This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

The stepped patio, bamboo planter and surrounding greenery transform the back of this row house to an urban oasis. Photograph: Sam Oberter
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©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography New deck - built to face into back garden with direct access to newly redesigned main floor living areas. Design & Construction by Cederberg Kitchens and Additions http://www.cederbergkitchens.com/

Greg Premru
Inspiration for a coastal two-story wood exterior home remodel in Boston

Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
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Photo by George Dzahristos
Design ideas for a transitional partial sun retaining wall landscape in Detroit.

Designer: Stephanie Semmes http://www.houzz.com/pro/stephbsemmes/semmes-interiors Photographer: Dustin Peck http://www.dustinpeckphoto.com/ http://urbanhomemagazine.com/feature/1590

Miller + Miller Real Estate A must see luxury house less than 3 miles from Downtown Naperville. Private and secluded home on a spectacular wooded lot that borders a 14-acre forest preserve. The front patio features perennials, a mahogany stream bridge, 2 mahogany pond decks overlooking koi ponds, waterfalls and 40′ English Arbor. 40′ English Arbor with Wisteria, Clematis, & Akebia. More than 75 trees on the property, along driveway & several ornamentals. Woodland garden with abundant daffodils, scylla, redbuds, columbine, bleeding hearts & lily of the valley. Kitchen garden.

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

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Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build Art Consulting by Geremia Design

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Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
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