Scott & Catherine Buley, High Tech Turf & Trees/Rain Garden Nursery

Beach style concrete porch idea in Grand Rapids with a roof extension and a bbq area

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical open concept living room remodel in Hawaii with white walls and no fireplace

The client purchased this property with grand plans of renovating the entire place; from top to bottom, and from inside to outside. And while the inside canvas was very generous and even somewhat forgiving, the outside space would be anything but. We wanted to squeeze in as much seating space as possible in their limited courtyard area, without encroaching on the already compact-sized pool. The first and most obvious solution was to get rid of the trees and shrubs that separated this house from its zero-lot-line neighbor. With the addition of Lueder limestone pavers, this new area alone would free up nearly 120 additional square feet, which happened to be the perfect amount of space for a mobile gas fire pit and sectional sofa. And this would make for the perfect place to enjoy the afternoon sunset with the implementation of a custom-built metal pergola standing above it all. The next problem to overcome was the disconnected feel of the existing patio; there were too many levels of steps and stairs, which meant that it would have been difficult to have any sort of traditional furniture arrangement in their outdoor space. Randy knew that it only made sense to bring in a wood deck that could be mated to the highest level of the patio, thus creating and gaining the greatest amount of continuous, flat space that the client needed. But even so, that flat space would be limited to a very tight "L-shape" around the pool. And knowing this, the client decided that the larger space would be more valuable to them than the spa, so they opted to have a portion of the deck built over it in order to allow for a more generous amount of patio space. And with the edge of the patio/deck dropping off almost 2 feet to the waterline, it now created the perfect opportunity to have a visually compelling raised wall that could be adorned with different hues of plank-shaped tiles. From inside the pool, the varying shades of brown were a great accent to the wood deck that sat just above. However, the true visual crowning jewel of this project would end up being the raised back wall along the fence, fully encased in a large format, 24x24 slate grey tile, complete with a custom stainless steel, square-tube scupper bank, installed at just the right height to create the perfect amount of water noise. But Randy wasn't done just yet. With two entirely new entertaining areas opened up at opposite ends of the pool, the only thing left to do now was to connect them. Knowing that he nor the client wanted to eliminate any more water space, he decided to bring a new traffic pattern right into the pool by way of two "floating", Lueder limestone stepper pads. It would be a visually perfect union of both pool and walking spaces. The existing steps and walkways were then cut away and replaced with matching Lueder limestone caps and steppers. All remaining hardscape gaps were later filled with Mexican beach pebble, which helped to promote a very "zen-like" feel in this outdoor space. The interior of the pool was coated with Wet Edge Primerastone "Blue Pacific Coast" plaster, and then lit up with the incredibly versatile Pentair GloBrite LED pool lights. In the end, the client ended up gaining the additional entertaining and seating space that they needed, and the updated, modern feel that they loved.

Potting mixes for container gardens need to drain freely, but still retain moisture. My base potting soil mix contains (clockwise from upper left) coarse builder's sand, high-quality organic compost or worm castings, coconut coir, and small lava rock. I supplement this with additional compost, fresh worm castings, and organic soil amendments, with the amounts varying depending on what I'm planting. Photo by Steve Masley

Full Home Renovation and Addition. Industrial Artist Style. We removed most of the walls in the existing house and create a bridge to the addition over the detached garage. We created an very open floor plan which is industrial and cozy. Both bathrooms and the first floor have cement floors with a specialty stain, and a radiant heat system. We installed a custom kitchen, custom barn doors, custom furniture, all new windows and exterior doors. We loved the rawness of the beams and added corrugated tin in a few areas to the ceiling. We applied American Clay to many walls, and installed metal stairs. This was a fun project and we had a blast! Tom Queally Photography

Elegant bathroom photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in San Diego

A small yet stylish modern bathroom remodel. Double standing shower with beautiful white hexagon tiles & black grout to create a great contrast.Gold round wall mirrors, dark gray flooring with white his & hers vanities and Carrera marble countertop. Gold hardware to complete the chic look.

Carlos Domenech
Beach style garage photo in Jacksonville

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Trendy galley open concept kitchen photo in Austin with gray backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a french country bathroom remodel in Dallas

This home is designed with many sustainable techniques and healthy materials. Durisol insulating forms, high-quality windows, a green roof, and multiple renewable energy sources combine with natural, non-toxic, and recycled materials to create a tight, comfortable home. Photo: Jill Greer

Amy Bartlam
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, an island, an undermount sink and paneled appliances

Modern Wall Unit Velvet Composition 915 by Artigian Mobili, Italy. Velvet is a new line of italian wall units and entertainment centers that creates flexible living areas taking into account you individual needs. Smart furniture capable of performing different functions. An abundance of units gives limitless opportunities to realize any project design and adapt to any space. Color is not a problem anymore - each unit can be ordered in ANY RAL COLOR you want! You can select from our pre-designed compositions or build your own according to your scratches and interior project. Base units are covered with extra clear white lacquered glass that can be optionally removed, making the wall unit composition cost less. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: 18 mm thick wooden particles melamine panels The lacquered structures and fronts are made of REAL POLISH SCRATCH PROOF LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products. The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition 915 as shown in the main picture in Matt White Lacquer / Gray Oak Finish. Dimensions: Wall Unit: W159.4" x D14.6"/22.3" x H79"

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, in Madison, Wisconsin

The furniture-like, walnut serving hutch anchors the far end of the room. Andrea Rugg Photography
Large elegant light wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, an island and white countertops

Powder room - coastal powder room idea in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops