This exceptional private mediation space was inspired by the home owners trip to Japan. Authentic Tatami mats, rare, Asian antiques, Shoji Screens, create a peaceful haven. Photo by Durston Saylor

Kurtis Miller - KM Pics
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse red two-story mixed siding, board and batten and shingle exterior home remodel in Atlanta with a shingle roof

Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Interiors & Photo Styling: Lucy Interior Design | Susan Gilmore Photography
Trendy open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and white walls

Paul Dyer
This is an example of a transitional front yard concrete paver formal garden.

The five bay main block of the façade features a pedimented center bay. Finely detailed dormers with arch top windows sit on a graduated slate roof, anchored by limestone topped chimneys.

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional white one-story brick exterior home remodel in Phoenix with a shingle roof

The Watermill House is a beautiful example of a classic Hamptons wood shingle style home. The design and renovation would maintain the character of the exterior while transforming the interiors to create an open and airy getaway for a busy and active family. The house comfortably sits within its one acre lot surrounded by tall hedges, old growth trees, and beautiful hydrangeas. The landscape influenced the design approach of the main floor interiors. Walls were removed and the kitchen was relocated to the front of the house to create an open plan for better flow and views to both the front and rear yards. The kitchen was designed to be both practical and beautiful. The u-shape design features modern appliances, white cabinetry and Corian countertops, and is anchored by a beautiful island with a knife-edge marble countertop. The island and the dining room table create a strong axis to the living room at the rear of the house. To further strengthen the connection to the outdoor decks and pool area of the rear yard, a full height sliding glass window system was installed. The clean lines and modern profiles of the window frames create unobstructed views and virtually remove the barrier between the interior and exterior spaces. The open plan allowed a new sitting area to be created between the dining room and stair. A screen, comprised of vertical fins, allows for a degree of openness, while creating enough separation to make the sitting area feel comfortable and nestled in its own area. The stair at the entry of the house was redesigned to match the new elegant and sophisticated spaces connected to it. New treads were installed to articulate and contrast the soft palette of finishes of the floors, walls, and ceilings. The new metal and glass handrail was intended to reduce visual noise and create subtle reflections of light. Photo by Guillaume Gaudet

Patio - coastal patio idea in New York with no cover

Christopher Wesnofske
Large elegant brown two-story wood exterior home photo in New York with a shingle roof

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a small timeless gray one-story wood gable roof remodel in New York

Pool - large mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool idea in San Diego

Karl Neumann
Patio - rustic patio idea in Other with a fire pit and no cover

Large victorian white three-story wood gable roof idea in Providence

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman green one-story wood exterior home remodel in Portland

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
Example of an eclectic patio design in Seattle with no cover

Inspiration for a tropical backyard tile patio remodel in Miami with a fire pit and no cover

Project Details: Located in Central Phoenix on an irrigated acre lot, the design of this newly constructed home embraces the modern farm style. A plant palette of traditional Old Phoenix includes hardy, ornamental varieties which are historically accurate for the neighborhood. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Interior Designer: Barb Foley, Bouton & Foley Interiors Photography: Ian Denker Publications: Phoenix Home & Garden, September 2017

Transitional white two-story exterior home idea in Orlando with a mixed material roof