Ladder to the loft.
Small eclectic wooden straight open staircase photo in San Francisco

Traditional three-story stone exterior home idea in Philadelphia

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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun and rock hillside stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

From the doorway of the master bedroom, the entertainment loft appears to hover over the living space below. Franklin took advantage of the existing hay track in the peak of the ceiling, using it to conceal wiring needed to run the fan and lights. In order to preserve the quality of the ceiling, the architect covered the original slats with 6" insulated panels (SIP's). While his children were younger, Franklin recognized the need to child-proof the space. "I installed Plexiglas on all the railings so the kids couldn’t climb over them when they were very small," he explains. While some of the sheeting was removed over time, Franklin laughs, " The Plexiglas on the railings by the pool table will always stay since we are so bad at pool! Too many balls fly off the table and could injure someone in the gathering room below." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

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Inspiration for a transitional white brick exterior home remodel in Nashville

Interior Design by Joe Ginsberg Photo by Pixy Liao
Home theater - small contemporary enclosed carpeted home theater idea in New York with brown walls

The stones steps are local stone placed in such a way to make the climb and descent comfortable to traverse. Often natural stone steps have varying sized risers and treads that make their use difficult. We strive to make it not only beautiful but functional.

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

The appearance of steep climb from the driveway to the front door is minimized by a winding staircase, landings and an inviting stream, waterfall and pond.

Photo: Faith Towers © 2015 Houzz
Beach style home design photo in Boston

Take a fallen tree to the sawmill to be cut in two. Salvage a few more dead trees and you have a footbridge to cross the creek.
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard garden path with decking for spring.

Photo: Sean Litchfield
Example of a mid-sized trendy wooden curved staircase design in New York with metal risers

Steep entry stairs and an entry window look onto these lighted metal spheres with glass 'leaves' by artist Jesse Kelley. The grass groundcover will eventually fill in tightly. The metal trellises obscure concrete pilings. Flowering evergreen vines are climbing the trellises

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Example of a beach style foyer design in Los Angeles with beige walls

Double retaining walls of round natural fieldstone were used to correct a steep grade change and drainage issues in the yard while simultaneously beautifying and framing the property. Trees on the slope were installed using manpower, as machinery wasn’t able to make the climb.

After picture of the Artificial lawn installation, featuring Bella Turfs Cascade Elite and new fencing. By: Emilio Bottiglieri
Design ideas for an eclectic partial sun backyard landscaping in Vancouver.