Tuscan courtyard patio fountain photo in Phoenix with no cover

Gary Knaub
Example of a classic gravel patio design with a fire pit and no cover

photo by Whit Preston
1960s blue tile drop-in bathtub photo in Austin with an undermount sink and white walls

(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a tropical backyard landscaping in Miami.

Ed Butera, ibi Designs
Vestibule - huge mediterranean vestibule idea in Miami

This 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.

The old concrete driveway was replaced with a contemporary pattern of large concrete slabs with small Mexican pebbles set in between in permeable resin. The other areas of this front landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Frenchmen's Club Mod by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photography by Mark Roskams. This outdoor space was tired and dated. We brought it into the present with modern luxuries, and an open, contemporary feel.

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a mid-century modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Virginia Paca
Inspiration for a mediterranean stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

bruce damonte
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in San Francisco

Transitional dining room photo in Austin

Photo Credits: Gillian Crane Photography
1950s dark wood floor bedroom photo in Orange County

Example of a large transitional master white tile multicolored floor freestanding bathtub design in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Mark Woods
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

Colonnade Pergola
Photo of a large traditional partial sun concrete paver formal garden in New York for spring.

A changed floor plan repositioned a set of French doors leading to one of the home’s many outdoor patios. This new opening improved flow, convenience and access from the updated kitchen.

Back yard with swimming pool, spa, raised concrete deck seating area with lawn. Photo by Clark Dugger
Example of a large trendy backyard rectangular and concrete lap pool design in Los Angeles

Example of a classic tile patio design in Charlotte with a fire pit and a roof extension