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Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool remodel in San Francisco with a bbq area

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Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Modern Farmhouse with elegant and luxury touches.
Large transitional formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Los Angeles with black walls, a media wall and no fireplace

Asian bathroom photo in Seattle

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Seattle

This historic, 19th mansion, located in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle, was redesigned to house four modern, luxury condominiums. Photo: Anice Hoachlander www.hdphoto.com

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with yellow walls

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Seattle

From the doorway of the master bedroom, the entertainment loft appears to hover over the living space below. Franklin took advantage of the existing hay track in the peak of the ceiling, using it to conceal wiring needed to run the fan and lights. In order to preserve the quality of the ceiling, the architect covered the original slats with 6" insulated panels (SIP's). While his children were younger, Franklin recognized the need to child-proof the space. "I installed Plexiglas on all the railings so the kids couldn’t climb over them when they were very small," he explains. While some of the sheeting was removed over time, Franklin laughs, " The Plexiglas on the railings by the pool table will always stay since we are so bad at pool! Too many balls fly off the table and could injure someone in the gathering room below." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Rather than a home addition, this customer thought outside the box - a satellite lounge area next to the backyard pool is a great space to hang out and relax after a dip. This Studio Shed is coordinated with the exterior space through color matching and orientation.

Trendy patio photo in Seattle

Deck - contemporary deck idea in Seattle

Modern Loft in the heart of Hollywood, CA. Renovation and Full Furnishing by dmar interiors. Photography: Stephen Busken
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial dark wood floor family room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Sean Klingelhoefer
Mid-century modern detached shed photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Seattle

Trendy bathroom photo in Seattle

Contemporary exterior home idea in Seattle

Example of a large trendy formal beige floor living room design in Miami with brown walls