Steve Lambert
Photo of a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

Jana Vanderhaar
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard landscaping.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard garden path in Orange County with decking.

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard mulch formal garden in Burlington.

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 blue tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor bathroom design in Dallas with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops and white countertops

The Crape Myrtles -although not native, were existing and left in place. Sustainable, native plantings were installed for year round interest and low maintenance erosion control.

Exterior of the home utilizes Hardie Shake, Hardie trim boards, and Boral cultured stone.
Large elegant beige two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in Denver with a hip roof and a shingle roof

A stone address marker and bluestone steppers lead you from the driveway entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Vivian Neeley, Stephen Shutts Design
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Architect: square three design studios Interior designer: GoGo Creations Builder: Clarum Homes
Trendy living room photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete patio remodel in Phoenix with a fire pit and a roof extension

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea

Inspiration for a small zen brown one-story wood exterior home remodel in Portland with a shed roof

Allard van der Hoek
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Amsterdam with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Staircase - transitional staircase idea

Brooklyn Garden Design © Todd Haiman Landscape Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver patio remodel in New York with no cover

A bird’s eye perspective of landscape concept surrounding existing patios. All construction installed by Goldberg & Rodler in the early 2000s survived Sandy. The backyard has now become a series of interconnected spaces with an emphasis on planting. Photo by Susan Sotera