In Madison Park, a narrow property left just enough room for a small beach cove, logs and large boulders for sitting and enjoying the lake, and native planting along the water’s edge. . Photography by Miranda Estes.

William Carson Joyce
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Portland Maine.

William Carson Joyce
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Portland Maine

William Carson Joyce
Trendy kids' room photo in Portland Maine

Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

Tony Tyner of Custom Concrete Countertops. Photo credit: Jennifer Parker.
Eat-in kitchen - large eclectic u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mountain style entryway photo in Salt Lake City

When the school garden teacher at my kid’s school asked if I would volunteer to design the schools learning garden I was excited by the prospect. I drew up some plans with hopes of inspiring the next generation to getting involved with stewardship of the land. The goal was to create a space were children all abilities could have access to the process of growing food, tending to soils and recognizing the human connection with the natural world. With an emphasis on edible plants, the garden also incorporates native plants, plants that attract pollinators and plants that build soil. The garden includes a composting system, and a log circle to use as and out door classroom space. Unfortunately, half way through the installation of this garden the school was closed due to covid and no one was allowed on campus for 6 months. The garden fell into disrepair. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic the school is coming back to life and parent volunteers are allowed back on to campus. With that the garden is coming back as well. The rain harvesting nets and outdoor kitchen did not end up coming into reality. But through the pandemic we learned an even grater importance of outdoor class room space and the power of engaging with the outdoor world.

Hallway - rustic hallway idea in Seattle

William Carson Joyce
Kids' room - contemporary kids' room idea in Portland Maine

Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

Vance Fox
Inspiration for a rustic staircase remodel in Sacramento

Patrick Coulie
Inspiration for a large rustic brown two-story wood exterior home remodel in Denver

Example of a mountain style home design design in San Francisco

Inspiration for a rustic home design remodel in San Francisco

This single family residence backs up to the Kelly Creek Watershed Riparian area. It's locally protected and is home to all sorts of native flora and fauna. We integrated a timber retaining wall into the posts for our fence, which also doubles (or is that 'triples') as a trellis for green beans, tomatoes and the like.