We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. Functions include a cedar soaking tub, outdoor shower, fire pit, and dining area. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.

© Joe Fletcher Photography
Inspiration for a 1960s light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66919177/list/glamour-and-colors-rule-at-2016-kips-bay-decorator-show-house

The crused shell driveway is traditional surface that is bordered by a bluestone walk that connects to both the front and back house entries. The relocated tool shed has an outdoor shower on the backside for cleaning up after coming back from the beach. Paul Maue

Treve Johnson Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy tile patio design in San Francisco with no cover and a fireplace

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

John Granen
Example of a trendy backyard deck container garden design in Seattle with no cover

Par Bengtsson Photography
Example of a small concrete vertical balcony garden design in Dallas with a roof extension

Photo of a traditional front yard driveway in Chicago.

Living room - industrial living room idea in Chicago with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

JC Buck
Trendy freestanding desk study room photo in Denver with white walls

Example of an island style sunroom design in Bridgeport with a standard ceiling

David Heald
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

jeff herr photography
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Atlanta

At night the skin and the reflecting pool glow while the entrance is highlighted with a single light. The living room ceiling plane floats above it all due to up lighting. Photography by Andrew Fabin

Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Elegant living room photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Winquist Photography
Example of a trendy single front door design in Phoenix with a glass front door

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Deck - transitional deck idea in San Francisco with decking