Nat Rea Photography
Patio - transitional backyard patio idea in Boston

Meg Messina Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary shade and drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

"Creating a dramatic set of stairs without cumbersome framing" is what Franklin considers the greatest dilemma during the design process. Connecting three stories, he came up with a plan of opposing staircases that creates dynamic space rather than obscure it. Although massive in its footprint, the stair design retains the open-air feeling of the home without compromising strength. Without posts and framework to support them, the staircases seemingly float in the space. "The combination of steel stringers and rails, along with the hardwood steps," Franklin explains, "created enough strength for each set of stairs to, literally, be anchored by only four bolts." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

Inspiration for a large timeless backyard rectangular and concrete paver natural hot tub remodel in New York

James Brady Photography
This is an example of a contemporary side yard landscaping in San Diego.

Combination of herbs, wildflowers and perennials line this narrow, flagstone walkway. Irregular cut stone in stone dust provides easy drainage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman full sun front yard stone garden path in DC Metro.

building Lab is a design build firm specializing in Mid-Century-Modern architecture. Curb Appeal: Distinction and Harmony View of front entry from driveway. Photo by Scott Hargis.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

This is an example of a rustic partial sun brick garden path in Nashville.

Curb Appeal: the entire front part of the property is transformed. building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.
Large modern brown two-story clapboard and mixed siding gable roof idea in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a gray roof

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

This is an example of a large asian full sun backyard stone pond in San Francisco.

Shane Organ Photo
Inspiration for a large contemporary beige two-story stucco exterior home remodel in Wichita with a hip roof

Bliss Garden Design
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard stone landscaping in Seattle.

Design ideas for a large asian full sun backyard stone pond in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a side yard gravel garden path in Louisville.

Details make our custom homes special, as in this garden gate and pathway.
Transitional exterior home idea in Atlanta

A new Mediterranean inspired home in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood. The exterior is hard coat stucco and stacked stone with Seal Skin (SW7675) soffits, fascia boards and window trim. There are french wood doors from the dining room to the front patio. The second floor balcony is off of the loft/office. The custom wood garage doors are from Clopay Garage Door. Designed by Price Residential Design; Built by Epic Development; Photo by Brian Gassel

Trendy patio photo in Denver with a fire pit and no cover