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Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Miho Kanamori

Photo of a large contemporary landscaping in Tokyo.

A.K. RIKKS Location: Grand Rapids, MI Scope: Design, Landscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Irrigation Installation Features: Cobblestone walks, courtyard with dry water feature, teak panels, sculpture garden, outdoor park & event space.

Photo by: Teresa Faria Honey, Fix It Inc. Project Manager
Mid-sized classic side porch idea in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension

Golany Architects

Blau-Thompson Residence This Civil War era, 1680-square-foot three-story row house is located in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. The BluPath Design principals and their young child were the clients. The project goal was to upgrade a traditional housing type to meet a contemporary lifestyle, applying both sustainable criteria and clean, modern yet sensual aesthetics. The challenge of the property (only 830 square feet in lot size) was to create a design that was small, but smart. The structure formerly housed a luncheonette with two apartments above. The interior was gutted and renovated into a single family home. The construction of a small rear addition added a new kitchen on the first floor and new bathrooms on the second and third levels. The east-west orientation of the home was ideal for the roof-mounted solar collectors, which were installed to provide domestic hot water and supplement the new radiant floor heating system. Exterior sensors improve the efficiency of the heating system's response to fluctuations in outside temperature. A new white-coated, rubber membrane roof reduced the structure's heat gain by 20 percent. A water catch system collects rainwater and air conditioner condensation to water the home's small rear garden. Large windows and skylights bring light deep into the row house and reduce the use of light fixtures. The rear yard garden features ipe decking (a dense, water-repellent hardwood) on permeable compacted gravel to minimize storm water runoff. BluPath Design’s principals used the project to demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated with beauty and function, with sensual materials and colors, well-proportioned and light-filled rooms, economic use of space, and thoughtful details. Cherry flooring and custom stairs complement the Indian slate tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features custom walnut cabinets with blue granite counters and backsplashes. The first floor dining area is illuminated by a BluPath-designed fiber-optic chandelier. Ipe hardwood is also used for the master bath tub-surround and shower floor. Sliding frosted glass panels separating the master bath from other living areas allows light from the corner windows to naturally illuminate the adjacent room. Awards Honorable Mention for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency IIDA Philadelphia City Center Chapter 3rd Annual Interior Design Awards, June 2007 Bronze 2006 Commonwealth Design Award 10,000 Friends of PA, May 2006 Media HGTV ‘What You Get for the Money’ February 2007 Philadelphia Style Magazine March/April 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer June 11, 2006 Philadelphia CityPaper September 25-October 2, 2003 Photography by Barry Halkin

Trendy entryway photo in Toronto

Oriental Studio Oriental Studio Oriental Studio ( http://www.chinoiseriedecor.com) 3ft by 6f high, USD350 per panel 3ft by 8ft high: USD370 per panel 3ft by 10ft high: USD390 per panel 4 panels shipping free

Example of a small minimalist u-shaped kitchen pantry design with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Amanda Oster
This is an example of an asian landscaping in Vancouver.

Fotochomb

A close up of the textured tile used in the tub/shower room. The wave texture brings the water element from the view into the room. Professional Photos by Joe Helm (JHelm photography)

Patio - mediterranean patio idea in San Francisco

Mark Rummel
Example of a transitional home design design in Oklahoma City

Example of a small beach style 3/4 single-sink, shiplap ceiling and shiplap wall alcove shower design in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, blue walls and marble countertops

Minimalist home design photo in Orange County