The tall window emphasizes the height of the side of this modern home. The permeable pavers allow drainage and combined with the concrete create an interesting texture in the driveway. Photo: Ryan Farnau

Inspiration for a farmhouse shade landscaping in Baltimore.

Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

The mudroom runs alongside of the rear patio, linking the kitchen to the original coach house that was on the property. The coach house was converted into a garage and a home theater. The mudroom features ample, easily accessible storage to organize clutter before it has the chance to reach into the rest of the house. Likewise a stacked washer and dryer (which complement those in the main laundry room on the second floor) capture muddy uniforms and the like. Closed cabinets hold additional coat storage, brooms, and cleaning supplies. A frosted glass panel door can close off views to the mudroom from the kitchen.

Mid-sized arts and crafts gray wood exterior home photo in Miami with a mixed material roof

Turkish stone tile, river rock shower floor, and an antique cabinet reworked to function as a vanity. Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photographers

The quaking aspen provide upper level screening, but still allow light through to the patio. Photography by Larry Huene Photography.
Example of a small trendy backyard stone patio design in Chicago with a pergola

2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Narr Construction
Beach style light wood floor sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Example of a classic porte cochere design in Portland

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Barry Grossman Photography
Enclosed kitchen - contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and paneled appliances

Rikki Snyder
Example of a large country master white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and white floor freestanding bathtub design in New York with brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, granite countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Charlotte

Daniel Kelly Photography
Example of a transitional backyard custom-shaped natural hot tub design in Houston

Joslyn Amato
Inspiration for a contemporary gravel landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

Example of a trendy concrete patio design in Los Angeles with no cover

Kristy Noble
Living room - contemporary formal dark wood floor living room idea in London with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Large french country beige one-story stucco house exterior idea in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

This formal residence is located in Highland Park, Texas features intensely manicured gardens, a cobblestone driveway, private motor court and a grand entry gate.