Next to the living room is a partially enclosed space, created by adding a half wall and archways, for the kids to play separate from the adults. Custom white cabinetry and open shelving were included all along the wall of the "kids" space for easy storage of toys, books, etc. It also makes this space metamorphic - as the kids get older, this space can transform based on their interests (library/seating area, gaming space, painting area, etc.).

Corridor path along side of house to transit from front to back
Photo of a contemporary partial sun side yard river rock garden path in Vancouver.

With a feature ornamental pampas grass in the foreground corner
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant, rock and full sun hillside river rock landscaping in Vancouver for spring.

Oyster White Marble is a popular choice for floors, walls, and even counters. Known as metamorphic rock because it tends to change over time from exposure to heat and pressure, marble is a good option for kitchens and bathrooms because of its low abrasion resistance and overall ability to withstand heat. Marble tile enhances the interior/exterior walls and floors.

Calacatta Fantasy Marble is a popular choice for floors, walls, and even counters. Known as metamorphic rock because it tends to change over time from exposure to heat and pressure, marble is a good option for kitchens and bathrooms because of its low abrasion resistance and overall ability to withstand heat. Marble tile enhances the interior/exterior walls and floors.

Bench with pea gravel top dressing provides a good base for the horizontal evergreen feature tree, Cedrus atlantica glauca pendula
This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard river rock landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

Mexican blue stones surround the planting arrangement, providing contrast and defining the shape
This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun hillside river rock landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

Breccia Capraia Marble is a popular choice for floors, walls, and even counters. Known as metamorphic rock because it tends to change over time from exposure to heat and pressure, marble is a good option for kitchens and bathrooms because of its low abrasion resistance and overall ability to withstand heat. Marble tile enhances the interior/exterior walls and floors.

View looking across the front yard towards the front door and driveway
This is an example of a mid-sized modern rock and partial sun front yard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

Calacatta Eccelente Marble is a popular choice for floors, walls, and even counters. Known as metamorphic rock because it tends to change over time from exposure to heat and pressure, marble is a good option for kitchens and bathrooms because of its low abrasion resistance and overall ability to withstand heat.

The new oversized island, credenza, and the pantry counter are topped with soapstone called 'Pietra Del Codosa' made from a metamorphic rock called Talc also from Brazil. These two slab materials come together creating wonderful character and drama to the tone-on-tone kitchen, making this space anything but boring!

Utility area has access stairs to and from the sun deck
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard river rock and wood fence retaining wall landscape in Vancouver.

Driveway in concrete pavers. Concrete walls inset with perimeter wall lights
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard stone driveway in Vancouver.

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

South facing slope is ideal for drought tolerant plants
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun front yard river rock landscaping in Vancouver.

Designed with products and materials that are natural and neutral, the perimeter backsplash and countertops are topped with White Macaubas Quartzite quarried from Brazil that features shades of white and deep charcoal veins in a beautifully random pattern. In contrast, the new oversized island, credenza, and the pantry counter are topped with soapstone called 'Pietra Del Codosa' made from a metamorphic rock called Talc also from Brazil. These two slab materials come together creating wonderful character and drama to the tone-on-tone kitchen, making this space anything but boring!

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

Designed with products and materials that are natural and neutral, the perimeter backsplash and countertops are topped with White Macaubas Quartzite quarried from Brazil that features shades of white and deep charcoal veins in a beautifully random pattern. In contrast, the new oversized island, credenza, and the pantry counter are topped with soapstone called 'Pietra Del Codosa' made from a metamorphic rock called Talc also from Brazil. These two slab materials come together creating wonderful character and drama to the tone-on-tone kitchen, making this space anything but boring!

Rehabilitated and re-pointed brick planter at front entry area
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard river rock garden path in Vancouver for summer.