Toward the rear of the house interior spaces look into the outdoor spaces, connecting them through views. The interior kitchen has a visual connection with the outdoor dining area leading people into the shaded outdoor spaces. Robin Hill

This is an example of a rustic screened-in porch design.

Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

Mountain style screened-in porch idea

Cottage one-story wood gable roof idea in San Francisco

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Sunroom - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor sunroom idea in Richmond with a standard ceiling and no fireplace

Patio kitchen - rustic backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Austin with a roof extension

©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography Beyond the kitchen window, a quartzite bar connects the deck to the kitchen.
Trendy deck photo in DC Metro with decking

Dining room - transitional dark wood floor dining room idea in Louisville with blue walls

This is a brand new patio addition. It was essential to make the roof match the existing house from the outside, choosing warm wood for the ceiling of this patio helped create a cozy feeling.

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor dining room remodel in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large coastal u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, solid surface countertops and subway tile backsplash

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Kitchen - contemporary galley kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and an island

An outdoor environment custom designed for privacy on one side and a view of the lake on the other. With family activities in mind a terrace, pool and spa, and putting green all find their way into this landscape. Gardens throughout are abundant and colorful, in a cottage style, framed in stone. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Tuscan patio photo in Dallas with a fire pit

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Example of a beach style living room design in Orange County with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

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Outdoor patio shower - mid-sized craftsman backyard tile outdoor patio shower idea in Sacramento with a roof extension

Elegant beige two-story stone exterior home photo in Dallas with a hip roof