Design ideas for a contemporary full sun landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

Dustin Halleck
Mid-sized transitional galley travertine floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops and porcelain backsplash

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Inspiration for a timeless deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with decking

Nat Rea
Mid-sized beach style light wood floor family room photo in Providence with no fireplace, no tv and white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Christopher Jones Photography
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom photo in Raleigh with white walls

Elegant two-story brick exterior home photo in New York

Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Transitional kitchen photo in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and an island

View from the garden back to the great room at dusk. Photos by Scott Hargis.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Jackson Design and Remodeling
Inspiration for a transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Designer: Lisa Barron, Allied ASID Design Firm: Dallas Design Group, Interiors Photography: Dan Piassick
Inspiration for a timeless master freestanding bathtub remodel in Dallas with beige walls

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

This charming exterior is reminiscent of a bygone era where life was simpler and homes were functionally beautiful. The white siding paired with black trim offsets the gorgeous elevation, which won first place in the Boise parade of homes for best exterior! Walk through the front door and you're instantly greeted by warmth and natural light, with the black and white color palette effortlessly weaving its way throughout the home in an updated modern way.

The kitchen is glossy and modern, but off-set by the rough concrete block wall pattern on the interior wall. The block wall is replicated from the existing exterior concrete block wall to bring the outdoor inside. Photo by Elon Schoenholz

Huge mediterranean beige two-story stucco gable roof idea in Dallas with a tile roof

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Travis Peterson
Inspiration for a cottage open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large classic white front yard and two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Denver with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Mid-sized minimalist galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island