Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Japanese Maple 'Higasa Yama'. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Example of an eclectic home design design in Charlotte

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in DC Metro for spring.

Intersecting masses of ferns (ostrich, ghost, holly, tassel, wood, autumn, beech, lady, cinnamon, maidenhair, sensitive and Christmas) run along the banks of the small creek while Japanese maples and dwarf hemlocks create rhythm. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Gorgeous master bath with dramatic retro "wave" tile. Peak Photography
Example of a 1950s bathroom design in Los Angeles

Design ideas for a large farmhouse partial sun front yard brick driveway in Minneapolis for fall.

Naked buckwheat (Eriogonum nudum) with red buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens). Photo by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds

©ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign2014 Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic partial sun rooftop landscaping in New York with decking for fall.

Jeffrey Erb

This contemporary looking roof garden was designed for a bachelor's loft in Soho. We chose to soften the hard lines of the corrugated metal siding and contemporary furnishings with lush looking plantings in glazed Asian ceramic pots. The deck is comprised of interlocking deck tiles, a less expensive and simpler to install alternative to a custom-built deck. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient.

This rocky "shoreline" rings the dry garden (karasansui).
Inspiration for an asian landscaping in Manchester.

Big Berry Manzanita / Arctostaphylos glauca

The Garden Concierge. Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

container at dining area
Inspiration for a small mid-century modern partial sun backyard landscaping in Seattle.

The grey trend has evolved in the last twelve months. Nowadays browns, beige and a touch of grey are in demand. Greige is the new buzzword. Heavier hand scraped or contoured products, the rage that started around 2005 has taken a back seat in most areas, while a softer wire brushed "ceruse effect" seen mostly on White Oak has been remarkably strong showing no effects of becoming “dated” like the others mentioned. Ceruse Color Possibilities There are numerous color combinations to the "cerused" process with the most popular being white or off white. This design trend in hardwood flooring can have darker gray white oak with a mild ceruse off white effect. There are limitless possibilities in either a prefinished hardwood floor or with what we can create for you in a custom on-site finished hardwood floor. If something suits your fancy, contact us and we can work on creating just the look and sense of style you are looking for.

The very upright 'Orange Rocket' barberry contrasts with the prostrate 'Blue Cascade' blue atlas cedar. Photo by Jay Sifford.
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Clinton & Associates, PC
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in DC Metro.

David Morello
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Houston.