Primary bedroom design in Dallas featuring a warm wood canopy bed, layered textiles, and a cozy seating area, creating a relaxed and elevated retreat with thoughtful material contrast.

Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come.

Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette. Front & Backyard Landscape Design - La Jolla, CA Here, a succulent garden is the highlight, with some decorative pebbles and boulders used in combination as accents with a low-water-use plant palette. A horizontal screen fence made of beautiful cumaru wood is in the foreground, with a modern paver driveway in view. Here, a succulent garden with vibrant flowers can be viewed in the foreground. This aloe plant with coral flowers is a great example of a low-water-use focal plant. The modern paver driveway highlights this modern design featuring low-water-use olive trees in mass groupings. The cumaru wood fence can be viewed in the background. Also in view are boulders, which were found on the property and repurposed in the landscape. The modern paver driveway is in view, with native grasses used to give movement as they sway in the wind. The design incorporates this beautiful old pine (on the right)that was on the property. This view of the driveway shows how boulders found on the property were incorporated into the design, with the cumaru wood screen fence and low-water-use olive trees also in view. This view shows the modern design of the house and the paver driveway. Also in view is theMexican beach pebble bed with modern grasses. A modern bridge entry over a succulent gardencan be seen in the background. This photo shows the modern bridge entry over a succulent garden. The modern architecture is showcased here, and in the foreground, flowering succulents contrast nicely with the wood. A view of the modern architecture of the home and the paver driveway, with native grasses incorporated to create movement in the landscape. Colorful grasses create movement here in this side view of the home. A succulent garden with a low-water-use plant palette and colorful flowering plants is featured. Boulders found on the property have been repurposed in the landscape. In this view, different colors and textures are used to create visual interest. The low-water-use olive trees and succulent garden are pictured. Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette.

Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net: Builder: Eagle Luxury Property
Game room - huge transitional open concept game room idea in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Seating are in master suite - texture and neutral palatte. Antique Morroccan rug adds texture and geometric pattern. Framed antique lithographs from 1700's. Knoll modern tables and antique French chicken coop serves as coffee table. Photos: Emily Redfield

Conversational seating
Inspiration for a large country formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Houston with a stone fireplace, no tv, white walls and a standard fireplace

Stone, shake, multiple metal roofs and gables all combine for a truly unique exterior. At almost 3500 square feet, this home is stunning inside and out. Entertaining is a breeze with the open kitchen, dining and great room, as well as on the screen porch with fireplace, cathedral ceiling and grill. A flexible bedroom/study has its own bath and is an ideal guest suite. The master bedroom is positioned in the rear of the home and features a window seat, built-in shelves and a vaulted ceiling. His-and-her walk-in closets and a dressing room add special touches. A luxurious master bath completes the master suite. Downstairs, the basement level includes two guest rooms, each with their own full bath and a wine cellar. A large storage area and rec room complete the basement. Built by Keener Homes, Inc: http://www.keenerhomes.net

Designer- Mary Skurecki Cabinetry: Mouser Cabinetry with Beaded Inset in Plaza door/drawer style in Maple Wood and White Paint. Island Seating area supported by Custom Decorative Posts, Island base of shallow Cabinets with Traditional Mullions and Clear Glass Inserts. Perimeter Countertop: Zodiaq Quartz in Dove Grey with an Eased Edge Island Countertop: Granite in River White with Eased Edge

The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.

Photographed by David De Gendt
Trendy backyard custom-shaped pool photo in Austin with decking

This home is casual and welcoming yet completely pulled together with an elevated coastal style. The open floor plan has a large kitchen with two islands, a breakfast nook and a great room with fireplace and built-ins. There is a 3 season porch off the kitchen with a fireplace, dining area and sitting area. The X-detail is repeated in the stair railing, kitchen island and cabinetry, and primary bedroom cabinets. The high ceilings are highlighted with beams and shiplap and the wide oak wood floors warm up the mostly white interior. The furnishings are coastal as well with various shades of blue used throughout. Unique lighting, gold tone plumbing fixtures and hardware are used to warm up the spaces. Outdoor spaces include a covered seating area, pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen.

The formal living area in this Brooklyn brownstone once had an awful marble fireplace surround that didn't properly reflect the home's provenance. Sheetrock was peeled back to reveal the exposed brick chimney, we sourced a new mantel with dental molding from architectural salvage, and completed the surround with green marble tiles in an offset pattern. The chairs are Mid-Century Modern style and the love seat is custom-made in gray leather. Custom bookshelves and lower storage cabinets were also installed, overseen by antiqued-brass picture lights.

Firepit with built in bench seating.Construction by Shearer Landscaping Photography by VS3studios
Elegant patio photo in Columbus with a fire pit

Dining area in open kitchen/dining space. Jeff Allen Photography. Construction by Cheney Brothers Building.
Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Other with beige walls

A backyard retreat in Dallas, Texas that features a wonderful outdoor living area and luxury swimming pool. This private oasis features a custom designed covered outdoor living pavilion with exposed timber beams and stone columns. The pavilion also features an BBQ grill, outdoor kitchen and seating area for entertaining the entire family. The luxury swimming pool features a travertine terrace and limestone coping. A backdrop fountain feature with decorative spouts, urns and tile which provides a focal feature and relaxing background noise.

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

Ed Butera
Example of an island style patio design in Other with a roof extension

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
This is an example of a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco with decking and a fire pit.