Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Example of a transitional rooftop rooftop deck container garden design in Chicago with a pergola

Nick McCullough
This is an example of a traditional front yard landscaping in Columbus.

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).

Example of a classic front door design in Little Rock with a black front door

The dark paint on the high ceiling in this family room gives the space a more warm and inviting feel in an otherwise very open and large room. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Guesthouse - shabby-chic style detached guesthouse idea in Los Angeles

Derek Skalko
Example of a small trendy deck design in Denver with decking and no cover

Hulya Kolabas
Photo of a small contemporary shade backyard stone garden path in New York for spring.

Example of a beach style pool design in Orange County with decking

Late spring, early summer when the temperatures are still cool enough for lettuce and pansies.
Inspiration for a traditional vegetable garden landscape in Philadelphia.

arbor, palm tree, stepping stones, flower, shrub, lawn, pathway, path, creeping plant, gate, white gate
This is an example of a transitional side yard garden path in New York.

Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in London.

Deck - traditional second story deck idea in Chicago with no cover

Example of a classic white one-story exterior home design in New York

Karen Cole
Patio kitchen - farmhouse patio kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Example of a classic deck design in Chicago with a pergola

Hardscapes by Alphin Design Build Landscape by Bland Landscaping Co., Inc.
Example of a classic deck design in Raleigh with decking and a bbq area

Barry Grossman Photography
Example of a trendy white floor living room design in Miami with a ribbon fireplace

Inspiration for a small 1950s master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace