Craftsmen style entry way featuring Therma Tru Fiberglass entry door. Builder: Leach Construction
Entryway - craftsman entryway idea in Burlington with a black front door

Hewn cedar texture brings out the shadows on this garden corner retreat. We used the same oil-based semi transparent stain on the swing to create a "patina" effect. Archadeck of the Foothills, Colorado

Yesterday we finished this installation for our client in Windsor, CO. I designed this project to provide a wonderful outdoor space complete with flagstone patio, seating boulders, gas fire pit and pondless water feature. The impeccable work of Showcase Landscape & Irrigation, Loveland, CO transforms the bare ground into an amazing outdoor living space. The artistry of the team of Showcase constructs the most beautifully sounding water features. Every piece of flagstone is saw cut for perfect fit with attention given to the texture and placement of the stones. Another wonderful showcase landscape.

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Transitional home design photo in San Francisco

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Transitional kitchen photo in San Francisco

Interior Designer: Rini Kundu Contractor: RJ Smith Collaborating Architect: Doug Leach Landscape: Jones Landscape LA Photos: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar remodel in Los Angeles

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Toronto.

This gorgeous pivot door is made from Mahogany and Glass with full height glass sidelites. Photographed by Phillip Leach
Entryway - large contemporary entryway idea in Austin with a dark wood front door

Rutt Regency Custom Beach Kitchen in Pure White & Bayou Blue with Antiquing finishes and cup pulls. Peter Leach Photography
Beach style kitchen photo in Wilmington

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in San Francisco

Phillip Leach
Trendy beige one-story concrete flat roof photo in Austin

Peter Leach Photography, http://peterleachphotography.com/#/photo_43

Custom Asian Inspired Bridge over Pondless Stream. We added an underground water vault to retain the water for this pondless stream within an existing drainage swale.

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

Interior Designer: Rini Kundu Contractor: RJ Smith Collaborating Architect: Doug Leach Landscape: Jones Landscape LA Photos: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Los Angeles

Interior Designer: Rini Kundu Contractor: RJ Smith Collaborating Architect: Doug Leach Landscape: Jones Landscape LA Photos: Ryan Garvin
Example of a trendy home gym design in Los Angeles

Friend's entry to the pool and home addition. Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.