Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Inspiration for a country backyard tile and rectangular lap pool house remodel in San Francisco

Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

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Mid-sized trendy backyard rectangular and tile lap hot tub photo in San Francisco

Photography by Juliana Franco
Inspiration for a mid-century modern front door remodel in Houston with a glass front door

Photo Credits to Marc Fowler of Metropolis Studio
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Inspiration for a coastal two-story wood gable roof remodel in Boston

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Richard Powers
Example of a tuscan u-shaped seated home bar design in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

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Photo by Langdon Clay
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor and yellow floor multiuse home gym photo in San Francisco with brown walls

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Photo of a contemporary dining room with a magnificent expresso color wood table, elegant modern crystal chandelier and an oil painting named Efferervecence that is very calming. Robert Brantley Photography

Pool - large transitional concrete paver and rectangular pool idea with a bbq area

Michael Hsu
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These homeowners told us they were so in love with some of the details in our Springbank Hill renovation that they wanted to see a couple of them in their own home - so we obliged! It was an honour to know that we nailed the design on the original so perfectly that another family would want to bring a similar version of it into their own home. In the kitchen, we knocked out the triangular island and the pantry to make way for a better layout with even more storage space for this young family. A fresh laundry room with ample cabinetry and a serene ensuite with a show-stopping black tub also brought a new look to what was once a dark and dated builder grade home. Designer: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc.

Jonathan Wallen
Inspiration for a huge timeless rectangular pool remodel in New York with a bbq area

A perfect little seating area next to a heritage orange tree.
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