Robert Brewster Photography
This is an example of a rustic shade backyard outdoor playset in Providence.

A nautical themed basement recreation room with shiplap paneling features v-groove board complements at the ceiling soffit and the barn doors that reveal a double bunk-bed niche with shelf space and trundle. James Merrell Photography

Ercole Salinaro
Trendy detached shed photo in San Diego

Perry Smyre at www.smyre-inc.com
Example of a trendy teen room design in Boston

Inspiration for a country light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This room was transformed into a modern art studio and recreation room for the home owner. Custom built-ins hold art supplies and there's plenty of space for art books.

Example of an arts and crafts straight wood railing staircase design in Minneapolis

Living room off the kitchen reclaimed wood floors, plaster walls, custom furnshings and window treatments - stone facing on fireplace, metal cabinetry flanking fireplace and wrap around sectional sofa

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in San Diego with beige walls

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

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Inspiration for a huge contemporary look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in Denver with gray walls and a tile fireplace

Transitional kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Recreation/game room with kitchenette.
Large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Seattle with white walls

Doug Burke Photography
Example of a huge arts and crafts open concept medium tone wood floor game room design in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Kat Alves-Photography
Example of a small cottage multicolored tile and stone tile marble floor doorless shower design in Sacramento with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Drastic personality change for this Ann Arbor bathroom/ powder room - bringing it from the 1970’s to 2010’s. The porcelain wall was designed as a floor to ceiling backsplash around this modern sink - a Corian washplane that drains into the wall. A modern wall mounted faucet and a clean mirror with standoffs complete the clean lines. Steve Kuzma Photography

Inspiration for a coastal master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Charleston with beige walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Chicago

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Example of a large transitional walk-out carpeted and gray floor basement design in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace