A home for two artists and their young daughter, this project sought to imbue a Brooklyn townhouse with the memory of the owner's former soho loft. To this end, the parlor floor was entirely opened up to create a floor-through space culminating in new full height glass doors. The client's extensive collection of art books line the entire west wall, with sliding panels providing space for the hanging of art. The shelves are spaced in an ascending gradient from small to large such that books can be organized by size. A series of existing light shafts were uncovered and put to new use as vitrines for sculpture, introducing surprising moments of daylight to the interior of the building. The existing three family residence was converted into a triplex with a new basement apartment.Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Completion: Fall 2005Size: 3200 s.f.Photography: Seong Kwon

Ryan Theede
Large arts and crafts beige three-story mixed siding exterior home photo

A home for two artists and their young daughter, this project sought to imbue a Brooklyn townhouse with the memory of the owner's former soho loft. To this end, the parlor floor was entirely opened up to create a floor-through space culminating in new full height glass doors. The client's extensive collection of art books line the entire west wall, with sliding panels providing space for the hanging of art. The shelves are spaced in an ascending gradient from small to large such that books can be organized by size. A series of existing light shafts were uncovered and put to new use as vitrines for sculpture, introducing surprising moments of daylight to the interior of the building. The existing three family residence was converted into a triplex with a new basement apartment.Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Completion: Fall 2005Size: 3200 s.f.Photography: Seong Kwon

Gorgeous multi-level outdoor living room and kitchen to host large family gatherings and parties! Spacious and clean built to look original to the home. Extensions of the current smaller patio without looking like an "add-on." We added 900 sq ft of outdoor living space. 600 sf covered, and 300 sf uncovered. We built matching stucco beams, columns and skirt walls. We used wrought iron and powercoated railing, travertine tile and matching travertine paversm stained T&G pine ceiling, White Springs 3 cm granite and RCS Cutlass Pro II grill and doors. The curve design of the front rail and the 12' ceiling height (17' from the ground) makes for a very grand living experience. Photo Credit: TK Images

Small footprint residential landscape packs a punch. Outdoor dining, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, indoor/outdoor living, spectacular lighting, great fireplace and fireplace chimney. Steve Silverman Imaging

A stainless steel kitchen integrated into a large scale landscaping makeover. The bronze undertone to a grey stainless steel cabinets adds a complementary contrast to the light grey tones of the house and landscaping. With an oversized sink that doubles as an ice bar and a fridge, this kitchen was designed with hosting poolside in mind.

"An entry to a space where traditions are made and loved ones gather to share their life experiences." We designed this space for a family that desired a beautiful dining room to complete their home decor. The rustic dining table reveals their casual warmth and at the same time the double crystal chandeliers uncover their refined taste for a touch of elegance. The walls are adorned in tradition with the light creamy wall covering while the deep accents in the artwork and accessories keep the eye engaged in a place of comfort. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639

The main photo of the Harmony House Extension showcases the new addition from an angled perspective, highlighting the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The sunroom, with its extensive glass windows and doors, allows for uninterrupted views of the wooded landscape, drawing natural light into the space. Adjacent to the sunroom is a covered deck featuring a ceiling fan, providing a comfortable transitional space for relaxation. Beyond the covered deck, the uncovered deck steps down gracefully to the lush landscape, creating a layered experience that encourages occupants to move seamlessly from the sunroom to the outdoor environment. This design effectively pulls the occupant outside, enhancing their connection with nature.

Craftsman style deck by Osmond Designs.
Deck - mid-sized craftsman backyard balcony deck idea in Salt Lake City with a roof extension

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Inspiration for a large transitional backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Providence with a pergola

Gorgeous multi-level outdoor living room and kitchen to host large family gatherings and parties! Spacious and clean built to look original to the home. Extensions of the current smaller patio without looking like an "add-on." We added 900 sq ft of outdoor living space. 600 sf covered, and 300 sf uncovered. We built matching stucco beams, columns and skirt walls. We used wrought iron and powercoated railing, travertine tile and matching travertine paversm stained T&G pine ceiling, White Springs 3 cm granite and RCS Cutlass Pro II grill and doors. The curve design of the front rail and the 12' ceiling height (17' from the ground) makes for a very grand living experience. Photo Credit: TK Images

Gorgeous multi-level outdoor living room and kitchen to host large family gatherings and parties! Spacious and clean built to look original to the home. Extensions of the current smaller patio without looking like an "add-on." We added 900 sq ft of outdoor living space. 600 sf covered, and 300 sf uncovered. We built matching stucco beams, columns and skirt walls. We used wrought iron and powercoated railing, travertine tile and matching travertine paversm stained T&G pine ceiling, White Springs 3 cm granite and RCS Cutlass Pro II grill and doors. The curve design of the front rail and the 12' ceiling height (17' from the ground) makes for a very grand living experience. Photo Credit: TK Images

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Patio - modern backyard tile patio idea with no cover

Gorgeous multi-level outdoor living room and kitchen to host large family gatherings and parties! Spacious and clean built to look original to the home. Extensions of the current smaller patio without looking like an "add-on." We added 900 sq ft of outdoor living space. 600 sf covered, and 300 sf uncovered. We built matching stucco beams, columns and skirt walls. We used wrought iron and powercoated railing, travertine tile and matching travertine paversm stained T&G pine ceiling, White Springs 3 cm granite and RCS Cutlass Pro II grill and doors. The curve design of the front rail and the 12' ceiling height (17' from the ground) makes for a very grand living experience. Photo Credit: TK Images

Example of a large classic l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen design in Providence with an island, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and green walls

The was a house that was worked on after Hurricane Sandy, the existing patio was capped in bluestone and got a new veneer stone look. We added low maintenance, beach side plantings and ornamental grasses.

This is the finished dining room. The Simplicity Shutters accented by the Bali draperies are perfect. Hollie, Lee and 3 kiddoes under the age of 9 make up the Baby Gizmo family. Hollie and the gang are world class baby/family product testers in the form of detailed video and photo reviews. The family recently moved across the country and into an incredible 3-story house built just for them. Having all that house to decorate and 30+ uncovered windows was a daunting task, so Hollie turned to Blinds.com. After working with Blinds.com designer Josh to find window covering that were safe for the whole family, she landed on Simplicity Shutters ( http://blnds.cm/1aaTMDT), Cordless Levolor Wood Blinds ( http://blnds.cm/16skTtQ), Cordless Bali Cellular Shades ( http://blnds.cm/TcmKpl), and Bali Draperies ( http://blnds.cm/1pFG3Ji). URL http://www.babygizmo.com/2014/09/home-baby-gizmo-episode-one-playroom-

Our client desired a functional, tasteful, and improved environment to compliment their home. The overall goal was to create a landscape that was subtle and not overdone. The client was highly focused on their deck environment that would span across the rear of the house with an area for a Jacuzzi as well. A portion of the deck has a screened in porch due to the naturally buggy environment since the home is situated in the woods and a low area. A mosquito repellent injection system was incorporated into the irrigation system to help with the bug issue. We improved circulation of the driveway, increased the overall curb appeal of the entrance of the home, and created a scaled and proportional outdoor living environment for the clients to enjoy. The client has religious guidelines that needed to be adhered to with the overall function and design of the landscape, which included an arbor over the deck to support a Sukkah and a Green Egg smoker to cook Kosher foods. Two columns were added at the driveway entrance with lights to help define their driveway entrance since it's the end of a long pipe-stem. New light fixtures were also added to the rear of the house. Our client desired multiple amenities with a limited budget, so everything had to be value engineered through the design and construction process. There is heavy deer pressure on the site, a mosquito issue, low site elevations, flat topography, poor soil, and overall poor drainage of the site. The original driveway was not sized appropriately and the front porch had structural issues, as well as leaked water onto the landing below. The septic tank was also situated close to the rear of the house and had to be contemplated during the design process. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.

Double outdoor fireplace, amazing landscaping with flanking patio tables with umbrellas. This luxury pool and fountain are steps off of the covered patio.