy and red pinstripe and an antique console imported from indochina. Photos: John Zawacki Photography

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Plymouth V Wall Counter top: Hanstone Quartz, Double Radius edge, 4" Silicone back splash, Black Coral color Island Counter top: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut, Oil finish

This East Shore Rd Patio was created by John Sparrow Landscape Corp using the following Cambridge Pavingstones with Armortec products: Pavingstones: Border and Inlay- The Sherwood Collection Ledgestone 3pc. Design Kit Sandstone with Sherwood Collection Brick Alley Mocha Wallstone-Sigma 6' Sandstone Blend Steps and Treads- Natural Stone Rainbow Firepit- Pre Packaged Pyzique Round Gas Fire Pit kit Sandstone Blend with custom Bullnose Ring Sandstone Blend

John. W. Hession, photographer. Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc.
Example of a large classic master carpeted and beige floor bedroom design in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

The sitting area looking onto the garden and adjacent to the kitchen offers a comfortable place to crash at the end of the day. The TV has been creatively camouflaged behind a set of framed botanicals that, when closed, provides a collection of actual pressed plant specimens recalling the garden beyond the French doors. The soothing neutrals of taupe, gray and gray-green in the fabrics and paint are heightened with the dash of lavender on the ottoman and in the striped armchairs. Whether one is relaxing by the fire or cooking, this cozy sitting room is casual, comforting and yet sophisticated in its balance of color and in its nod to the organic world. John Cole Photography

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Plymouth V Wall Counter top: Hanstone Quartz, Double Radius edge, 4" Silicone back splash, Black Coral color Island Counter top: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut, Oil finish

Featured in Galerie Magazine, this formerly Mediterranean-style house in Sausalito was completely transformed into a bold, contemporary home with sweeping views of the bay. The strong and sensitive design collaboration between Nicole Hollis and John Lum was perfectly executed to frame the owner’s extensive art and furniture collection. Appointed throughout with custom architectural metal and woodwork touches, this home features a centerpiece cantilevered steel and oak stair and double steel and glass bridges. John Lum Architecture NICOLEHOLLIS Arterra Landscape Architects Douglas Friedman Photography

This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale. Size: 3,400 sf Design Team: John Beckmann and Nick Messerlian Architect: Nemaworkshop Photography: Durston Saylor, and Mark Roskams © Axis Mundi Design LLC

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Plymouth V Wall Counter top: Laminate, Caspian edge, Calacatta Marble color Island Countertop: Corian Solid Surface, 3/8" Top & Bottom edge, Deep Cloud color Island Bench: John Boos Butcher Block, Maple, Varnique finish

This East Shore Rd Patio was created by John Sparrow Landscape Corp using the following Cambridge Pavingstones with Armortec products: Pavingstones: Border and Inlay- The Sherwood Collection Ledgestone 3pc. Design Kit Sandstone with Sherwood Collection Brick Alley Mocha Wallstone-Sigma 6' Sandstone Blend Steps and Treads- Natural Stone Rainbow Firepit- Pre Packaged Pyzique Round Gas Fire Pit kit Sandstone Blend with custom Bullnose Ring Sandstone Blend

A view from the other side shows a collection of family photos in black and white and sepia which add interest and work perfectly atop the wallpaper. John Magor Photography