Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

This home is casual and welcoming yet completely pulled together with an elevated coastal style. The open floor plan has a large kitchen with two islands, a breakfast nook and a great room with fireplace and built-ins. There is a 3 season porch off the kitchen with a fireplace, dining area and sitting area. The X-detail is repeated in the stair railing, kitchen island and cabinetry, and primary bedroom cabinets. The high ceilings are highlighted with beams and shiplap and the wide oak wood floors warm up the mostly white interior. The furnishings are coastal as well with various shades of blue used throughout. Unique lighting, gold tone plumbing fixtures and hardware are used to warm up the spaces. Outdoor spaces include a covered seating area, pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen.

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Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Diego.

This is an example of a modern landscaping in San Diego.

Karen Dorsey
Example of a large minimalist backyard stone and custom-shaped pool fountain design in Houston

"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

Karen Bussolini
Elegant pool photo in New York

Karen DeJager: Spectrum Photography
Mid-sized trendy backyard tile and rectangular lap pool photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Diego.

This yard was an unusable muddy lawn flanked by tall Arborvitae. We removed the hedge and replaced it will a beautiful Ipe screen that serves as the backdrop to a concrete water feature that spills into a channel that runs the length of the patio. Corten steel planters contain Equisetum plantings, as well as Bamboo that screens a trampoline for the childrens fun. Pavers and black mexican pebbles make up the new hardscape for the patio.

Karen Dorsey
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard tile and rectangular pool remodel in Houston