Reminiscent of a 1910 Shingle Style, this new stone and cedar shake home welcomes guests through a classic doorway framing a view of the Long Island Sound beyond. Paired Tuscan columns add formality to the graceful front porch.

This transitional home blends a modern aesthetic with a character home in a historic neighborhood of Metro Vancouver. Featuring custom architectural concrete, paving stones, horizontal cedar fencing and siding, backyard metal trellis and a very unique and modern landscape, this home is a perfect space for entertaining.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept and formal living room remodel in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco

Stone patio
Inspiration for a craftsman patio remodel in Charlotte

Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Baltimore.

Few materials can match the natural beauty of a newly installed wood deck and fence, which were a dramatic transformation for this small backyard patio. A paraffin treatment brings out the rich colors of ipe, a hardwood with a 30 year life expectancy. We gave the fence a contemporary twist by running the boards horizontally and varying the width, gradually thinning them as they go up. The bluestone pavers add a bit of contrast and visual interest on the patio floor. In order to save space, our clients asked us to build the planters into the fence itself, rather than resting any free-standing planters on the patio floor. This backyard is located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. See more garden design photos at www.amberfreda.com.

Outdoor fireplace with casual seating
Large beach style backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Diego with a fire pit and no cover

Our clients wanted a sophisticated yet family-friendly backyard with defined areas for lounging and recreation. The large patio accommodates all of their outdoor furniture, with a refined look that harkens back to their East Coast roots. The expansive lawn area allows their children to play and run to and from the play area situated at the other end of the yard.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in DC Metro with no fireplace and gray walls

This photo was taken right after the original installation, showing the "tongue" of lawn amid the newly created woodland planting beds The woodland trees are Dogwoods, Redbuds and Serviceberries. Design and Photograph by.Patrick Murphy

Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Philadelphia.

This is an example of a transitional backyard landscaping in Boston.

The narrow site challenged the design team to create a modern home that blended within its surroundings and maximized its views of the lake. All of the modern elements intertwine and weave together framing the view while drawing the lake up to the porch and finally connecting to the sky. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Deck - eclectic deck idea in Chicago

Our client wanted to create a fresh outdoor living space within their outdated backyard and to give a makeover to their entire property. The overall setting was a tremendous asset to the spaces - a large wetland area just behind their home, full of interesting birds and wildlife that the homeowner values. We designed and built a spacious covered outdoor living space as the backyard focal point. The kitchen and bar area feature a Hestan grill, kegerator and refrigerator along with ample counter space. This structure is heated by Infratech heaters for maximum all-season use. An array of six skylights allows light into the space and the adjacent windows. While the covered space is the focal point of the backyard, the entire property was redesigned to include a bluestone patio and pathway, dry creek bed, new planting, extensive low voltage outdoor lighting and a new entry monument. The design fits seamlessly among the existing mature trees and the backdrop of a beautiful wetland area beyond. The structure feels as if it has always been a part of the home. William Wright Photography

We absolutely love this water feature! This little pond provides all the beauty and relaxing sounds of a waterfall without taking to much space from your patio. By Alexander Concrete and Construction - Outdoor living specialists

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in San Francisco

This small garden was a mess of weeds. We planted a Japanese maple in the corner and vinca as a flowering ground cover. This is the first spring for this garden.