Define spaces through furniture groupings, rugs, and subtle architectural transitions. Natural light and consistent materials help maintain harmony throughout the home. Focus on simplifying architectural details while introducing natural materials. Linen drapery, stone surfaces, and warm wood elements create balance between modernity and comfort.

A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Deck - mid-sized contemporary rooftop rooftop deck idea in Chicago with decking

kyle caldwell
Inspiration for a country enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor home theater remodel in Boston with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Set in a forest in the Sierra Mountains, this contemporary home uses transparent window walls between stone forms to bring the outdoors in. The barrel-vaulted metal roof is supported by a steel and timber exposed structure. Photo by Vance Fox

The cream carpet coordinates well with the closet. They maintain consistency in the room without taking away from the focal corner chair and bed frame. Photo by Troy Ocariza.

The precise alignment of the stainless steel posts and evenly tensioned cables demonstrates both quality and craftsmanship. Extending from the deck to the staircase, the railing provides consistent safety while maintaining an open, light appearance against the classic brick wall.

With a sizeable backyard and a love for entertaining, these clients wanted to build a covered outdoor kitchen/bar and seating area. They had one specific area by the side of their pool, with limited space, to build the outdoor kitchen. There were immediate concerns about how to incorporate the two steps in the middle of the patio area; and they really wanted a bar that could seat at least eight people (to include an additional seating area with couches and chairs). This couple also wanted to use their outdoor living space year round. The kitchen needed ample storage and had to be easy to maintain. And last, but not least, they wanted it to look beautiful! This 16 x 26 ft clear span pavilion was a great fit for the area we had to work with. By using wrapped steel columns in the corners in 6-foot piers, carpenter-built trusses, and no ridge beams, we created good space usage underneath the pavilion. The steps were incorporated into the space to make the transition between the kitchen area and seating area, which looked like they were meant to be there. With a little additional flagstone work, we brought the curve of the step to meet the back island, which also created more floor space in the seating area. Two separate islands were created for the outdoor kitchen/bar area, built with galvanized metal studs to allow for more room inside the islands (for appliances and cabinets). We also used backer board and covered the islands with smooth finish stucco. The back island housed the BBQ, a 2-burner cooktop and sink, along with four cabinets, one of which was a pantry style cabinet with pull out shelves (air tight, dust proof and spider proof—also very important to the client). The front island housed the refrigerator, ice maker, and counter top cooler, with another set of pantry style, air tight cabinets. By curving the outside edge of the countertop we maximized the bar area and created seating for eight. In addition, we filled in the curve on the inside of the island with counter top and created two additional seats. In total, there was seating for ten people. Infrared heaters, ceiling fans and shades were added for climate control, so the outdoor living space could be used year round. A TV for sporting events and SONOS for music, were added for entertaining enjoyment. Track lighting, as well as LED tape lights under the backsplash, provided ideal lighting for after dark usage. The clients selected honed, Fantasy Brown Satin Quartzite, with a chipped edge detail for their countertop. This beautiful, linear design marble is very easy to maintain. The base of the islands were completed in stucco and painted satin gray to complement their house color. The posts were painted with Monterey Cliffs, which matched the color of the house shutter trim. The pavilion ceiling consisted of 2 x 6-T & G pine and was stained platinum gray. In the few months since the outdoor living space was built, the clients said they have used it for more than eight parties and can’t wait to use it for the holidays! They also made sure to tell us that the look, feel and maintenance of the area all are perfect!

Retailers, wholesalers, hospitality businesses, and exporters require a manufacturing partner that delivers quality products consistently while meeting deadlines. Choosing the best bedsheet manufacturer in Panipat offers several advantages: Consistent product quality Competitive wholesale pricing Wide product selection Reliable bulk manufacturing Timely delivery schedules Professional customer support These factors help businesses build stronger customer relationships while maintaining high product standards.

New plantings though out the yard help to maintain a consistent size and appearance. It can be tempting to keep a few more mature plants but they tend to look out of place when the project is completed.

This meandering driveway is the focal point of the property. Mitigating cracking with a running bond pattern, achieved by checker boarding pours and maintaining a high quality of work with consistent finishes and crisp, clean, saw cut lines, produced the final result.

This custom house sits on a narrow corner lot in Lawrence, KS. It consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms for a total of 1407 sqft. of living space. The high south facing windows let in plenty of natural light while maintaining privacy on the busy street side. The slender design reflects the homes site constrictions in a unique and modern way.

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a large farmhouse white and partial sun two-story and backyard wood and gravel landscaping in Seattle.

This custom house sits on a narrow corner lot in Lawrence, KS. It consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms for a total of 1407 sqft. of living space. The high south facing windows let in plenty of natural light while maintaining privacy on the busy street side. The slender design reflects the homes site constrictions in a unique and modern way.

The long sink-side counter links the preparation and cooking areas. Cup pulls, white tile and painted cabinet fronts maintain a consistent finish across the work zone.

The client wanted a better flow throughout their landscape, as well as introduce straight lines to a space to modernize the irregular shaped pool. Their upper deck was where they did a majority of their entertaining so ensuring this space was large enough for both dining and lounge was the starting point of the design. Introducing privacy from the many on looking neighbours, without completely blocking it off from the rest of their own yard was important. Laser cut privacy screens added this filtered privacy. A round hot tub was added to the back corner of the property, which otherwise seemed like wasted space. Highlighted by the privacy panels in the same pattern used on the deck to create some consistency. Trees were both maintained and added where needs along the property to add greenery and privacy. The entire space now feels open within the backyard, but private from neighbours.

Full Complete Dock Renovation at Bay Shore Marina, was split into three different stages in order to maintain punctuality and time management. Stage One consisted of demolition of the pre-existing dock, draw plans for new constructed dock. Stage Two consisted of cleaning up all materials of pre-existing dock, preparation for stage three (getting accurate measurements, setting string lines, going over new dock design plan with customer to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and making any necessary changes requested by the customer. Stage three consisted of construction of New Boat Dock & Boat Lift. Photos shown are pictures of Stage one and Stage Three.

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Matt Vacca
Pool - small southwestern backyard concrete and rectangular pool idea in Phoenix

Granite retaining wall constructed with an aged look to maintain consistency with older property.
Inspiration for a front yard brick retaining wall landscape in Manchester.