In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Todd Hafermann Photography
Elegant deck photo in Minneapolis with decking and a pergola

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

A small traditional full bathroom in a SF condo, converted from a 3.5’x8’ corridor washroom, features Calcutta marble counter, Calcutta marble mosaic floors, Italian subway tiles, Huntwood custom cabinets with custom design pullout laundry under the sink and a plenty of storage; wall mounted faucet and a Rohl shower set.

Open galley kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. Co-ordinating layered light fixtures all have crystal aspects. The stone/glass mosaic tile backsplash gives the space a little glitter above and below the cabinets. Porcelain tile floor is elegant and rugged. The custom, three panel closet door adds reflected light and the feeling of more space. Photos by Shelly Harrison

Mid-sized transitional master porcelain tile and white tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Philadelphia with gray cabinets, white walls, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops

Elegant gravel patio photo in Burlington with a fire pit and no cover

Low maintenance, stain- and scratch-resistant AZEK Deck carries a limited lifetime warranty and is designed to last beautifully. Available in 17 colors and several grain textures, AZEK Deck has a color to complement any housing exterior. Shown here is AZEK Deck in Acacia with AZEK Deck in Kona used as a border. Offering easy living at its finest, AZEK Deck lets you enhance your backyard experience. With superior workability, AZEK Deck is perfect to create complete outdoor spaces with built-in benches, planters, and even works great around hot tubs and pools.

Window pane lattice top fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun backyard wood fence formal garden in Minneapolis.

photography by Joe Dodd
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Francisco with a fire pit

Design ideas for a small scandinavian partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a large timeless stamped concrete patio remodel in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile gray floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

1960s courtyard tile patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Transitional 3/4 beige tile beige floor freestanding bathtub photo with louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.

Michael Hunter Photography
Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor living room photo with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Tamara Alvarez
Design ideas for a small tropical partial sun side yard landscaping in Miami with decking.

Barry Grossman Photography
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Miami