For more information, call Aquatic Settings at (843) 606-6298 or visit aquaticsettings.com. Photograph by Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design magazine.

For more information, cal Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa at (843) 886-8988 or visit lowcountrycustompoolandspa.com. Photograph by Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design magazine.

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Deck - contemporary backyard deck idea in San Francisco with no cover

For more information about this project, call Cystal Clear Pools at (843) 881-9898 or visit charlestonpoolsc.com. Photograph by Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine

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Exterior home idea in Charleston

Photo: Tripp Smith for CH+D
Example of a beach style pool design in Charleston

Shari Collins
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and shade backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Los Angeles.

Fire Island poses many challenges for creating successful landscapes. Careful planning, preparation and amendments allowed us to create this stunning garden. While there is a lot of symmetry throughout the grounds, the garden still has a casual feel that still captures the feel of the Island. The gardens complement the architecture of the main house, pool house and surrounding patios. Photos by Jeffrey Erb

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Outdoor kitchen deck - contemporary backyard outdoor kitchen deck idea in San Francisco with a roof extension

Unique and singular, this home enjoys stunning, direct views of New York City and the Hudson River. Theinnovative Mid Century design features a rear façade of glass that showcases the views. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining with an indoor/outdoor flow to the landscaped patio, terrace and plunge pool. The master suite offers city views, a terrace, lounge, massive spa-like bath and a large walk-in closet. This home features expert use of organic materials and attention to detail throughout. 907castlepoint.com.

L. Barry Hetherington
Living room library - mid-sized traditional open concept medium tone wood floor living room library idea in Boston with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Photograph by Patrick Brickman For more information, call palm Casual at (843) 881-0041 or visit palmcasual.com
Large beach style backyard concrete paver pool fountain photo in Charleston

For more information, call Sea Island Builders at (843) 883-7430 or visit seaislandbuilders.com. Photograph by Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design magazine.

Patio kitchen - mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio kitchen idea in New Orleans with a roof extension

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Family room - huge eclectic open concept multicolored floor and porcelain tile family room idea in Tampa with a bar, beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photograph by Patrick Brickman What looks like a wall of windows along the back is actually a series of sliding doors that accordion into the corner to leave the whole rear wall of the house open to the yard. For more information, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com. For more information about the design, call Crosby Creations at (843) 514-7354 or visit crosby-creations.com

Photo of a landscaping in San Francisco.

"This Sullivan's Island beach home was originally built around 1900 and has undergone a number of renovations and additions. The current residnets wanted to upgrade the exterior without losing the beach-cottage charm." - Zac Naramore of RS Custom Homes Built by RS Custom Homes (843) 886-5187 http://www.rscustomhome.com Designed by Herlong and Associates Photo by Matt Bolt of CH+D magazine

Photo of a landscaping in San Francisco.