The Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and addition gives a mid-century feel to what was originally a ranch home. Beyond the entry with a skylight is the great room with a vaulted ceiling which opens to the backyard.

Rectangular pool photo in Santa Barbara

Trent Bell Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary porch remodel in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

Example of a huge transitional living room design in Houston with a music area

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Outdoor kitchen deck - scandinavian outdoor kitchen deck idea in New York with a pergola

Without the space for a large pool this compact vinyl liner pool was designed with two purposes. In summer it can be used as a refreshing plunge pool, while in spring and fall it can be heated to hot spring temperature and significantly extend the pool season. The three sheer descent waterfalls are both beautiful and practical as they help to soften the sounds of area traffic.

Textures - gravel, cement, grasses, rock-filled gabion walls, and corten steel planters - form dramatic layers.
Photo of a modern water fountain landscape in Seattle.

Inspiration for a transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in San Francisco

This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

Beyond design and materials, a key to achieving the simple elegance of the space was the clients' desire to dedicate it to a single purpose. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Joshua Pritt

Homeowner loves their new infrared grill!!
Small beach style backyard patio kitchen photo in Jacksonville with decking and no cover

Mid Century Modern Carport with cathedral ceiling and steel post construction. Greg Hadley Photography
Inspiration for a small timeless beige one-story brick exterior home remodel in DC Metro

Large transitional backyard deck photo in Seattle with a pergola

scott mantz
Photo of a small coastal partial sun side yard stone vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Transitional white two-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Austin with a hip roof and a metal roof

Overlooking the alluring St. Lucie River in sunny south Florida, this private getaway at the Floridian Golf and Yacht Club is pristine and radiant. The villa is ideal for entertaining. Its spacious, open floor plan and courtyard design dissolve the divisions between indoors and outdoors. A Bonisolli Photography

James Ray Spahn
Inspiration for a cottage indoor indoor pool remodel in DC Metro

A stone address marker and bluestone steppers lead you from the driveway entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Mountain style backyard rectangular hot tub photo in San Diego