Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse partial sun backyard formal garden in Boston for summer.

The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons to include Sedum rupestre 'Angelina', with chartreuse foliage, other varieties of sedum along with Echeveria succulents, Echinacea and grases. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Photo by Ryann Ford
Danish light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with no island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a country white two-story wood and board and batten gable roof remodel in Baltimore with a metal roof

Shelly Harrison Photography
Inspiration for a small coastal enclosed sunroom remodel in Boston with beige walls

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver formal garden.

Large transitional girl dark wood floor and brown floor childrens' room photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

Kyle J Caldwell

The entire back yard (including all views from the farm house) is highlighted by weaving shady glade gardens. The garden vs. grass line was delineated by watching the sun-shade patterns through the course of a summer day. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Aria Bethards
Kids' room - contemporary kids' room idea in Salt Lake City

Living room - rustic dark wood floor living room idea in Sacramento with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Sean Litchfield
Beach style bedroom photo in New York

Photo of a large tropical full sun front yard stone driveway in Miami for summer.

NSPJ Architects
Photo of a traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in Kansas City for summer.

This thoughtfully sited and detailed home is an example of a rural retreat that invites its visitors to unwind - its “great room” a natural gathering place that spills out to expansive decks and opens to the tranquil landscape beyond. Photo credit: Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects.

Josh Thornton
Mid-sized eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Chicago with multicolored walls

Outdoor living is an important part of Minnesota life. Whether we're warming up in the spring, sweating out the summer or cooling off in the fall, we Minnesotans take full advantage of our outdoor spaces. Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping

Patio - mid-sized mediterranean backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Miami with a gazebo

Inspiration for a small contemporary full sun and desert courtyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.