This caretaker unit will serve as a family basecamp so they can come to the mountains and enjoy their land while they plan to build their main house. By building the caretaker unit first, they were able to tackle some of the major expenses for the full build first: excavation, road building, septic and water systems.

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

Septic berm planting with shed.
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Inspiration for a deck remodel in Seattle

Masses of groundcover and perennials in front yard.
Photo of a front yard landscaping in Manchester.

Cedar deck with removable panels for access to septic system below. Railing and skirt detail.
Example of a deck design in Toronto

Backyard corner, We had to deal with a septic field, and designed this space accordingly. The corner is anchored with ‘Black Stockings’ ornamental grass. ‘Black Stockings’ has beautiful wide leaves that are a deep purple in color which reflex gracefully on a vase shaped plant that quickly stands out in a landscape. Black Stockings Fountain Grass is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. I have Black Stockings Fountain Grass in two Italian jumbo clay pots at my front entrance and their roots have totally taken over the pots. So this leads me to believe this ornamental grass would be great from erosion control.

Protected by mature pine and willow trees sits Bow Bog Road - a formerly neglected house that was demolished to make way for a one-of-a-kind dwelling that now looks perfectly at home among the surrounding greenery—almost as though it has always been there. The project presented the challenge of maintaining the existing foundation while creating a new residential haven that keeps the inhabitants close to nature while offering the facilities of a conventional city home. The new modern post and beam home features an addition adding more livable square footage to the 1 story house. The tongue and groove ceilings with exposed timber beams bring warmth into the house which is further illuminated by the abundance of natural sunlight coming through the windows. The homeowner can enjoy the stunning seasonal foliage within a home designed to become one with the existing landscape. Made for relaxation and comfort, the custom-built home features a master suite; guest suite; and two additional bedrooms. A sunroom invites the indoors inside and leads to the great room with stunning large windows that provide views of the ever-changing New England landscape. The specially designed kitchen is a welcomed contrast with its darker wood color. This amazing home is fully off-grid with a geothermal system; solar; septic system; and a 1,000 ft well. "Robert was excellent to work with and very receptive to our desires with our new home build, working with us across several significant revisions on a beautiful custom home. Truly a pleasure to work with." - Jeff Craig, Homeowner

Total interior and exterior renovation and modernization of a 1970's California Ranch home.
Large trendy two-story wood gable roof photo in Other

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

This 4 car garage with workshop a design build project to provide the largest garage possible while still maintaining a large backyard and plenty of open space for the septic field. The garage is a 4 car stacked with a bathroom and a workshop that can hold one car that follows the property line. The front garage has a 10' plate height with the front half with a 9' ceiling with a loft for storage and the back half is open rafter so there is room for a car lift. Workshop is open rafter except the back room that is conditioned.

Geometric Pool with Spa: -Customized “design” to comply with setbacks to well/septic (initially client wanted a true rectangle) -Raised Spa with Blue Ridge & Tower Hill Granite veneer -Extra-large top step / sun-shelf -Dark Grey imported Granite coping -Paramount PV-R in-floor cleaning system (pool is 99% vacuum free without the need of any type robot) -Limestone Patio

'Karley Rose' pennisetum and liatris spicata dancing in the late afternoon sun.
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

GO BACK IN TIME TO A SIMPLER LIFE! A unique 24HR GATED community with home sites from 1-2 buildable acres offering casual yet sophisticated living. 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Game rm + Study. The 12 FT ceilings, 8 FT doors, gas fireplace, crown molding & unique ceramic flooring add to the warmth & ambiance of this comfortable home. SAVE $$ with ENERGY SAVING FEATURES like double pane windows, radiant barrier, spray foam insulation block walls, 2 Gas RENAE HWH's & 3 super high efficiency a/c units. The master suite includes wet bar, custom closets, jetted tub & bidet. Exterior features include TREX deck front porch, 21X24 covered back patio with gas fireplace, insulated metal roof + OVERSIZED 3 car garage. Buildable area 1.8 acres. Upstairs guest suite 16 X 34 has a full bath, 2 closets, built-in desk + wall unit & pre-plumbed for wet bar. The 21 X 25 gathering room is lined with custom cabinetry & wet bar. Enjoy beautiful sunsets & tranquil preserve views from your screened pool + heated spa. The kitchen is amazing with granite countertops, huge prep island, gas cooktop, wine refrig & KitchenAid Stainless Steel appliances. Visit BSR, a one of a kind sanctuary & over 300 acres of environmentally protected preserve. Build your custom designed home on 1 of the 30 remaining lots/City water & septic.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Own your own Lodge! This 1 year old home has layers of mountain views including Brasstown Bald & overlooks a 10 acre common area with pond. 5,182 sq ft., 3 level home has private elevator, outdoor fireplace, levels of spacious decks, screened rooms, brick paver driveay, sprinkler system, alarm system, central vac system, steam showers, 2 tankless on-demand hot water heaters, geo-thermal HVAC, private office, theater room & solid wood doors. Kitchen has butlers pantry, double ovens, warming drawer, SubZero and ice machine. Every bedroom is a suite. Wood floors, walls and ceilings in majority of house. Subdivision of 7 lots and high-end homes share common area, paved road, pond nad barn all surrounded by wood fencing. 4 bedroom septic on file.

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

This 3.5-acre commercial project features complete site improvements, including retention, storm water, fill, septic, parking lot, well, and on-site 15,000-gallon water storage for fire suppression.

Example of a trendy home design design in Dallas