The side of the island has convenient storage for cookbooks and other essentials. The strand woven bamboo flooring looks modern, but tones with the oak flooring in the rest of the house. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson

The decorative gravel seen in this photo is actually the top of a Bio Swale - designed to capture rain water & return it to the water table. This could also be used as a grey water capture basin. Surrounded by drought tolerant plantings from the Mediterranean regions of the world. Photo by: Karen Miller

Family room - mid-sized modern open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room idea with white walls and no fireplace

Small minimalist wooden straight cable railing staircase photo with wooden risers

Koi Pond in natural surrounding with stones and waterfall.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston for spring.

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

This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.

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

Koi Pond in natural surrounding with stones and waterfall. Shows lighting and fountain for fun... a wider view with landscape design surrounding pond area.

Tom Stout
Elegant exterior home photo in Los Angeles

water fall, koi, pond, stone work, entertainment from nature
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston for spring.

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept brown floor and medium tone wood floor front door remodel with white walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Mid-sized minimalist master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo with white walls and no fireplace

Mid-sized minimalist master linoleum floor and beige floor alcove shower photo with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and marble countertops

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom design with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master light wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel with white walls and no fireplace

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