Modern House Productions
Large mountain style indoor tile and rectangular indoor pool house photo in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a transitional formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Portland Maine with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Patio - coastal one-story and backyard stucco and tile patio idea with a roof extension and a fireplace

This project, by Houston based pool builder and authorized Ledge Lounger Dealer, Custom Design Pools, features multiple seating areas, both in pool and out of pool, making it ideal for entertaining and socializing.

Pool fountain - small modern backyard stone and rectangular pool fountain idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard tile patio remodel in Toronto with no cover and a bbq area

This bath opens to the back patio for a future pool. It is a long, narrow space so we incorporated an open shelf for pool towels right inside the door.

Design ideas for a mediterranean partial sun garden path in Seattle.

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard tile and rectangular lap pool fountain design in Philadelphia

Specialty Pool and Fountain. Photos- Craig Westerman, Hometrack
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone and rectangular pool design in Baltimore

Courtyard fountain, landscaping, and exterior.
Design ideas for a mediterranean front yard water fountain landscape in Santa Barbara.

Liz Daly Photography
Inspiration for a small timeless formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with green walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio kitchen remodel in Austin with a roof extension

“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”

Valor Gas Fireplace L1 Series with Long Beach Driftwood log set.
Mid-sized minimalist formal and open concept carpeted living room photo in Portland with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

© Willett Photography www.willettphoto.com — in Atlanta, GA.
Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master ceramic tile and beige tile limestone floor freestanding bathtub idea in Atlanta with beige cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops

Family room - mid-sized traditional ceramic tile and beige floor family room idea in Salt Lake City with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Dramatic guest bathroom with soaring angled ceilings, oversized walk-in shower, floating vanity, and extra tall mirror. A muted material palette is used to focus attention to natural light and matte black accents. A simple pendant light offers a soft glow.

Rooftop Garden Seating and Living
Example of a trendy rooftop rooftop deck container garden design in New York with no cover