Soleil Tranquilli
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Sacramento.

Steve Smith, ImaginePhotographics
Contemporary orange one-story tiny house idea with a shed roof

Terrace and grill station with Storage Pavilion off the the left in photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun side yard concrete paver vegetable garden landscape in New York for summer.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Photography by: Jim Westphalen
Example of a mountain style family room design in Burlington with white walls

A fabricated weathered steel trough carries roof runoff to a 650 gallon cistern with a spigot to supply rain water to an adjacent raised vegetable garden. photo: Kate Russell

Photography: © Anastasia Hockinson
Eclectic patio photo in San Francisco

Photo: Cynthia Chung
Example of a transitional built-in desk light wood floor study room design in New York with white walls

Shawn-Paul Luchin Photography
Mid-sized trendy stone tile doorless shower photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink and a one-piece toilet

Example of a farmhouse outdoor shower deck design in San Francisco

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

The Natsume Basin, or cleansing basin, is an important part of the ceremonial tea garden process. You dip the bamboo ladle or “dipper” (hishaku) into the basin to clean your hands before entering the tea house.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Codee Allen
Mid-sized transitional backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Seattle with a fire pit

1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun metal and backyard gravel garden path in Los Angeles with metal risers.

Photo Credit: Kenneth M Wyner Photography Inc
Inspiration for a transitional staircase remodel in DC Metro

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Design ideas for a small contemporary full sun front yard water fountain landscape.

Large trendy master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower photo with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops