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

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Other

An expansive deck with built-in hot tub overlooks Lake Norman. Fiberon deck boards are a low-maintenance answer for people who want to spend more time relaxing on their deck than scraping and painting or staining it.

A dry creek in the backyard of a Berkeley, CA home. Bringing movement and a retreat feeling to this backyard. This design is low-maintenance and low water. Such easy upkeep! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer

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

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Orange County

TimberTech's Reliaboard offers value-conscious homeowners a great alternative to wood decking with its traditional, wood-like appearance and low maintenance. With this surprisingly affordable alternative, there's simply no reason to settle for the staining, sealing splinters and upkeep required of a wood deck. Reliaboard comes in two popular colors - Cedar and Gray. All Reliaboard products are backed by a 25-year limited warranty for residential applications.

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.

In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.

Example of a classic kitchen design in DC Metro

Inspiration for a contemporary white two-story exterior home remodel in Austin with a metal roof and a gray roof

In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Orange County.

The owners having exquisite taste have kept to the KISS method. The travertine stone coping and deck, long parallel tile design, compliments the 16 x 38 Fiberglass pool. A retirement pool with no maintenance for finish and very little upkeep; Low Country living at it's best. Cameron Purser,

In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.

Black and White Bathroom Interior Design Project
Elegant bathroom photo in Los Angeles

Design Concept (Photoshop Illustration) This home had zero front landscape. The client requested low maintenance, succulents and rock elements. The area was not full sun, but had significant morning light and in fact had quite a bit of shade. This was a bit of a challenge to specify plants that could thrive in mixed light, but could handle direct sun for several hours a day. We incorporated some tough but lovely plants that require very little upkeep except to trim off spent/dying leaves to keep them looking clean. By using a rock edging and heavy mulching under the plants, we further reduced maintenance. We added landscape lighting to show off the garden at night and to provide subtle welcoming light to the entry.

Landscape is important for the completion of your home. However some people don't like the upkeep that goes along with having landscape. This project is a great example of low maintenance, seasonal color, and year round interest.

This home had zero front landscape. The client requested low maintenance, succulents and rock elements. The area was not full sun, but had significant morning light and in fact had quite a bit of shade. This was a bit of a challenge to specify plants that could thrive in mixed light, but could handle direct sun for several hours a day. We incorporated some tough but lovely plants that require very little upkeep except to trim off spent/dying leaves to keep them looking clean. By using a rock edging and heavy mulching under the plants, we further reduced maintenance. We added landscape lighting to show off the garden at night and to provide subtle welcoming light to the entry.