AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. Features include Ipe wood deck, river rock details, LED lighting in the pool, limestone decks, water feature wall with custom Bobe water scuppers and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape for summer.

Are you familiar with the blue porch ceiling that's popular down South? Legend has it that it keeps the "haints" away. Other lore finds the blue ceiling origin in keeping the soothing sky feeling inside the room.

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

Built-in custom polished concrete fire -pit with surrounding brick bench with a bluestone cap. Bluestone patio paving with slot of gray beach pebbles. Fire-pit has natural gas with an electric spark starter. Bench seating has a wood screen wall that includes lighting & supports vine growth.

Example of a large classic medium tone wood floor sunroom design in Manchester with a standard ceiling

Example of a large classic medium tone wood floor sunroom design in Manchester with a standard ceiling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern partial sun side yard concrete paver walkway in Houston for spring.

Inspiration for a large farmhouse full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco for summer.

Left to right. the Chamacyparis Torulosa Pom Pom, behind it is a Thuja Rheingold on Standard. The Tall tree is Cedar of Lebanon. the 3 balls in front are Chamacyparis Psifera gold mop. a weeping blue spruce, weeping Japanese maple Tamayukama, Miss Molly Butterfly bushes are behind the yellow balls. The green ground cover is Mazus Reptans. Whew!

Rob Karosis
Mid-sized farmhouse screened-in back porch photo in New York with a roof extension

We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.

Inspiration for a craftsman full sun backyard vegetable garden landscape in Indianapolis for summer.

Photos by Spacecrafting
Transitional screened-in side porch photo in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension

Three Season Room over looking the pool w/ a Two Sided Fireplace and Built in Window Seats, which provide a second Dining Area.
Inspiration for a huge farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel in Boston with a standard ceiling

This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard stone walkway in DC Metro for summer.

An open house lot is like a blank canvas. When Mathew first visited the wooded lot where this home would ultimately be built, the landscape spoke to him clearly. Standing with the homeowner, it took Mathew only twenty minutes to produce an initial color sketch that captured his vision - a long, circular driveway and a home with many gables set at a picturesque angle that complemented the contours of the lot perfectly. The interior was designed using a modern mix of architectural styles – a dash of craftsman combined with some colonial elements – to create a sophisticated yet truly comfortable home that would never look or feel ostentatious. Features include a bright, open study off the entry. This office space is flanked on two sides by walls of expansive windows and provides a view out to the driveway and the woods beyond. There is also a contemporary, two-story great room with a see-through fireplace. This space is the heart of the home and provides a gracious transition, through two sets of double French doors, to a four-season porch located in the landscape of the rear yard. This home offers the best in modern amenities and design sensibilities while still maintaining an approachable sense of warmth and ease. Photo by Eric Roth

Scott DuBose Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Design ideas for a traditional shade backyard gravel landscaping in Columbus with a fire pit for summer.