The gardens and landscaping of this country home in Watermill were designed to be casual and align with a relaxed feel. The colorful borders that surround the house and the pool include native grasses, a variety of hydrangeas, spring and summer bulbs and shrub roses that bloom until frost.

Interior Images embedded leaf finish for studios, kids creative color & spaces. These are real skeleton leaves embedded into the finish
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a brick landscaping in Boston.

A quiet garden moment: stone steps pass through soft, lavender-toned blooms toward a bench, encouraging pause and appreciation of the planting.

This garden will be open to the public as "Tranquil California" on Saturday, April 9th for the California Native Plant Society spring garden tour. Register here for tour info: http://gngt.org/GNGT/HomeRO.php This home went from "blah" to beautiful with the addition of a deck and lush, California native plantings. All that boring, time-consuming lawn is gone, making room for bids, bees, and butterflies. Now this garden is a fit habitat for a much wider range of party animals!

Geum triflorum or Prairie Smoke native perennial for dry, well drained, full sun sites
This is an example of a transitional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard flower bed for spring.

Cottage home design photo in Montreal

David McIlvride
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Example of a beach style home design design in San Diego

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This sweet Linden Hills couple has three beautiful grandbabies living out in Northern California...after numerous trips out to visit them and breathe the sweet Pacific air they decided to bring Northern California to their backyard here in Minneapolis! We worked together to create a new contemporary coastal-influenced landscape featuring cedar decking, bluestone cut + patterned tile patio + pathways, louvred privacy fence, and plenty of space for sweet clumpings of grasses, shrubs + perennials. Now those grandbabies will feel even more at home when they come visit!

Close up of Nepeta 'Walker's Low' with Allium 'Summer Beauty' and Baptisia rounding out the late-spring display.
This is an example of a rustic full sun side yard landscaping in New York for spring.

Geranium carex

Midcentury Warmth Meets Farmhouse Calm in This South Hadley Kitchen Surrounded by fields, flowers, and horses, this peaceful South Hadley kitchen blends colorful cabinetry with clean, modern function. Designed in collaboration with Valley Home Improvement and interior designer Mary Moore, the goal was to create a space that felt fresh, grounded, and easy to live in. We combined maple plywood cabinetry with two custom wood wax finishes: a soft, muted purple on the tall pantry cabinets (our exclusive Mallow Flower color), and a natural clear wax on the island and hutch to keep things airy. The contrast adds both lightness and depth, bringing quiet personality to the room. To help the kitchen flow into the dining area, we added tall MCM-inspired cabinetry with exposed plywood edges. The design keeps things practical, while also adding warmth and texture — a nod to midcentury design sensibilities. Thoughtful touches like open shelving, handmade ceramics, and curated art bring color and meaning to the space. But the heart of this project is in the functionality: every drawer, pullout, and shelf is tailored for daily life, making it easy to stay organized and relaxed. This kitchen feels just like the family who lives here — calm, creative, and deeply intentional.

This is an example of a modern landscaping in Austin.