Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, granite backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Transitional backyard patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola

Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary master white tile and subway tile medium tone wood floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and limestone countertops

Photographed by David De Gendt
Trendy backyard custom-shaped pool photo in Austin with decking

John Thesing

Photography by William Quarles. Designed by Shannon Bogen. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry. Contractor Tom Martin
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Charleston with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops and an island

Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photography by Tre Dunham
Example of a country l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Repurposed broken pieces of concrete welcome you along a path of fragrant sage and Japanese Maples.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard stone formal garden in Los Angeles.

Timothy Krueger Photography
Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in Orange County with white cabinets, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Danny Lee
Inspiration for a contemporary entryway remodel in Salt Lake City

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Completed in 2011 this 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath custom home is situated on a very tight urban infill lot in Northern, Virginia. Our clients were relocating to the D.C. area from New England and wanted to retain some of the New England vernacular they were familiar with in their new home. Due to heavy zoning restrictions, stylistic CCR's and a large program of almost 7000 sf, our design response is a modern take on a traditional hipped 4-square. We intentionally kept the skin and form of the building simple in order to contain cost and allow for a higher level of interior finish. The main level employs our favorite Great Room scheme that merges cooking, eating and entertaining into one seamless space that flows onto an expansive deck overlooking the rear yard. The entry elevation welcomes guests with a traditional front porch and stone path that passes by a small rain garden. The basement accommodates a guest room, media room, exercise area, and full shop while the upper level orients 2 kid's bedrooms, a Jack-n-Jill bath and the master suite toward a territorial view of the rear yard. All of this program is housed beneath a hipped roof that minimizes the scale of the house while presenting a thoughtful appearance toward the street and neighbors.

This mix of low ground cover plants creates interest while using very little water.
Design ideas for a drought-tolerant and full sun hillside landscaping for spring.

Farmhouse brick floor kitchen pantry photo in Houston with open cabinets and beige cabinets

An outdoor living space designed and built by XMT Construction Ltd. this large space makes great use of the yard to have a low maintenance area to relax and entertain. This deck features Trex Transcend composite decking with LED deck lighting, topless glass railings, a paving stone patio that is sealed for years of low maintenance enjoyment. The garden spaces require low upkeep and the fire table is fueled with natural gas that was plumbed during the beginning stages of the project.