This is an example of a large traditional backyard water fountain landscape in San Diego.

Michael Patch
Example of a large mountain style beige three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home design

Owen's blackberry patch coming into season!
Design ideas for a mid-sized farmhouse landscaping in Columbus.

When we opened up this old plaster and lathe living room we discovered a less than adequate framing. We brought in a structural engineer. We added new windows, a new sky light, created a curved ceiling to match the original home, and patched in new flooring to the old.

Design ideas for a large rustic full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Portland Maine.

Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Milwaukee

Bathroom "face lift". Patch cracks and flatten dips on walls. Install new sheetrock on ceiling. New paint on ceiling and walls. Install recessed lights. Install new tub controls and shower hardware.

Eclectic exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Michael Kai
Example of a trendy living room design in Melbourne

Originally this side patio was simply a barren cement patch that was cold and uninviting (see the BEFORE picture). It has a basic stone and concrete patio floor, with concrete brick walls. There was some natural bamboo behind the wall, but otherwise no plants. The house sits down in to the property, and to get to the front door you have to descend a steep set of stairs. This patio area is one of the first things people see as they descend the stairs to the front door, so we wanted to make it as inviting and cozy as possible. Plus, with all the natural tree coverage, it's a perfect place during hot days to curl up with a book or glass of wine under the shade. Not wanting to spend money on a massive renovation, the goal was to create a cozy niche for both entertaining guests and personal relaxation, reminiscent of an India-meets-Bali exotic retreat. We created something that was organic and natural looking, in harmony with the relaxed environment of Laguna Beach. To keep it budget friendly - and better for the environment - we also opted for recycled and pre-owned items we found on Craiglist and eBay. I chose to first mask the barren concrete walls with an carved wood screen from India, to add depth and interest. I placed two large daybeds with heavily padded cushions in an “L” shape to entice people to curl up and sink in. Rather than opting for a regular square patio table, I found a one-of-a-kind custom oak tree slab table (a fantastic Craiglist find!) that added a beautiful organic feel. The Moroccan lamp I brought back from one of my trips to Marrakech, and it added the perfect personal touch, in addition to personal sacred objects such as an antique Kwan Yin statue (great eBay find), crystals, and shells found at the beach. Finally, various plants were added — including both a satsuma orange tree and grapefruit tree that add lovely bursts of color when in season. And makes for a great quick snack when lounging about!

Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz

The original siding on this house started showing wear in a few places. We patched the siding where needed and repainted the entire house with Sherwin Williams Latitude paint to prevent further deterioration.

The original siding on this house started showing wear in a few places. We patched the siding where needed and repainted the entire house with Sherwin Williams Latitude paint to prevent further deterioration.

Example of a minimalist laundry room design in Denver

Replace wood where needed / Wash total exterior / Re-stain exterior of house / Check roof shingles / Patch ceiling where needed and popcorn ceiling where needed

BEFORE: Old colors and test patches
Beach style multicolored three-story wood and clapboard gable roof photo in Seattle

Dining room area prior to floor patch is applied
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Austin