Example of a classic rectangular pool house design in New York

A little greenery goes a long way! Here, the tall fiddle-leaf fig tree next to the client's monumental painting was the perfect antidote to an otherwise gaping white space. Shiny brass accents complement the warm walnut finishes throughout. Photo by Claire Esparros.

Axial view of the rectangular swimming pool with a raised square, infinity edge spa in the foreground and the timber framed pool pavilion beyond. The spa features uncut black glass tile & a solid block bluestone entry step. The pool contains twin tanning ledges & facing benches along each of its long edges.

All photos by Robert Holowka
Small minimalist master bedroom photo in Toronto

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in Cleveland

Farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Atlanta with gray walls

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Contemporary exterior home idea in Orange County

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Small trendy gray two-story mixed siding house exterior photo with a shed roof

Thomas Kuoh Photography Landscape Design By Thuilot Associates
Example of a trendy deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.

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Example of a tuscan pool design in Phoenix

A rectangular seating area lies in the back of the garden, at the end of the pathway. The backer board clad knee wall defines the space. The planter filled with bamboo signifies the journey through the garden and tells a story, one of man's conquest of nature and its reintroduction on human terms. The rebar in front of the planter mimics the shape of the bamboo. Photo by Jay Sifford

Island style freestanding bathtub photo in Miami

Photography by Jimi Smith / "Jimi Smith Photography"
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete and rectangular hot tub design in Dallas

Contemporary Master Bedroom by Heather Segreti
Inspiration for a transitional women's dark wood floor and brown floor dressing room remodel in Toronto with white cabinets

Patio - large traditional backyard patio idea in New York with decking and a pergola

Pool - large traditional backyard pool idea in New York with decking and a pergola

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant backyard landscaping.

Trendy deck photo in San Francisco with decking