Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

Bringing in the client's personality: We select accessories that have meaning for each and every one of our clients, down to the book titles for their coffee table. This Coronado vacation home owner fell in love with a bunny painting by New York artist Hunt Slonem (Hunt Slonem Studio) while on a ski trip for their family home in San Clemente. On our quest to accessorize we found bunny pillows made in fabric printed with the artist's work on it and surprised our client by adding these #bunnypillows for a bit of whimsy to their beach vacation home. How divine, is that?! #thekaizenway #beachbunnies #huntslonem #drcsandiego #arteriorshome #lilyscustomdrapery #beachbungalow #sophisticatedcoastal #suryarugs #selamatdesigns #mrbrown #gabbyhome #maxwellfabrics #theivyguild #jerikoegelphotography #coronadoisland Jeri Koegel Photography

Inspiration for a rustic exterior home remodel in Other

Avi Moyal
Basement - contemporary basement idea in Atlanta

The two sided fireplace between the dining room and office separate the spaces while providing visual continuity. A hidden door slides to separate the office when privacy is desired. © Andrew Pogue

Initially, this 1800 square foot space was completely unfinished with concrete walls. The clients hoped to use this enormous space to fulfill a variety of functions. After the remodel this previously unfinished space contained a perfect entertaining area with a full bar, home theatre, and large living space; a full bathroom with an electrical warming towel warmers; a workout space somewhat separated from the rest of the basement; and a bedroom with a built in window seats and closets with custom shelving. The basement was trimmed out with columns and woodwork to match the existing woodwork in the home so that it appeared as if the remodel took place when the home was built.

Remodeled Bathroom with marble countertop, subway tile & wood floors. Architect: Jeff Jeannette, Jeannette Architects, Long Beach CA. Owner selected finishes

Transitional garage photo in San Francisco

After many years of having no outdoor living space and dealing with overgrown plants and trees the owner’s decided it was time to revitalize their backyard. They knew they wanted a large sitting area with a wood burning fireplace, room for outdoor dining and a place for the grill. A connecting walk would be needed to get guests from the driveway to the outdoor space. Last but not least, the owners wanted the ability to and a reason for stepping out of their unusable patio doors. The designers decided from the start the fireplace would be the prominent feature and focal point for the entire project. A large fireplace accented with sitting walls and arbors was positioned to anchor the corner of the patio. Stone was chosen to set the fireplace apart as its own element. Brick was used for the sitting walls and brick accents were added to the fireplace to tie into the house. An inlaid herringbone brick detail was incorporated above the stone mantle to simulate artwork which is typically found above indoor fireplaces. Flagstone was used for the wall caps and hearth to match the patio and thicker flagstone tread stock was used for the mantle and top. The arbors were added to visually balance the pergolas at the opposite side of the patio. For the patio the designers created a series of offset spaces to help subtly divide the space into two areas, sitting and dining. Two large existing trees also help dictate the shape of the patio. Cut flagstone was chosen for the surface bordered by a double soldier edge of brick. The brick edging also surrounds a decorative gravel area topped with an urn fountain which provides a secondary focal point and the sound of water. Large flagstone treads were used for the steps leading to the previously unused patio doors. Opposite the fireplace a short walk leads to a square transition area with a statue chosen by the owner. The statue provides a strong focal point when entering from the driveway. A longer walk leads from this space along the house to the driveway. The pergolas and arbors were designed by the landscape designer as part of this project but were ultimately contracted separately by the owner. The larger square pergola was intended as an area for a bench or two separate from the main patio. The longer pergola was added later in the design phase to help provide shade to the interior of the house. The arbors at the fireplace were added to balance out the wood elements at the opposite side while adding additional architectural interest to the fireplace. While this project was predominantly hardscaping, planting and lighting were also incorporated into the design. Several large existing trees were retained and serious of smaller understory trees were added to help enclose the space. The designer’s took advantage of the large trees to place down lights on the branches to achieve a moonlight effect at night. Additional lighting was used on the pergola, to accent focal points, to up light the smaller trees and around the patio. Massed planting of Japanese forest grass provides bold foliage color for the shady garden. A mulch path leads off behind the fireplace to another garden and a secluded area ideal for a bench or small table and chairs. Additional plantings were added along the rear property line to screen and unsightly fence. This project has obviously completely changed the way the owners use their backyard. They now have a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors with the use of the patio doors. The large patio allows for entertaining small gatherings outdoors for the first time. The fireplace has definitely become the primary gathering place for family and friends.

Mariko Reed Architectural Photography
Example of a mid-century modern bedroom design in San Francisco

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s master blue tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Bring the inside out with beautiful weather-safe furnishings from Grange Furniture, and outdoor fabrics for your pillows and cushions, all available at steve mckenzie's in Atlanta. Acrylic stemware looks luxurious, but you'll have no fear entertaining outside with these fabulous glasses! Christina Wedge Photography

Matt Francis Photos
Corner shower - mid-sized traditional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor corner shower idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Integrated exercise room and office space, entertainment room with minibar and bubble chair, play room with under the stairs cool doll house, steam bath

Photography by Neely Tabor
Example of a classic light wood floor living room design in Nashville with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

In the large space, we added framing detail to separate the room into a joined, but visually zoned room. This allowed us to have a separate area for the kids games and a space for gathering around the TV during a moving or while watching sports. We added a large ceiling light to lower the ceiling in the space as well as soffits to give more visual dimension to the room. A large slip in cabinet tucks under the stairs for easy access to components. The large interior window and door lead to an upper office area that overlooks the room. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic detached three-car carport remodel in Manchester

Example of a small classic 3/4 gray tile, white tile and glass tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom design in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

This home had a generous master suite prior to the renovation; however, it was located close to the rest of the bedrooms and baths on the floor. They desired their own separate oasis with more privacy and asked us to design and add a 2nd story addition over the existing 1st floor family room, that would include a master suite with a laundry/gift wrapping room. We added a 2nd story addition without adding to the existing footprint of the home. The addition is entered through a private hallway with a separate spacious laundry room, complete with custom storage cabinetry, sink area, and countertops for folding or wrapping gifts. The bedroom is brimming with details such as custom built-in storage cabinetry with fine trim mouldings, window seats, and a fireplace with fine trim details. The master bathroom was designed with comfort in mind. A custom double vanity and linen tower with mirrored front, quartz countertops and champagne bronze plumbing and lighting fixtures make this room elegant. Water jet cut Calcatta marble tile and glass tile make this walk-in shower with glass window panels a true work of art. And to complete this addition we added a large walk-in closet with separate his and her areas, including built-in dresser storage, a window seat, and a storage island. The finished renovation is their private spa-like place to escape the busyness of life in style and comfort. These delightful homeowners are already talking phase two of renovations with us and we look forward to a longstanding relationship with them.