Really small entry garden that will be interesting all year long. Evergreens for winter, deutzia, bulbs, and a serviceberry for spring, pinks. carex, and hydrangeas for summer. photo by Jill Davis

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone landscaping in New York.

This is the story about a kitchen that was showing it’s age with white countertops and dark oak cabinets on a dark oak floor. It all worked once, but now the kitchen felt dark, cramped and dysfunctional. The owners were looking for a total kitchen transformation. After a disastrous beginning with a contractor taking their money and vanishing into thin air, the owners were left with a completely gutted kitchen that consisted of only the walls. They hired Rick Jacobson to rescue them and restart the project. The new kitchen design began with the idea of using Cobalt Blue as a primary color. The blue seen on many glassware pieces is Cobalt Blue, and it was decided to use it in the tile for the kitchen, as well as the pendant lights. Another goal was to make the kitchen brighter with an easier traffic flow, as well as completely updated cabinetry. And there were traffic patterns to improve, a refrigerator to move, and exhaust vents to reroute. Rick Jacobson listened to the owners and worked to create the kitchen that the owners imagined. He began by thinking through the traffic flow patterns. He noted that the doorway from the dining room needed to be widened. He added rounded doorway headers to match the home’s existing décor. He carefully thought through where the kitchen island should be, including how opening the oven doors would be in relation to people sitting at the kitchen island at a family gathering. Kitchen cabinet touches include off edge flat panel doors, soft close wooden drawers, and a spice cabinet with two slide-out racks. The new longer center island features a drawer microwave that opens and closes automatically with the push of a button. The center island also features two recycling bins and seating for four. Rick even thought of adding decorative elements to the existing half wall to make it look in line with the kitchen island. The kitchen’s black granite countertops offer an unusually appealing view: There are lots of interesting reflections throughout the kitchen. Another of Rick’s touches is that all of the lights, including recessed ceiling lights, three cobalt blue pendant lights and below cabinet lights are on dimmers which work to balance daytime and nighttime lighting. The under mounted stainless steel single sink is complemented with a gooseneck faucet. The stainless steel gas range is thin enough to allow for a wide drawer below for utensils, and the stainless steel vent hood is vented through the ceiling to outdoors, allowing additional storage space in the top cabinets. Double ovens with white doors are the perfect match to the cabinets, with a location that makes baking and roasting easier with the two large vertical storage for baking sheets and supplies nearby. The result: A functional, open, bright and Cobalt blue kitchen.

Inspiration for a shade backyard stone landscaping in Dallas with a fire pit for fall.

This early 90's contemporary home was in need of some major updates and when my clients purchased it they were ready to make it their own. The home features large open rooms, great natural light and stunning views of Lake Washington. These clients love bold vibrant colors and clean modern lines so the goal was to incorporate those in the design without it overwhelming the space. Balance was key. The end goal was for the home to feel open and airy yet warm and inviting. This was achieved by bringing in punches of color to an otherwise white or neutral palate. Texture and visual interest were achieved throughout the house through the use of wallpaper, fabrics, and a few one of a kind artworks.

Liquid wallpaper, Glass beads
Foyer - mid-sized contemporary ceramic tile foyer idea in Chicago with gray walls and a dark wood front door

A front yard in South Florida is transformed by landscape design. New walkways, fencing, plantings and a courtyard garden enhance the front yard space. Matthew Giampietro

Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
Bedroom - coastal master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom idea in Nashville with white walls

Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and single-sink alcove shower photo in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

this garage conversion includes custom built in cabinets with barn doors and movie projection area, hardwood flooring and a built in wall folding bed cabinet 4" LED recessed lights throughout the vaulted ceilings with a white wood siding and reclaimed wood beams

Scott Pease Photography
Example of a classic wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase design in Cleveland with wooden risers

Fiber Optic Star Ceiling with 1500 star that vary in brightness as a realistic twinkling. With 4 shooting star set to appear every 30 to 60 seconds interval. Backup system installed that guarantees a 20 to 30 years life span. Everything is custom made to the customer wishes.

This view shows the lot and the location of the new eco-paver parking pad. The fence has yet to be replaced. One can also see the new stacked stone retaining walls. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy

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

Alan Tansey
Wine cellar - contemporary wine cellar idea in New York

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Las Vegas

The addition of cozy landscape lighting ensures our clients can enjoy this space day and night, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Large arts and crafts backyard stone patio photo in Detroit with a fireplace and a gazebo

This beautiful geometric project designed by Mike Farley has a lot of elevation changes with a stunning view of the golfcourse. The flush spa was kept near the house for easy access and blended with the contemporary style of the home. Both the outdoor kitchen and fire pit area are used as retaining walls with the elevation change. It also gives lots of seating along with the bar stools - inside and outside the pool. The water feature is a sheer rain fall that is kept low so that the golf course view isn't blocked. There is a nice sized tanning ledge to hang out on. The outdoor kitchen has a grill, trash can, drop in cooler and lots of seating. The cabana has cam lights for evening fun. We used ceramic on the patio that looks like wood and has greys and browns in it. The concrete is grey with a heavy texture. The channels have Mexican Pebble to blend with the grey tones.

Brick inlay detail - brings loads of interest and texture into the space. This detail in the garden patio allows you to enjoy the wonderful play on the beautiful rich colors of the hardscape materials.