Inspiration for an exterior home remodel in Phoenix

Design ideas for a traditional vegetable garden landscape in Santa Barbara.

An outdoor chef's paradise that includes an eleven-foot-wide masonry hearth for cooking large pieces of meat. The main challenge was to outfit this space with and being able to vent the hearth properly.

Kimberley Bryan
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Photo: Lauren Edith Anderson © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Beautiful built-in Wolf barbecue...only one piece available for an outdoor kitchen. http://www.clarkecorp.com

This tall built-in freezer allows easy access and storage for local grass fed and organic meats. The freezer and fridge were split with one at either end of an L shape work space. New cabinets were built to match existing ones for these tall appliances and other existing cabinets were lifted to ceiling level for balance. All adds architectural interest to the kitchen. Downdraft ventilation was used for the new six burner 36" gas cooktop. Mother of Pearl tiles give sparkle to the cooking area and a high shelf provides a place for some favorite things. This is a functional working kitchen.

This is a three-bin composting system. Each bin is four square feet so there can be continuous composting. The front boards can be removed to allow for easier removal of compost.

The best of East meets West, this design demonstrates the successful combination of minimalist principles seen in traditional Japanese design with the contemporary Australian lifestyle of a typical modern Australian family. The result is simple clean lines paired with warm earthy tones; rich wood finishes married to organic elements and cabinetry artfully arranged to create a balanced, harmonious and functional kitchen highly sought after by the client.

A neutral, organic colour palette was chosen to open up the space, punctuated only by the jet-black stove against dark tiles. The dark tones of the stove ‘block’ heighten the low ceiling and imitates the retained fireplace and blackboard. Photographer: Tony Gatman Auckland, New Zealand.

This unique situation required a careful design response. The dilapidated wooden cabinetry was completely infested by roaches and rats. The elderly owner was unable to clean the surfaces nor locate goods in the rat-nest clutter. The budget was just above zero. Thus, we fabricated the cabinets from five modified shopping carts. Why? The open frames disable pest inhabitation by exposing every crevice. Simultaneously the frames put the food on display for ease of location. The *free* cart frames allowed the budget to be used elsewhere, mostly in the fine cork tile flooring. The entire project budget came in under $600, the owner cooked from then on, and the rats are gone! The design utilized all parts of the cart. Cart-basket tops are sliced and used for upper cabinets. Cart seat was transformed into a shelf or folded and welded into a dish rack. Existing MDF counter pieces are wrapped in sheet metal and re-used. The savings through these design decisions allowed the budget for a nice finished cork-flooring, which is made of natural tree bark - Nature's original insect-resistant material. Although most materials were found or re-used, the kitchen maintains a clean aesthetic - though not for appearance, but for the elderly resident to maneuver and utilize his new kitchen. When the kitchen was finally finished, he actually cooked for the first time in 3 years! Photography by Ryan Hartsell Photography

Nonna Designprojects has designed and developed tailor-made interiors solutions for Mar de Fulles, the first fully self-sustaining tourist complex in Spain, built next to Sierra de Espadán natural park (Castellón, Spain). Our work required this time a commitment to the ethical principles and environmental responsibility that govern this unique project, so we have taken special care in the selection of materials, opting for an ecological certified wood for all the pieces, as well as by water polishes that avoid the use of solvents and fabrics without PVC. Mar de Fulles offers clients bioclimatic facilities that include a ten-room hotel, a hostel for accomodating groups, a personalized tourist office, a swimming pool, a private garden and spacious multi function rooms for events. In addition, as a key piece, the complex also has a restaurant for 120 diners, who can enjoy a healthy gastronomic offer carefully made with products from their own organic garden, as well as fresh meat and fish, all accompanied by an original wine list. The result of our work in this project is a cozy Nordic inspiration set, all luminous, ecological and totally integrated in the natural environment that surrounds it. We´d like to thank Juanma Urbán, promoter of Mar de Fulles, for his kindness and all the facilities he has always provided to us .

Nonna Designprojects has designed and developed tailor-made interiors solutions for Mar de Fulles, the first fully self-sustaining tourist complex in Spain, built next to Sierra de Espadán natural park (Castellón, Spain). Our work required this time a commitment to the ethical principles and environmental responsibility that govern this unique project, so we have taken special care in the selection of materials, opting for an ecological certified wood for all the pieces, as well as by water polishes that avoid the use of solvents and fabrics without PVC. Mar de Fulles offers clients bioclimatic facilities that include a ten-room hotel, a hostel for accomodating groups, a personalized tourist office, a swimming pool, a private garden and spacious multi function rooms for events. In addition, as a key piece, the complex also has a restaurant for 120 diners, who can enjoy a healthy gastronomic offer carefully made with products from their own organic garden, as well as fresh meat and fish, all accompanied by an original wine list. The result of our work in this project is a cozy Nordic inspiration set, all luminous, ecological and totally integrated in the natural environment that surrounds it. We´d like to thank Juanma Urbán, promoter of Mar de Fulles, for his kindness and all the facilities he has always provided to us .

This former meat factory in Nottingham has been transformed into one of the greenest homes in Britain. The low-energy credentials of the home have been recognised for its architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Civic Trust. CANAL are keen to embrace new ideas which made this an incredibly appealing project to be involved with. The eco-friendly priorities of the build meant that CANAL used a number of different steel plates to produce the staircase, each with a different raw finish. The idea being that the staircase and the bridge needed to look uniformly aged, which may sound simple but in practice proved more of a challenge. A combination of natural weathering, artificial weathering in the end achieved the desired affect which was then lacquered to preserve the finish. This raw finish was accompanied with timber and concrete walls incorporating recess panels in which filled water bottles were inserted provided further density and insulating qualities to the wall. This staircase is truly unique and complements a home which is on the forefront of something entirely revolutionary.

This former meat factory in Nottingham has been transformed into one of the greenest homes in Britain. The low-energy credentials of the home have been recognised for its architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Civic Trust. CANAL are keen to embrace new ideas which made this an incredibly appealing project to be involved with. The eco-friendly priorities of the build meant that CANAL used a number of different steel plates to produce the staircase, each with a different raw finish. The idea being that the staircase and the bridge needed to look uniformly aged, which may sound simple but in practice proved more of a challenge. A combination of natural weathering, artificial weathering in the end achieved the desired affect which was then lacquered to preserve the finish. This raw finish was accompanied with timber and concrete walls incorporating recess panels in which filled water bottles were inserted provided further density and insulating qualities to the wall. This staircase is truly unique and complements a home which is on the forefront of something entirely revolutionary.

This former meat factory in Nottingham has been transformed into one of the greenest homes in Britain. The low-energy credentials of the home have been recognised for its architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Civic Trust. CANAL are keen to embrace new ideas which made this an incredibly appealing project to be involved with. The eco-friendly priorities of the build meant that CANAL used a number of different steel plates to produce the staircase, each with a different raw finish. The idea being that the staircase and the bridge needed to look uniformly aged, which may sound simple but in practice proved more of a challenge. A combination of natural weathering, artificial weathering in the end achieved the desired affect which was then lacquered to preserve the finish. This raw finish was accompanied with timber and concrete walls incorporating recess panels in which filled water bottles were inserted provided further density and insulating qualities to the wall. This staircase is truly unique and complements a home which is on the forefront of something entirely revolutionary.

This former meat factory in Nottingham has been transformed into one of the greenest homes in Britain. The low-energy credentials of the home have been recognised for its architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Civic Trust. CANAL are keen to embrace new ideas which made this an incredibly appealing project to be involved with. The eco-friendly priorities of the build meant that CANAL used a number of different steel plates to produce the staircase, each with a different raw finish. The idea being that the staircase and the bridge needed to look uniformly aged, which may sound simple but in practice proved more of a challenge. A combination of natural weathering, artificial weathering in the end achieved the desired affect which was then lacquered to preserve the finish. This raw finish was accompanied with timber and concrete walls incorporating recess panels in which filled water bottles were inserted provided further density and insulating qualities to the wall. This staircase is truly unique and complements a home which is on the forefront of something entirely revolutionary.

Photography: Cathy Schusler
Kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island and stainless steel appliances

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Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea in Adelaide