Photo of a large mediterranean full sun front yard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

The attic space was transformed from a cold storage area of 700 SF to useable space with closed mechanical room and 'stage' area for kids. Structural collar ties were wrapped and stained to match the rustic hand-scraped hardwood floors. LED uplighting on beams adds great daylight effects. Short hallways lead to the dormer windows, required to meet the daylight code for the space. An additional steel metal 'hatch' ships ladder in the floor as a second code-required egress is a fun alternate exit for the kids, dropping into a closet below. The main staircase entrance is concealed with a secret bookcase door. The space is heated with a Mitsubishi attic wall heater, which sufficiently heats the space in Wisconsin winters. One Room at a Time, Inc.

We took this unfinished attic and turned it into a master suite full of whimsical touches. There is a round Hobbit Hole door that leads to a carpeted play room for the kids, a rope swing and 2 secret bookcases that are opened when you pull the secret Harry Potter books.

Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Photo of a small backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

A stone’s throw from Coogee Beach and nestled into the end of a private cul-de-sac, this secluded Sydney beachside garden balances beautifully the horticultural and the structural. With a seamless connection between the interior and exterior, this house is actually all about the garden. And so it should be as it is the home of the owners of Secret Gardens.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.

Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large modern beige two-story concrete exterior home remodel in Chicago with a tile roof

Beautiful Spanish Farmhouse kitchen remodel by designer Larissa Hicks.
Open concept kitchen - large mediterranean u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Example of a transitional living room design in Dublin

Our clients have a busy life so they wanted their inner city garden to be low fuss and look low fuss. They wanted outdoor spaces that looked relaxed, with a simple and soft palette of finishes that acknowledged their coastal location. The site conditions and their brief also called for plants that were hardy and that would tolerate the full sun and sandy soils. The structural finishes and the plant colours provide a harmonious blend and compliment the design choices of the interior.

The house on this block is living a second life, a classic 100 yr. old Queenslander that was salvaged and relocated to this spectacular setting in Federal, Byron Bay. The landscaping around the house was simple, with plenty of lawn and low plantings to highlight the renovated building and not impede any views from the house. The swimming pool and surrounds were lowered, again to maintain views from within the house and to work with the lay of the land. The positioning of the pool and the classic layout were to compliment the period and orientation of the house and reinforce the outlook. The stone walling between the house and pool helps create a separation ensuring that when you are poolside you feel that you are part of this great view; part of the landscape as opposed to being an extension to the house.

Trex decks are built to last...and built green. This one is the perfect complement to a beautiful garden.
Example of a small arts and crafts backyard deck design in Portland with a pergola

All this Trex deck needs is you! When you're ready to create your own little hideaway, give us a call.
Small arts and crafts backyard deck photo in Portland with a pergola

This secret garden is actually called a “Mary Garden”. It is a sacred place for the religious homeowners as it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Originally the plans called for a small chapel space in the home as one of the owner’s sons is a priest. When we were going in this direction we had it so the plumbing from the sink of the priests bathroom would actually filter through the plants so they would drink from the Holy Water left behind. I feel the whole idea of this space is very moving and spiritual. From the viewpoint of someone that didn’t know the history of the space though I’d imagine they’d fine it at the least a romantic space.

Elegant home design photo in Denver

Photography Lynn Donaldson * Guestroom * Secret bookcase door * Undereaves storage access from bedroom * Bonusspace * Kids Hang Out space! * Orange is the new black

Oasis Gardens
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Example of a classic wine cellar design in San Francisco

Organic modern design kitchen with a waterfall countertop island, apron sink with large window, stainless steel appliances and secret pantry behind decorative white wall.