This kitchen was inspired by a french countryside cottage. We used traditional design elements, warm worn finishes, along with french industrial lighting fixtures to bring a magical element to this space. Bright patterns, bold pops of color, and unique trim details bring life to the living space. Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography

Matthew Millman
Kitchen - country galley limestone floor and beige floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, limestone countertops, paneled appliances, an island and limestone backsplash

Photo of a traditional front yard stone flower bed in Chicago.

This contemporary home features clean lines and extensive details, a unique entrance of floating steps over moving water, attractive focal points, great flows of volumes and spaces, and incorporates large areas of indoor/outdoor living on both levels. Taking aging in place into consideration, there are master suites on both levels, elevator, and garage entrance. The home’s great room and kitchen open to the lanai, summer kitchen, and garden via folding and pocketing glass doors and uses a retractable screen concealed in the lanai. When the screen is lowered, it holds up to 90% of the home’s conditioned air and keeps out insects. The 2nd floor master and exercise rooms open to balconies. The challenge was to connect the main home to the existing guest house which was accomplished with a center garden and floating step walkway which mimics the main home’s entrance. The garden features a fountain, fire pit, pool, outdoor arbor dining area, and LED lighting under the floating steps.

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Project Architect: Matthew Fiehn, AIA, LEED AP
Example of a large classic three-story stone gable roof design in DC Metro

Inspiration for a contemporary wood exterior home remodel in San Francisco

The Upper Garden with 'Ha-Ha' wall: One side of the sinuous retaining stone wall is faced with stone, the other face sloped and turfed, forms a green pool for the upper garden. The ha-ha wall backed by Annabelle Hydrangeas conceals the driveway from sight and extends the view to the lower garden as one looks out from the house through the Zelkovas.They are planted between the hydrangeas and act as a first buffer to the busy street set behind the Lower Garden. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY

Example of a classic patio design in Minneapolis with a fire pit and a gazebo

John Buchan Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional loft-style dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with a stone fireplace, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen cabinet paint color is Valspar paint Montpelier Ashlar Gray. Pendant lights from Pottery Barn. For more info, call us at 844.770.ROBY or visit us online at www.AndrewRoby.com.

Mark Shepherd
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Bliss Garden Design
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle for fall.

This is the Encore wood burning stove by Vermont Castings. It will produce over 50,000 BTU's warming over 1500 sq.ft. It is shown in a very popular red enamel. This is a wonderful way to have a fireplace feel without all the heat loss of a traditional fireplace.

Inspiration for a traditional stone landscaping in Orange County for summer.

Example of a classic multicolored floor kitchen design in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Even the utility entrance of the Schneider home offers a warm welcome, as guests are brought in by way of a stone path and stacked split-faced steps. An unassuming neutral palette is enhanced with Ipe decking and weathered fixtures. Ipe, a Braziian hardwood, is ideal for outdoor applications, lasting 25-40 years without treatment. As Gayle explains, "It is lower maintenance if you let it age naturally, like teak or cedar, but we've chosen to seal it yearly to highlight and retain more of the deeper, richer color." Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

Inspiration for a timeless shower bench remodel in Salt Lake City with a vessel sink and green countertops

The Rushmore 50 Gas Fireplace with TruFlame Technology by White Mountain Hearth produces flames that mimic a wood burning fire. The impressive ceramic glass front with InvisiMesh provides a 50-inch viewing area.

This is an example of a traditional side yard garden path in Philadelphia for summer.