Coffee maker tucked away in cabinet. greg riegler photography

Tying multiple floors together using 6”x36” dark grey wood-looking tile, laid on a staggered patterned worked well with the tile and concrete floors next to it. Two-toned cabinetry of wired brushed hickory with a grey stain wash, combined with maple wood in a dark slate finish is a current trend. Counter tops: combination of splashy granite and white Caesarstone grounded the display. A custom-designed table of ash wood, with heavy distressing and grey washed stain added warmth. Show custom features: Arched glass door cabinets with crown moulding to match. Unique Features: drawer in drawer for pot lids, pull out drawer in toe kick for dog dishes, toe space step stool, swing up mixer shelf, pull out spice storage. Built in Banquette seating with table and docking station for family meals and working. Custom open shelves and wine rack with detailed legs anchor the three sides of the island. Backsplash rail with spice rack, knife and utensil holder add more storage space. A floating soffit matches the shape of island and helps lower the showroom ceiling height to what would be found in a normal home. It includes: pendant lights for the snack bar, chandelier for the table and recess for task lights over the sink. The large triangular shaped island has eleven foot legs. It fills the unusual space and creates three separate areas: a work space, snack bar/room divider and table area.

A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

A crescent garden container filled with coleus, petunias, new guinea impatiens, mandevilla, and potato vine.
Inspiration for a traditional partial sun front yard landscaping in New York for summer.

Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Chicago with white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Seattle.

Coffee bar cabinet with retractable doors in open position. Internal lighting & wall-mounted pot filler. Countertop within cabinet detailed to include concealed drain. Microwave built-in below countertop without the use of a trim kit. View through kitchen pass-through to living room beyond. Leathered-quartzite countertops and distressed wood beams.

John Granen
Example of a trendy backyard deck container garden design in Seattle with no cover

Photo by Jeremy Bitterman
Photo of a modern partial sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Portland.

Inspiration for a timeless porch container garden remodel in Raleigh with a roof extension

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Le jardinet
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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional landscaping.

Photos by Courtney Apple
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Façade Design: David Benton and Jim Rill, Rill Architects Photo: Angie Seckinger
Trendy patio photo in DC Metro

Peppers and tomatoes are underplanted with zinnias in this beautiful vegetable garden. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Small urban vertical balcony garden photo in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension