Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun side yard mulch formal garden in Burlington for fall.

This is an example of a small modern shade backyard concrete paver formal garden in Portland.

Jeffrey Bale

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Sometimes it take a few tries to get a space to work how you want it to and that’s exactly what happened with this Hinsdale client. Their desire for a family friendly, open floor plan had them reworking an opening between the kitchen and family room and relocating some pantry cabinets in an attempt to make their home’s flow more suitable to their lifestyle. After living with this small change for a few years, they decided that a full kitchen remodel was really what was needed to make their home function the way they desired. They came in with the stereotypical “sketch on a napkin” done by an architect friend, and we proceeded to make that design come to life with a few tweaks along the way. The space was quite unique and also a bit challenging because of its multiple angled walls. While interesting, angles can be a challenge when trying make a space functional. The new kitchen has a great lineup of large appliances, including a large built-in fridge, steam oven and Galley workstation, which is a large prep sink that utilizes several inserts such as strainers and cutting boards and acts as a very large prep space. The new induction cooktop is easy to keep clean and a microwave drawer in the island is located away from the main prep space for convenient access. The main perimeter has tons of countertop space, with additional prep space available at the island and a slightly raised peninsula for casual meals and nice homework spot for the couple’s teenaged children. The kitchen also included a large shallow depth pantry and a large counter height desk area for keeping track of paperwork. The weathered finish on the cabinets and custom metal hood are a nice juxtaposition to the more sleek glass mosaic backsplash and waterfall countertops. The pendants and cabinet hardware provide modern details that provide an overall casual yet sophisticated feel in this transitional design. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A vibrant, blooming garden needs pollinators and beneficial bugs. TerraTrellis sculptural Hanging Bee Bungalow provides a perfect nesting opportunity for solitary Mason Bees "super pollinators" in your garden! Hanging Bird Cafe is a sculptural bird feeder. These hanging habitats are designed to hang from a tree branch or horizontal support.

This is an example of a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in San Francisco.

This section of the front yard was excavated and filled in with drainage rocks to create a Rain Garden. This is situated in a spot that captures storm-water flow coming down the hillside and provides a basin to store rainwater that normally would have run straight off the slope. Blue River Rocks cover the area and create an illusion of water when wet.

Free Float is a pool house that continues UP's obsession with contextual contradiction. Located on a three acre estate in Sands Point NY, the modern pool house is juxtaposed against the existing traditional home. Using structural gymnastics, a column-free, simple shading area was created to protect occupants from the summer sun while still allowing the structure to feel light and open, maintaining views of the Long Island Sound and surrounding beaches. Photography : Harriet Andronikides

Copyright 2015 Glenna Partridge
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Vancouver.

This 30" x 24" abstract acrylic painting has been done in shades of cobalt blue, sky blue, citrine, chartreuse, white, soft sea green, and royal blue. Finished in gloss varnish to protect the piece from dust and UV light for years to come. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Gorgeous vivid rich colors in a great contemporary style.

Dwarf Oleander and Mallow Rose, just stunning together. David Morello
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Powder room - mid-sized transitional mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor powder room idea in Orlando with a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a console sink and solid surface countertops

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

Late winter planting combination. Ian Lamond Photography
Photo of a traditional landscaping for winter.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Chicago for summer.

My wife wanted a "thoughtful" anniversary gift.... After much thought, I created a frameless magnetic photo gallery wall system and installed it in our hallway. I printed a wide assortment of photos dating back to the first day we met and enlarged a handful to "feature" them. My wife's comments: "You nailed it."

Location: New York, NY, United States This Loft was tastefully renovated back in the '90s, but was due for an update and an expansion of the kitchen and dining areas to accommodate the client's cooking skills and entertaining needs. EnlargIing the island and adding cabinetry to delineate the office, bar and dining areas was a priority. The bathroom was updated to feel like a tranquil spa with beautiful new tile, plumbing fixtures and cabinets. Our biggest challenge was coordinating the entire renovation while our client was out of town for the Summer! Photographed by: James Salomon

Geranium 'Rozanne' cascading over a wall with Weigela 'Wine and Roses' in the background
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.