Photography by Joe Dodd
This is an example of a large contemporary partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in San Francisco for summer.

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Salt Lake City.

Inspiration for a victorian gray two-story gable roof remodel in San Francisco

Patio - rustic stone patio idea with a bbq area

This is an example of a rustic backyard stone pond in New York.

Japanese Tatami Dining Room featuring Tatami Mats and Garden View. Design and Build by Trilogy Partners. Photos Roger Wade Photography. Featured Architectural Digest May 2010

Jeri Koegel
Trendy l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Witta Circle House: Noosa, Queensland, Australia by Tim Ditchfield Architects. Photo by Andrew Manson. www.mansonimages.com
Example of a trendy concrete floating staircase design in Brisbane

Tom Jenkins Photography Siding color: Sherwin Williams 7045 (Intelectual Grey) Shutter color: Sherwin Williams 7047 (Porpoise) Trim color: Sherwin Williams 7008 (Alabaster) Windows: Andersen

David Burroughs
Huge transitional beige three-story stone house exterior photo in Miami with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Tropical white one-story wood gable roof idea in Miami

Entryway - traditional entryway idea in New York with a black front door

Photo of a traditional partial sun gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

Mark Boisclair
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern backyard stone and custom-shaped infinity pool fountain remodel in Phoenix

Garden pool and steps
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional courtyard water fountain landscape in Burlington.

Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
Inspiration for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and shade side yard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Indianapolis for spring.

Photo of a large contemporary full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

the bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent. Photo Credit: Sherwood Cox