This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

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My clients had outgrown their builder’s basic home and had plenty of room to expand on their 10 acres. Working with a local architect and a talented contractor, we designed an addition to create 3 new bedrooms, a bathroom scaled for all 3 girls, a playroom and a master retreat including 3 fireplaces, sauna, steam shower, office or “creative room”, and large bedroom with folding glass wall to capitalize on their view. The master suite, gym, pool and tennis courts are still under construction, but the girls’ suite and living room space are complete and dust free. Each child’s room was designed around their preference of color scheme and each girl has a unique feature that makes their room truly their own. The oldest daughter has a secret passage hidden behind what looks like built in cabinetry. The youngest daughter wanted to “swing”, so we outfitted her with a hanging bed set in front of a custom mural created by a Spanish artist. The middle daughter is an elite gymnast, so we added monkey bars so she can cruise her room in style. The girls’ bathroom suite has 3 identical “stations” with abundant storage. Cabinetry in black walnut and peacock blue and white quartz counters with white marble backsplash are durable and beautiful. Two shower stalls, designed with a colorful and intricate tile design, prevent bathroom wait times and a custom wall mural brings a little of the outdoors in. Photos by Mike Martin www.martinvisualtours.com

The space under the stairs was made useful as a coffee bar and for overflow storage. Ample lighting and a sink make it useful for entertaining as well. Photos: Dave Remple

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A corner bench, handcrafted from Reclaimed Chestnut, offers storage below and prime seating next to a custom pizza oven painted with chalkboard paint. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry

Custom rockscape pool with slide and waterfall
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Waterfall pool table featuring brushed aluminum frame, aprons and Hi-Gloss black lacquer on the rails. Dressed with charcoal rail cloth and steel gray bedcloth. This stunning pool table brings a fun, relaxed energy to this space. I'll be on the balcony looking over the ocean while you rack the balls.

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Outdoor Kitchen designed and built by Backyard Builders LLC, Lafayette Louisiana, Kyle Braniff,
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Artisan Outdoor Pool Table Made in the USA Sizes: 7ft and 8ft Product Description Made of aluminum, then powder coated for outdoors Choose from eight different powder coated colors Four natural stone finishes Dozens of fabric options Customizable graphics available

In Greek mythology, the Titans were divine beings who came from the Gods themselves. The artful expression of the Titan model is evocative of the power and immortality of these deities. The sleek profile of this design is redolent of a strong and substantial masterpiece.

The Studio Space above the bar is used as a mancave. the pool table occupies center space with a large tv out of view to the left. The bar includes a small, well stocked beer cooler. There is 3/4 bath behind the ultimate tough guy created from small Rubik's cubes. Photography: Tracy Witherspoon

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