This is in Berkeley, CA and features diamondia and manzanita groundcovers. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Inspiration for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco for summer.

This mid-century modern kitchen was developed with the original architectural elements of its mid-century shell at the heart of its design. Throughout the space, the kitchen’s repetition of alternating dark walnut and light wood uses in the cabinetry and framework reflect the contrast of the dark wooden beams running along the white ceiling. The playful use of two tones intentionally develops unified work zones using all modern day elements and conveniences. For instance, the 5’ galley workstation stands apart with grain-matched walnut cabinetry and stone wrap detail for a furniture-like feeling. The mid-century architecture continued to be an emphasis through design details such as a flush venting system within a drywall structure that conscientiously disappears into the ceiling affording the existing post-and-beams structures and clerestory windows to stand in the forefront. Along with celebrating the characteristic of the mid-century home the clients wanted to bring the outdoors in. We chose to emphasis the view even more by incorporating a large window centered over the galley kitchen sink. The final result produced a translucent wall that provokes a dialog between the outdoor elements and the natural color tones and materials used throughout the kitchen. While the natural light and views are visible because of the spacious windows, the contemporary kitchens clean geometric lines emphasize the newly introduced natural materials and further integrate the outdoors within the space. The clients desired to have a designated area for hot drinks such as coffee and tea. To create a station that could house all the small appliances & accessories and was easily accessible we incorporated two aluminum tambours together with integrated power lift doors. One tambour acting as the hot drink station and the other acting as an appliance garage. Overall, this minimalistic kitchen is nothing short of functionality and mid-century character. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Custom designed COR-TEN pot, planted with Carex testacea and Sedum rupestra 'Angelina' stands out in front of a board-formed concrete retaining wall.

'Skylands' oriental spruce. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
Example of a small 1960s ceramic tile black floor bathroom design in Seattle

Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Charlotte

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

S. Shulman
This is an example of a small coastal full sun backyard landscaping in Miami.

Wild Ways To Garden
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Minneapolis.

Rare And Unique Japanese Maples
Photo of a partial sun landscaping for summer.

double hollyhock flowers

Heliopsis helianthoides / smooth oxeye

Home design - cottage home design idea

Design ideas for a small craftsman full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

An old stone pot used as a flowing planter. The colors of Provence. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean full sun front yard formal garden in Los Angeles.

Recycled industrial cottage cheese vats planted with Rosemary and Oregano.
Photo of an industrial courtyard landscaping.