Patio - mid-sized farmhouse backyard stone patio idea in Detroit with a roof extension and a bbq area

This beautiful Birmingham, MI home had been renovated prior to our clients purchase, but the style and overall design was not a fit for their family. They really wanted to have a kitchen with a large “eat-in” island where their three growing children could gather, eat meals and enjoy time together. Additionally, they needed storage, lots of storage! We decided to create a completely new space. The original kitchen was a small “L” shaped workspace with the nook visible from the front entry. It was completely closed off to the large vaulted family room. Our team at MSDB re-designed and gutted the entire space. We removed the wall between the kitchen and family room and eliminated existing closet spaces and then added a small cantilevered addition toward the backyard. With the expanded open space, we were able to flip the kitchen into the old nook area and add an extra-large island. The new kitchen includes oversized built in Subzero refrigeration, a 48” Wolf dual fuel double oven range along with a large apron front sink overlooking the patio and a 2nd prep sink in the island. Additionally, we used hallway and closet storage to create a gorgeous walk-in pantry with beautiful frosted glass barn doors. As you slide the doors open the lights go on and you enter a completely new space with butcher block countertops for baking preparation and a coffee bar, subway tile backsplash and room for any kind of storage needed. The homeowners love the ability to display some of the wine they’ve purchased during their travels to Italy! We did not stop with the kitchen; a small bar was added in the new nook area with additional refrigeration. A brand-new mud room was created between the nook and garage with 12” x 24”, easy to clean, porcelain gray tile floor. The finishing touches were the new custom living room fireplace with marble mosaic tile surround and marble hearth and stunning extra wide plank hand scraped oak flooring throughout the entire first floor.

Kimberly Evans
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard stone and rectangular landscaping in Atlanta.

Geoff Miasnik
This is an example of a large tropical partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Hawaii for summer.

Trent Bell
Patio container garden - transitional backyard gravel patio container garden idea with no cover

Coup D'Etat
Guesthouse - small contemporary one-story and detached metal gray guesthouse idea in Toronto

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Phoenix with a roof extension and a fireplace

West Los Angeles
Example of a trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in Los Angeles

Sideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.

The owners of this charming Spanish-style home wanted an oasis in their small backyard. In just 1,400 square feet, not only did we give them a pool and spa, but also an inviting area for lounging and eating, created from repurposed vintage brick. Their love of Mexican design is seen in a new Talavera-tiled outdoor shower area. Softly billowing California native plants mingle with a growing collection of cacti and succulents.

Manolo Langis
Example of a classic backyard rectangular pool house design in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a large mediterranean master medium tone wood floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall bedroom remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard landscaping in Toronto.

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

A line of 'Skyracer' molinia repeats the same element from the front yard and is paralleled by a bluestone stepper path into the lawn. Westhauser Photography

Kimberly Evans
Mid-sized mountain style backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub photo in Atlanta

Inspiration for a large transitional full sun backyard stone walkway in DC Metro for summer.

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.