Tracy Yohe
Open concept kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Accent Finishes and Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office remodel in Austin with gray walls

Universal Landscape, Inc. www.universaldevgroup.com
Inspiration for a tropical home design remodel in Miami

Choice One Builders
Example of a trendy multicolored tile and porcelain tile bathroom design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and tile countertops

Elegant dining room photo in Dallas

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

Stone shower floor
Example of a mid-sized mountain style 3/4 pebble tile concrete floor corner shower design in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Grassy wooden steps with Bermuda stone border and handmade driftwood handrail. Outdoor lighting is also in the plant beds and down the trail
Photo of a tropical partial sun backyard garden path for spring.

This once terminally muddy water pond with no visibility is the main feature of the backyard. With changes made by Full Service Aquatics of Summit, NJ this pond is now a beautiful showcase of this backyard. All photos by Mike Gannon

Anne Houser

Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants. There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard! Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.

Volga Blue granite Double Ogee Edge Full Backsplash
Inspiration for an u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Providence with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Random width reclaimed oak flooring. Custom free-handed beveling, distressing, hand scraping, wire brushing. Finished with Rubio pure hand rubbed oil by Green Step Flooring, Inc. Home is located in Falls River neighborhood Raleigh, NC

stamped decorative concrete driveway
Carport - two-car carport idea in Providence

Plants and wisteria vine under the pergola
Photo of a traditional backyard landscaping in New York.

Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

Backyard stream flowing through fern garden and old wood forest.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical landscaping in Charleston.

Wilting tropical hibiscus leaves.

This is the hot tub which is built into the landscape.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Boston.