A painted steel gate and steel planters anchor the formal entry to this estate. While the anchoring features are masculine and bold, free flowing plant materials soften up the entry space. Synthetic lawn and gravel bands provide maintenance free interest on the ground plane. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Mid-sized mid-century modern white one-story exterior home idea in Los Angeles

This front yard features a seating area and jar fountain, ringed by aromatic native plantings of California Lilac, Manzanita, Cleveland Sage. A meadow-style planting of native sedge grasses create soft look in the foreground, and new concrete pavers add a modern touch. We also believe the project’s driveway to be among the prettiest we’ve created or seen: a ribbon of stones and grasses now meanders along a Hollywood-style center planting area.

This is an example of a traditional hillside landscaping in Austin.

Eric Kvalsvik, Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a cottage kitchen remodel in Austin

Eric Kvalsvik, Paul Bardagjy
Staircase - cottage staircase idea in Austin

Garage - large farmhouse detached two-car garage idea

This custom green vacation home designed by Colorado architect Dominique Gettliffe features a stucco exterior, straw bale insulation, solar hot water and other sustainable features. A large rolling glass door opens onto an open patio and a beautiful view of the valley.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant, rock and partial sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

Example of a mid-sized classic front yard stone patio design in Boston with no cover

One of Jamaica Cottage Shops most popular designs. Tiny house at 416 sq.ft, includes a loft. Hand made in Vermont, from native rough sawn hemlock and pine lumber, the prefab cottage kit includes all fastening hardware, metal roofing, and step-by-step plans necessary for assembly. Rugged post and beam techniques passed down through the centuries are at the foundation of this sturdy, picturesque retreat reminiscent of old New England. Have your own “Vermont cottage” in your backyard.

Tamara Alvarez
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical full sun side yard brick landscaping in Miami.

Porchfront Homes
Example of an arts and crafts entryway design in Denver with yellow walls

Architect- Terry Kilbane Mark Boisclair Photography Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Large mountain style backyard stone patio photo in Minneapolis with a pergola

This front entry landscaping was redesigned to be more welcoming with stonework and a low cedar fence and corner lamp post. Rue Sherwood Landscape Design

Design ideas for a large southwestern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel landscaping in Albuquerque.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping for spring.