Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard stone garden path in Charleston for summer.

Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped beige floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

We at Russell Architects have had the privilege of designing a variety of stained glass windows for our residential clients. These are a few examples. Photos by Dan Rockafellow of Rockafellow Photography

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard retaining wall landscape in DC Metro.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard staircase remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Houston

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master carpeted bedroom design in St Louis with white walls

Hooker furniture Mélange collection
Transitional dining room photo in Phoenix

We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

The search was on for a retaining/seat wall face stone that would complement the Smoked Pine Borealis paver. The new Dark Ridge color Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone by Boral really jumped out at the client as he browsed my manufacturer catalogs.

In this small bathroom we redesigned the layout for a better functioning bathroom, we removed the existing bath tub and installed a larger shower area. The shower walls are Caraway Ironstone cultured marble that included a larger shower caddy and decorative chair rail around the glass block window. 3/8” Clear glass TruFit shower enclosure, 72” tall one swing door and stationary panel. Kohler 60”x36” white shower base and coordinating shower drain. Waypoint 450S in Maple wood with Mocha Glaze stain vanity and built in cabinetry was installed with Giallo Ornamental granite countertops with a white undermount china sink and back/side splashes. A Kichler 3 light bath sconce in Olde Bronze finish and Broan ventilation fan with light was installed in the shower area. White ergo height compact elongated Gerber toilet, Delta shower with handheld combo shower head, Delta widespread two handle faucet, 18” towel bar, robe hook and toilet paper holder in Venetian bronze. The flooring is Emblem 7”x20” tile in Summerwheat brown wood look.

Industrial Patio Gate Pelon Saenz
Example of a mid-sized tuscan side yard stone patio design in Austin with a pergola

Custom designed kitchen by Foster+Partners | Produced by Molteni&C Dada, Italy

Close up!! (staircase) Kehoe Kustom, LLC
Inspiration for a timeless deck remodel in New York

Never The Rock Photography
Drop-in bathtub - large craftsman master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub idea in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Hay Loft Door
Mudroom - mid-sized cottage concrete floor mudroom idea in Philadelphia with beige walls