Elegant home design photo in Chicago

Wood burning firepit made with granite bars
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in Portland Maine with a fire pit for spring.

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

John schindler

A historic Howard Van Doren Shaw house from 1896, located on a 5.4 acre bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Craig Bergmann Landscape Design was asked to design extensive formal gardens within the remnants of a walled garden originally designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Houston for summer.

Classic porch idea in Cincinnati with a roof extension

Example of a classic home design design in Chicago

3 Season Room with fireplace and great views
This is an example of a traditional porch design in New York.

Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Photo of a small modern partial sun backyard stone landscaping in New York for summer.

Inspiration for a timeless carpeted closet remodel in Columbus with gray cabinets and beaded inset cabinets

The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit.

Jeff McNamara
Inspiration for a large cottage l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photos by Jeff Fountain
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Plant focus: Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'. SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Example of a large arts and crafts backyard patio kitchen design in Seattle with decking and a roof extension

Roll out shelves in this tall pantry allow tons of storage for the homeowner, with easy access! Photo by Brian Walters
Large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Featured plants: Achillea 'Coronation Gold (Yarrow), Euphorbia 'Blackbird', Lavenders, Lion's Tail and Penstemon heterophyllus. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly