How a Load-Bearing Wall Became the Star of the Show ? We had a feeling this wall was up to something… and surprise! It was load-bearing. Instead of letting it cramp our style (or our budget), we leaned in—wrapping it with cabinetry on both sides and turning it into a functional design feature. The real win is an excuse to drench it in the most joyful wallpaper, tying the kitchen and dining together in the best way. Sometimes, the “problems” end up being the best part?

NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION For a seamless appearance, your pool builder can embed the Wall-Mount Fastlane Pro model directly into your pool wall. New pool builds give you the most attractive and versatile installation options. EXISTING POOLS Have a traditional pool already? No problem! The Deck-Mount Fastlane Pro model easily attaches to almost any existing pool deck. With fast installation, you can reinvigorate your backyard pool in just a few hours!

White River granite, Honed marble granite
Example of a classic kitchen design in New Orleans

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Living room - contemporary living room idea

Game on! We were asked to have some fun and design a tree house for a family with young boys as a part of a charity fundraising project. The family has a huge love for hockey and every year they put in an ice rick for family games. The problem was they had nowhere to keep supplies and change clothing near the rink. In the winter when the games start, they now have a locker room with benches and lockers in the lower section of the tree house. The upper section provides the enlarged tree house "great room" along with a climbing rope, future climbing wall, and a zip line between this structure and an adjacent tree. The owner requested this to be stained wood in the character of the old Canadian hockey houses he grew up with as a child.

Why pay for a vacation when you have a backyard that looks like this? You don't need to leave the comfort of your own home when you have a backyard like this one. The deck was beautifully designed to comfort all who visit this home. Want to stay out of the sun for a little while? No problem! Step into the covered patio to relax outdoors without having to be burdened by direct sunlight. Photos by: Robert Woolley , Wolf

The client dislikes kitchen counter clutter, but her husband needs his morning cup of coffee just like everyone else. To solve this problem, a coffee and water station is “hidden” on a kidney-shaped pullout made by Clever Storage LeMans corner storage. It’s not the only hidden feature: a neighboring drawer bank boasts a pop-up mixer shelf. In this kitchen, all of the small appliances are tucked away; pulling them out as needed is as easy as opening a cabinet door and sliding them forward. Chris Davis Photography

Jacob Lilley Architects Location: Lexington, MA, USA A new garage, kids play room above and a mudroom met the need for more space. A renovated kitchen, bedroom and other living spaces created a refreshed sense of home. The strategic location of the mudroom as an intermediary connector solved problems with this 19th-century home siting seven feet above the ground with limited access to the rear yard. The connector between the garage and existing house is a stair that unifies the various levels and develops a strong connection to the yard. Photographed by: Eric Roth

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Bathroom - mid-sized transitional master white tile marble floor bathroom idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and multicolored walls

NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION For a seamless appearance, your pool builder can embed the Wall-Mount Fastlane Pro model directly into your pool wall. New pool builds give you the most attractive and versatile installation options. EXISTING POOLS Have a traditional pool already? No problem! The Deck-Mount Fastlane Pro model easily attaches to almost any existing pool deck. With fast installation, you can reinvigorate your backyard pool in just a few hours!

Small spaces are NO problem! With AlternaScapes, you are able to custom design and create a putting green that works in your unique space. With architectural elements, like this beautiful fountain, your putting green becomes a landscape focal point and enhances the quality and beauty of your home.

This unique beachside location in Miramar is steps to the beach. When the weather is nice, there is nothing like Northern California for being outdoors. When the fog comes in, no problem! Between the hot tub, the outdoor fireplace and patio heaters, everyone remains cozy!

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Photo of a large traditional shade backyard brick landscaping in Tampa.

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, granite countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

A whole house remodel included re-organizing and outfitting 2 bathrooms and adding a 3rd.
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern 3/4 blue tile and glass tile single-sink walk-in shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

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Mid-sized elegant concrete floor wet bar photo in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, glass countertops and mirror backsplash