Inspired by the laid-back California lifestyle, the Baylin’s many windows fill the house upstairs and down with a welcoming light that lends it a casual-contemporary feel. Of course, there’s nothing casual about the detailed craftsmanship or state-of-the-art technologies and appliances that make this a Cannon classic. A customized one-floor option is available. Gene Pollux Photography

Cottage kitchen photo in Charlotte

This contemporary custom kitchen boasts a pristine white aesthetic that exudes elegance and modernity. The focal point of the space is an extra-large island, offering both ample workspace and a casual dining area for gatherings. The island's sleek white countertop complements the overall design, providing a clean and sophisticated look. Custom stainless steel appliances grace the walls, imparting a professional-grade ambiance to the kitchen. These top-of-the-line appliances not only elevate functionality but also contribute to the kitchen's minimalist, high-end appeal. A convenient pot filler faucet is seamlessly integrated into the backsplash, adding both style and practicality to the cooking area. This feature simplifies the cooking process, making it effortless to fill pots and pans without the need to carry them to the sink. For added convenience, this kitchen is equipped with a double dishwasher, ensuring that post-meal cleanup is a breeze, even after entertaining a crowd. The combination of form and function in this contemporary custom kitchen creates a space where culinary creativity and design excellence come together harmoniously.

A dramatic gourmet kitchen anchors on a bold white oak island in antique slate wrapped in waterfall Calacatta-look quartz, framed by grey ranch-wood cabinetry and a custom wood range hood. Twin black and gold dome pendants hang above, with brass sconces and floating shelves flanking a Pella window over the prep sink. A matte black pot filler, vertical tile backsplash, and warm white oak flooring complete the refined, light-filled space.

The back areas of this expansive back yard landscape lies beneath several mature oak trees. Lounging chairs positioned to take advantage of the distant hillside views. The landscape has has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Table and Sideboard: ABODE Half Moon Bay Custom Window Coverings
Example of a farmhouse light wood floor and shiplap wall dining room design in San Francisco with gray walls

The image depicts a serene and modern bedroom with a minimalist aesthetic. A large bed with crisp white bedding and a textured white throw takes center stage, adorned with several throw pillows in shades of purple and neutral tones. The bed features a wooden headboard with horizontal slats, which extends into a built-in shelf holding small decorative items, including a baby monitor. The room has a light hardwood floor, partially covered by a patterned gray rug that adds warmth to the space. On the left side, two large windows with wooden frames and built-in blinds offer a view of a lush, green outdoor scene, allowing natural light to fill the room. A potted plant sits near the bed, adding a touch of greenery, while a simple wooden nightstand on the right holds a black electronic device. The overall design is clean and contemporary, with a focus on natural materials and a calming color palette.

Nanette Wong

The landscaping features traditional Boxwood hedges along the foundation and gently undulating planting beds. The beds primarily include a groundcover layer of green liriope. There are pockets within the liriope filled with ferns, columbine, daylily and winter hellebore.

This home had some of the most breath taking views! The client wanted to brighten up the space to make the view the focal point. The pale yellow cabinets compliment the blues perfectly. The simple palette allows for lots of bright flowers and pots to liven up this eclectic space.

Michael J Gibbs Photography
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in DC Metro

This environmentally minded client in Milford Michigan. contacted us to create a rain garden. They were both master gardeners and had a very specific plants that they wanted to utilize in the waterwise location. The area was a small triangle shaped piece of ground between two driveways. We creatd a natural depression in the center of the garden for the rain to accumulate once the rain barrel was to capacity. The soil that we removed was used to fill the small raised planter bed that we constructed. This would keep the water away from the foundation and give the homeowners a spot to add a Green Japanese Maple and Hydrangea who like it a little drier. We then installed natural michigan fieldstone boulders as a transition form the grade level to the rain garden. Black onyx stone was used to frame the entire garden and it works very well with all of the colorful plant material. Landforms Inc.

An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam living room remodel in Austin with white walls

This large basket mounted in a pot is full right away because you plant through the sides as well as in the top (kinsmangarden.com). The large basket is planted with Perilla magilla in the center, surrounded by sweet potato vines, begonias, and coleus. The green planters are filled with begonias and New Guinea impatiens. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. See over 500 photos of container gardens on her website at pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Seattle

This Mediterranean-style home in Sapulpa, Okla., boasts a large backyard that's the ultimate in entertaining. The entire backyard is filled with our lush, natural-looking SYNLawn artificial grass, and it beautifully surrounds this stunning infinity pool. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Nicholas Gingold