Rebar connection detail Photography by Tanis Seeber, @ tanisphoto
Staircase - industrial staircase idea in Vancouver

stone path on side of house into woods.
Inspiration for a huge rustic outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in New York.

design: Studio TOOP, 2010 location: Rotterdam, Kralingen status: built in 2010, door Teo van Horssen Hoveniers foto’s: 2011, Jolanthe Lalkens (with a few extras made by the clients) When we first arrived on the scene this garden with a Northern orientation was gray and dank and full of algae. The goal was essentially to create the antithesis of that: a warm, fresh, lively and dynamic garden suited for a party, play and just hanging out and having fun. The challenge was to incorporate lots of functions into the small space. The patio was set in the back to get the most garden. The ledges on the raised beds offer extra seating during parties. By situating the play house on top of the shed (only accessible by the climbing wall), moving the access to the back alley into the shed and adding a diagonal to widen the space near the shed for play but keep the patio area intimate, the space was optimized as much as possible. The warm Terre Egypte color from Farrow & Ball that is painted on the bed and walls adds lots of warmth and freshness.

Lois Moore/ Lolo Moore/ Periwinkles
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dark wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Spectacular Water Lilly plants will bring beauty to any outdoor space!

DA Flooring Solutions-Sand, tint, stain Grey wash and refinish MapleSand, tint, stain Grey wash and refinish Maple

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In this project the home owner was a furniture importer, so she had an amazing array of decorative elements to add to the design. After spending years traveling through Indonesia and India on buying trips, she wanted a taste of the tropics in her own back yard. We worked together to incorporate her beautiful objects into an undeniably tropical-feeling space. By carefully selecting plants and their placement, we were able to achieve the lush green feel of Bali or Hawaii in the Southern California climate without using a lot of water. After installation, this oasis is alive with birds and dragonflies. Lush green plantings create microclimates around the house that help cool the property on hot days. Integrating edible trees provides the homeowner with pomegranates, several types of guavas, lemons, limes, and bananas. Today, the homeowner rents out her home and garden for photo shoots and weddings.

Melissa Garrison

Photo of an asian landscaping in Portland.

Wet Edge Prism Matrix Eclipse installed by Pearl Pool Plastering The pool is in full sunshine with no cloud. Courtesy of Kobs Pools http://kobspools.com/

Hallway - zen hallway idea in Little Rock

Sliding doors separate the waiting room from other spaces at this home office. --Arla Shephard Bull
Example of a large minimalist home studio design in Seattle with white walls

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard water fountain landscape in Detroit.

Arts and crafts staircase photo in Santa Barbara

Pattern carpet adds elegance to stairs in this Zionsville home.
Staircase - large traditional carpeted l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in Indianapolis with wooden risers

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Denver