Gravel, La Paz stone, and lawn provide contrasting textures while the fire pit provides a focal point. (Photography by Paul Dyer)
Patio - contemporary patio idea in San Francisco

Builder: Thompson Properties, Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Cabinetry: Advance Cabinetry, Countertops: Mountain Marble & Granite, Lighting Fixtures: Lux Lighting and Allard & Roberts, Doors: Sun Mountain Door, Plumbing & Appliances: Ferguson, Door & Cabinet Hardware: Bella Hardware & Bath Photography: David Dietrich Photography

Mid-sized beach style brown backyard and three-story wood, concrete paver and rectangular gable roof photo in New York

Example of a transitional dining room design in Boston

For most people, the idea of stained glass invokes images of the ornate and colorful windows in churches, temples, and cathedrals. While stained glass certainly does have a deep history in this religious setting, it also serves a purpose in modern residential architecture. Residential stained glass is as beautiful as it is functional. It can provide privacy for the rooms of your home where you need it the most, say your bathroom for example. In many new neighborhoods, the homes are built closely together with not much space between them except for small side yards. If your house has a bathroom that’s located on the side of your home, the ability to retain privacy from your neighbors may cause concern. Bathroom stained glass windows offer a practical solution for this type of situation. They can prevent outsiders from seeing into your home without blocking out the natural sunlight. Take a look at this bathroom stained glass window. Notice how you don’t have a clear view of what’s on the other side, yet the sunlight can still come through the window. This is a great example of how stained glass can provide privacy in your bathroom.

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Interior Design: Morgan Farrow Interiors} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Trendy pool photo in Dallas

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Example of a mid-sized trendy underground carpeted basement design in Chicago with beige walls and no fireplace

A patio and seating area surrounds this home office. Unlike traditional sheds which are often tucked away and hidden in the side yard, Studio Sheds, like this home office, become a feature of the backyard landscaping.

Large tuscan front door photo in Miami with a glass front door

Porchfront Homes, Boulder Colorado
Inspiration for a huge timeless marble floor foyer remodel in Denver with beige walls and a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Dallas

Enclosed dining room - traditional dark wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Raleigh with black walls

Alcove shower - small traditional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and white floor alcove shower idea in Cleveland with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

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Inspiration for a country l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and green countertops

Photo: Åke E:son Lindman
Pool - contemporary backyard rectangular pool idea in Stockholm with decking

Warren Jagger
Example of a classic bathroom design in Boston with a pedestal sink

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Example of a 1950s u-shaped white floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

A dramatic, vertically cut limestone wall adds life and motion to this bright, formal living room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in San Diego