A large custom built 3-bin compost bin is tucked into a corner of the yard. Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard mulch vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

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Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Chicago with a pergola

Sean Klingelhoefer
Entryway - mid-century modern entryway idea in Los Angeles

Kate Bryant
Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in Portland.

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

This addition to the existing kitchen provided family dining in a heated and cooled solarium. From Machin Conservatories of Hampshire England, this addition alleviated the pressure of family activity from the main floor formal living and dining rooms, while supplementing the basement family room space. The herringbone walnut floors extended throught this space, while they were protected by construction paper until after move-in. A custom banquette (with game and toy storage below wrapped two sides of the solarium. Jack Taipala

Example of a small beach style backyard gravel drought-tolerant and full sun patio container garden design for summer in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Dense woodland vegetation lends privacy and sound protection this front yard sitting area. Natural vegetation was encouraged, shaped, and supplemented with Texas native plants.

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While no plant is fire proof, some native foliage is particularly adept at resisting fire. Dwarf Coyote Bush is a California native with protective qualities. It maintains hydration year round with very little supplemental water. This hydration helps it resist fire, which can give space and time to fire fighters. It also roots deeply to protect slopes. It is so good at this job, it will continue doing it even if all above-ground foliage burns to the ground. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Multiuse home gym - contemporary blue floor multiuse home gym idea in Los Angeles

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel in New York with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, brown countertops, a drop-in sink and white walls

Michael K. Wilkinson To open up the kitchen to the dining room, we removed a load bearing masonry wall and installed an engineered steel beam. The kids can now do homework at the dining table or island when the parents are cooking for a family-friendly setting. The island has a waterfall countertop. This protects the sides of the cabinets due to traffic circulation and kids. There are no side windows, as the new full light door and three casement windows bring in a lot of natural light. We also needed the wall space on the sides for storage/cabinets. The clients selected a subtle gray for the trim around the door and casement windows. We toothed in new white oak flooring and refinished all the floors so they match. To supplement the existing radiators in the dining room, we added electric radiant floor heat.

Michael K. Wilkinson To open up the kitchen to the dining room, we removed a load bearing masonry wall and installed an engineered steel beam. The kids can now do homework at the dining table or island when the parents are cooking for a family-friendly setting. The island has a waterfall countertop. This protects the sides of the cabinets from traffic circulation and kids. Our designer used gray panels under the countertop on the island. The other side of the island has white cabinet drawers and a microwave. There are no side windows, as the new full light door and three casement windows bring in a lot of natural light. We also needed the wall space on the sides for storage/cabinets. The clients selected a subtle gray for the trim around the door and casement windows. We toothed in new white oak flooring and refinished all the floors so they match. To supplement the existing radiators in the dining room, we added electric radiant floor heat.

Vertical fence - Bottom 6 ft- Top section = Horizontal fence topper - 2 ft tall - Painted White
Contemporary exterior home idea in Los Angeles

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Tassel fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.