Inset cabinetry by Starmark topped with marble countertops lay atop a herringbone patterned marble floor with floor to ceiling natural marble tile in two sizes of subway separated by a chair rail. Photos by Blackstock Photography

©Nathan Kirkman Photography
Freestanding bathtub - traditional white tile freestanding bathtub idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Photo by Jeremy Bittermann
Minimalist two-story flat roof photo in Portland

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Deck - mediterranean deck idea in Tampa with decking and a pergola

Deck - traditional deck idea with a fire pit and a pergola

Teri Fotheringham Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Denver with a ribbon fireplace

Photo: Laura Garner Design & Realty © 2016 Houzz
Mid-sized elegant rooftop rooftop deck photo in Montreal with a pergola

Designer home by Garrison Hullinger (www.GarrisonHullinger.com). A complete restoration transformed this home into an upscale oasis both inside & out with a mix of contemporary and vintage features expertly merged together to preserve the original historic charm.

Inspiration for a traditional shade concrete garden path in Dallas.

Inspiration for a large transitional master brown tile ceramic tile corner shower remodel in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, gray walls and a hinged shower door

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Patio kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean backyard stamped concrete patio kitchen idea in Tampa with a pergola

Sara Bendrick
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern full sun backyard landscaping in San Diego.

Photo Credit: Peter Molick Architect: Content
Small trendy backyard patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and no cover

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized victorian shade side yard gravel formal garden in Boston.

Example of a mid-sized trendy master beige tile and mosaic tile beige floor drop-in bathtub design in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Ryann Ford
Tuscan dark wood floor family room photo in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This custom roof deck in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features lightweight aluminum decking, ipe planters, an ipe and metal pergola, and ipe benches with built-in storage under the seats. Few woods can match the natural beauty of ipe (pronounced ee-pey), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. These pictures were taken in early spring, before the leaves have filled out on the trees. Plantings include coralbark maples, hornbeams, pink cherry trees, crape myrtles, and feather grasses. The planters include LED up-lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Photo by Ryann Ford
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Austin.