Extending the garden across the winding path to just behind the garage, the existing koi pond was refurbished and a hot tub nestled in nearby but still within view of the fire pit to give the back yard a secret-garden-feel.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard brick driveway in Richmond for summer.

Stained concrete floor hand painted
Inspiration for a modern family room remodel in Orange County

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows the remodel of a small 1950's vintage home master bathroom. 8"" x 18" Calcutta gold marble tile was used on the shower walls and floor wall base and ceramic gray penny tile on the floor. Shower includes curbless pan / floor, dual shower boxes, frameless glass slider, trough duel fixture sink and chrome fixtures.

Example of a cottage chic living room design in Essex

Wooden 'starter stakes' will be removed, once plant grows onto new custom stainless trellis. Photo-CLCA
Photo of a mid-sized modern landscaping in San Diego.

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Concrete, Exposed Aggregate
Patio - coastal patio idea in Philadelphia

Anything Wet Pools and Spas
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard stone water fountain landscape in Miami.

Olivia Berger
Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in Portland Maine.

Balcony - modern balcony idea in Bengaluru

Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Front Exterior, Del Mar House Airstream trailers and Quonset huts inspired the design for this house docked against a gentle slope near San Diego. Cheng Design pits hard-edged industrial materials — concrete block, galvanized siding, steel columns, stainless steel cable and welded I-beams — against softer residential elements, such as stained-wood siding and a grid of exposed wood framing that supports the roof. Photography: Matthew Millman

Ann Sacks, Idris, Grey Chine-Kitchen Backsplash and Mud Room Backsplash

Cottage basement photo in Philadelphia

We cannot take credit for the expansive 40-year old oak that shades the driveway and wraps the home in privacy. The owners credit the squirrels! Established tree canopy like this is literally priceless - it adds value to the Retreat, and also neighboring homes.

Staircase - transitional staircase idea

Stairs in honed Pietra d'Avola and wall in Raw texture from Salvatori Pepe Fotografia
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Turin

This once terminally muddy water pond with no visibility is the main feature of the backyard. With changes made by Full Service Aquatics of Summit, NJ this pond is now a beautiful showcase of this backyard. All photos by Mike Gannon