The simple volumes of this urban lake house give a nod to the existing 1940’s weekend cottages and farmhouses contained in the mature neighborhood on White Rock Lake. The concept is a modern twist on the vernacular within the area by incorporating the use of modern materials such as concrete, steel, and cable. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

John Granen
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden path in Seattle.

Lindsey Adelman bubble chandelier, Volker Hueller hand colored etching, Moeller mid century teak chairs, Walnut dining table. Photography by Eric Roth

Dan Solomon
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

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Trendy concrete floor living room photo in Miami

Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
Example of a danish mudroom design in Dallas

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This is an example of a farmhouse backyard formal garden in Raleigh with a pergola.

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Example of a classic bedroom design in Portland with gray walls

Example of a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling family room design in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Jessie Preza Photography
Example of a large trendy multicolored two-story wood house exterior design in Jacksonville with a metal roof and a hip roof

David Van Scott Photography
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Newark with gray walls and no fireplace

Linear slots in the roof plane reflected with linear slots of the masonry walls. Photo by Daniel Freidman
Inspiration for a contemporary drought-tolerant front yard gravel garden path in Phoenix.

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Luxurious modern sanctuary, remodeled 1957 mid-century architectural home is located in the hills just off the Famous Sunset Strip. The living area has 2 separate sitting areas that adorn a large stone fireplace while looking over a stunning view of the city. I wanted to keep the original footprint of the house and some of the existing furniture. With the magic of fabric, rugs, accessories and upholstery this property was transformed into a new modern property.

Surrounded by 30 year old trees, the homeowners were looking for an organic, modern, low maintenance finish to their outdoor environment. Utilizing the pre-existing mature apple tree in the backyard VisionScapes developed a tranquil retreat that extended the sq.ft of the home through a series of terraced concrete and wood decks. Pathways and patio systems were locally sourced from a quarry on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes

Large trendy light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Rymwid photographer
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard stone retaining wall landscape in New York for summer.