Example of a transitional carpeted living room design in Denver with beige walls and a standard fireplace

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Example of a beach style home design design in Tampa

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Example of a beach style home design design in Tampa

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Photography by Chase Daniel
Example of a huge tuscan white two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Austin with a mixed material roof

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Inspiration for a large timeless backyard concrete paver deck remodel with a roof extension and a bbq area

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Home design - coastal home design idea in Tampa

Organized Living Classica closet design in bisque. Organization tip & image from pro organizer, Amanda LeBlanc: store shoes heel to toe - not only does make it easy to see them, it also help you save space! See more Classica designs: http://organizedliving.com/home/products/classica/inspiration-gallery

Patio - large mid-century modern backyard concrete patio idea in Los Angeles with a roof extension

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Beach style home design photo in Tampa

Elegant gravel patio photo in Burlington with a fire pit and no cover

Modern pergola on Chicago rooftop deck. Minimal materials used and clean lines define the space and pergola. Lounge seating under retractable mesh shade panels on a track system. Roof deck materials are composite and built on frame system. Contemporary rooftop deck. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley

Custom-made cat walkways, built-in feline fun. © Holly Lepere
Example of an eclectic family room design in Santa Barbara with green walls

Elegant foyer stair wraps a paneled, two-story entry hall. David Burroughs
Staircase - traditional wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Baltimore with painted risers

This outdoor living area was a new build and needed protection from the sun. The Sunbrella shading is stationary and attached to the structure with stainless steel hardware. Designs by Dian fabricated and installed the shading. All custom pillows were fabricated by Designs by Dian.

Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Design ideas for a huge farmhouse gravel driveway in DC Metro.

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Inspiration for a mediterranean orange floor front door remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a medium wood front door

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Restoration Hardware "Vintage Hooks".