Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz Design: Natural Flow Interiors http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25418674/list/My-Houzz--Casual--Organic-Elegance-in-California

Home design - coastal home design idea in Tampa

NW Architectural Photography
Example of a large arts and crafts galley dark wood floor kitchen pantry design in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a coastal white tile white floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Studio Munroe, Photography byThomas Kuoh
Kitchen - contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and white backsplash

Aaron Leitz Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary blue tile and matchstick tile bathroom remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and gray countertops

Photography by Costas Picados
Trendy l-shaped enclosed kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula and black countertops

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and subway tile backsplash

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
Arts and crafts porch photo in San Francisco

©Jeff Herr Photography, Inc.
Example of a transitional brown floor, medium tone wood floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartz countertops

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2017 Houzz
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor bedroom design in New York with yellow walls and no fireplace

Kitchen Bases: Full Access, Catalina 275 A, Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore Kitchen Walls: SR Inset, Catalina 275 A, Paint Grade, Glacier Shelves: Full Access, Estridge, Comp. Rift Cut White Oak, Natural

This white office features a custom pullout desk/painting area under the window, ample bookcases, and storage, a television, built in file cabinets, Cabinets by Legacy Woodwork, Countertops by The Tile Gallery, plan and zoo details designed by space Interior Design

Izumi Tanaka
Open concept kitchen - mid-century modern galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and paneled appliances

Kitchen - country l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar photo in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets and white countertops

Kitchen - contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Example of a small transitional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula