Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

Inspiration for a craftsman beige three-story exterior home remodel in Chicago

A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!

Corner shower - transitional master corner shower idea in Chicago with a hinged shower door and gray walls

Craig Westerman
Large elegant backyard exterior home photo in Baltimore with a roof extension

Master Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

Fairview Builders, LLC
Large elegant master beige tile double shower photo with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls

Example of a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Joe Dodd
This is an example of a large contemporary partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in San Francisco for summer.

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a small victorian master white tile and subway tile marble floor alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green walls and a vessel sink

Large farmhouse light wood floor dining room photo in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, no island, white walls and a standard fireplace

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Doorless shower - small traditional 3/4 white tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor and white floor doorless shower idea in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Photo of a huge traditional partial sun water fountain landscape in Philadelphia.

Larry Falke
Inspiration for a contemporary infinity pool remodel in Orange County

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Lisa Romerein
Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor bedroom design in San Francisco with white walls

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small mid-century modern 3/4 gray tile, beige tile and matchstick tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in Baltimore with an undermount sink, marble countertops, blue walls, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and a one-piece toilet

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Living room - cottage living room idea in New York with beige walls