12" X 24" Porcelain wall tile with rich taupe/ deep brown under tones/movement with a primarily beige tone back ground, flat polished Zen Bora Wilderness rocks for the shower floor, Uba Tuba Granite Seat top for shower bench and Kauai Shower System

Christopher Gilcrest
This is an example of a southwestern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Classic and modern at once, with exposed hinges, lacquered matte black finish and brass hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall marble floor and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, black backsplash, black appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

A closer look at these unique custom designed corbel beams featured in the gallery/entry hall of this French themed home. Photo Credit- Laurie Fryar Photography

Useful under-the-stairs storage: this broom closet houses swifter mops and stick vacuum (an outlet is inside). Cabinet doors are painted the same color as the wall and are open by a touch latch. Michelle Turner, UDCP

Mark Rosenhaus, CKD. The cabinet sizes are based on Fibonacci Numbers to create a composition similar to a three dimensional Mondrian. The inspiration comes from the space itself. Various beams, heat pipe and gas meter dictate the sizes of the cabinets. Pleasing squares, Golden Rectangles, negative space and horizontal lift up doors whirl around the 10’ high space in a spiral pattern similar to the Nautilus seashell. The ribbed sliding glass doors allow access to the cabinet without open doors in your face and also give direction. The husband liked modern and the wife wanted Shaker, but rescinded in order to have the curve and circle she also loved. The shapes are a metaphor for steam and bubbles rising over the stove.

Swimming pool built to mimic an old fashioned water hole - desert style - with large format tile - 2' x 4' - to look like steel to blend with architecture of the home. Pool is an all-tile pool with four kinds of tile - large format to look like steel, river pebbles on floor and walls, wood planking style tile on steps to match IPE wood on deck and jumping platform and glass tile for color. Pool is 10' deep throughout.

Blue elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. Caerulea). Photo by Pete Veilleux.

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Example of a small beach style l-shaped vinyl floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a beach style patio design in Las Vegas

Mid-sized minimalist wooden l-shaped staircase photo in Los Angeles with wooden risers

I've been slowly but surely training this edible fig for nearly 20 years into the glorious espalier it has become. It's on the west facing exterior of my house in the sunny Mission District of SF. The stucco holds the heat and allows the fruit to get SWEET and juicy. Since i'ts on the sidewalk, it's quite the show stopper and conversation starter. In fact when I prune I schedule double the time I really need because the neighbors and passerby need to talk! I get endless compliments but also many stories from people about their grandmas or great uncles fig and associated memories.

This fabulous patterned tile is for the Powder Room floor. Stone Peak Palazzo Deco Florentina. Images By JH Hunley

The tile design above the stove centers this space and delicately embellishes the imported Italian tiled backsplash that flows throughout this open lower level kitchen. For more details on this and all of our projects, please visit our portfolio: http://www.designconnectioninc.com/portfolio/ Design Connection Inc. provided kitchen designs, cabinet elevations, tile design and elevations as well as selections for the tile, countertops, lighting and paint colors. Arlene Ladegaard, principal designer, provided project management as well as all creative designs and ideas. Kansas City Interior Design, Overland Park Interior Design, Kansas City Kitchen Designer, Overland Park Kitchen Designer, Whole Home Interior Design

Walkways are a means of getting people from one area to another. They can be as simple as a few stones or as a design feature of the whole garden.
Photo of a traditional shade side yard stone formal garden in St Louis for summer.