Small elegant 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower photo in Milwaukee with a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Old lawn was transformed into a drought-resistant garden offering ever-changing colors and textures. Turf removal rebate from the local water agency helped offset the cost. A new stucco wall with iron gates were built to create an enclosed porch/courtyard to give homeowners a much-needed buffer between their home and the hustle and bustle of a big city . Recycled bricks grace the new wide walkway and enclosed porch. Photo: April Rocha Photography

Clean simple lines giving you protection from the heat of the summer. This patio cover blocks all UV rays while allowing the light to shine through. Low maintenance.

The artificial Coral Reef Insert gives this aquarium a natural look with the intensive maintenance required by an aquarium with living coral. The aquarium is 450 gallons and measures 96" x 30" x 36", L x W x H. Filtration equipment is located behind the aquarium in a separate space. Maintenance is performed from the back of the aquarium as well. Location- Dallas, Texas Year Completed- 2007 Project Cost- $23,000.00

This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

Partially sunken spa with deck , benches and bridge. Photo by Ashley Elizabeth Ford.
Design ideas for a small drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

Xeriscaping is extremely popular, especially in Southern California. With rising water costs, many homeowners have turned to xeriscaping to lower their utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Xeriscaping entails the creative use of hardscape and native and succulant plants to create a beautiful, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape design.

A nice, simple and easy to maintain yard with a large area of synthetic grass for the dog to play!!
Design ideas for a small traditional drought-tolerant backyard mulch lawn edging in Calgary.

This is an example of a transitional landscaping in Dallas.

Photo of a large french country full sun backyard river rock and wood fence landscaping in Nashville with a fire pit for spring.

Small minimalist u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Purchased in 2014 as a maintenance deferred property with only one rentable apartment, Piperbear Designs completed a full scale renovation of the upstairs unit, painted the exterior, and upgraded the heating and cooling to a dual zone high efficiency system to help save the tenants in utility costs. We were able to immediately raise rents by 60% in the upstairs unit.

Stainmaster Luxury Vinyl flooring gives you the look of hardwood without the maintenance and cost.
Home design - transitional vinyl floor home design idea in San Diego with white walls

Example of a large trendy master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower design with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

Less is more? Absolutely! In the renovation of this small back courtyard, an area consisting almost entirely of concrete has been completely transformed into a simple sanctuary by replacing a small strip of dirt with synthetic grass and adding spectacular succulents in showy ceramic pots. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant planting and virtually no hardscape construction costs make for a simple, beautiful, cost-effective transformation even in the most modest of spaces.

Wall and roof system during construction. Construction is solid, strong, thermally superior. Will not mold, rot and pest resistant for lower maintenance and cost of ownership.

This is an example of a country concrete front porch design in San Francisco with a roof extension.

Outdoor kitchen deck - contemporary outdoor kitchen deck idea in New York with a pergola

This custom 370 gallon in wall aquarium measures 110" x 30" x 26". Access for maintenance is from a separate space behind the aquarium. The area was originally a gas fire feature. Location- Dallas, Texas Year completed- 2016 Cost- $11,000.00