Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and solid surface countertops

Originally used as a landing space which was too far away from the front door and was severely under utilized. Since this is a rental apartment, I used temporary vinyl adhesive wallpaper and created a handbag wall for the busy career woman. The handbags were previously stored on a shelf too high for the petite resident in a bedroom closet. photo: Rikki Snyder

We refer to this style of garden as "basic," but it has all the features of a great growing space. You'll find raised beds filled with quality organic soil, rugged construction using natural (untreated) lumber, animal resistant fencing w/ground barrier, simple good looks, hinged gate with latch for easy access, and isles lined with weed block/crushed stone. At the same time, because we forgo some of the premium features of our "classic" gardens, our "basic" gardens and available at excellent prices.

Ryann Ford
Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone landscaping in Austin.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio remodel in Vancouver with a fire pit and no cover

Small elegant l-shaped kitchen pantry photo in Minneapolis with open cabinets and white cabinets

Peter Peirce
Mid-sized country medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Bridgeport with white walls

This is an example of a mid-sized backyard landscaping in DC Metro with a pergola for summer.

The Stainless Steel Box Rail Kit was used to create privacy in the entrance to this master bathroom.
Zen bedroom photo in Seattle

55" Motorized Pop Up TV at foot of bed. Motorized shades on windows.
Inspiration for a large modern master slate floor and gray floor bedroom remodel in Miami with white walls and no fireplace

How do you expand an L shaped Eichler with the challenge of extending a long dark entry? Klopf Architecture's solution, to design a light filled atrium in the hallway to open up the bedroom expansion with green plants, sky lights and a glass wall. Not to mention the thoughtfulness of a blind door with wood siding similar to the rest of the home. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, Jeffrey Prose, and Angela Todorova Contractor: William Lowe Construction Photography ©2013 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2013

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Metal Arbor: Porter Barn Wood Photography: Scott Sandler

Barn Garage at 271 Spring Island Drive; Photographs by Tom Jenkins
Example of a country red one-story gable roof design in Atlanta

The gorgeous "Charleston" home is 6,689 square feet of living with four bedrooms, four full and two half baths, and four-car garage. Interiors were crafted by Troy Beasley of Beasley and Henley Interior Design. Builder- Lutgert

Reagan Taylor Photography
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Milwaukee with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Michelle Drewes Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara

Mid-sized minimalist kitchen photo in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets