Example of a beach style home design design in Atlanta

Geodes reflect sunlight and add sparkle to the nooks and crannies of the stone wall.
Design ideas for a small drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone retaining wall landscape in Santa Barbara.

Thomas Lynch Design, Inc
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Portland Maine.

Longview Studios

Huge elegant backyard stone patio kitchen photo in Baltimore with a pergola

Bathroom - rustic bathroom idea in Boston

Example of a trendy living room design in Mexico City

A detailed shot showcasing a vibrant bloom growing nestled among natural rocks. Other native plants in the background add depth and texture, highlighting the diversity of this thriving creekside ecosystem.

Home design - contemporary home design idea

Verde Chianti Granite has a smooth sand-like pattern. It consists of green hues with a cream and yellow-gold tint.

Detail of painted Portoro (Black and Gold) fireplace
Example of a classic home design design in Philadelphia

Stone can be used to add texture, color and year round interest to the landscape. In this project, landscape boulders and river rock are installed to look like a dry stream. Larger stone is placed at the outer edge and smaller toward the middle, just as in a nature river or stream.

This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.

Absolute Black Polished Granite is an elegant black granite with a small scale black on black patterning and a polished finish. This stone is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

copyright 2014 MaryEllen Malinowski Zen Living by design and The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary & Japanese Gardens

Inspiration for a transitional pool remodel in DC Metro

Mark Adams Pictures
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile corner shower design in San Francisco with white walls

Sundaura Alford-Purvis
Home design - transitional home design idea in Ottawa