This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer

Dinning area on composite deck Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association 2015 Award Photos by Stonepocket
Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard deck design in Minneapolis with no cover

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, brown backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Photo by Gillean Proctor
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Vancouver

Nat Rea
Mid-sized beach style light wood floor family room photo in Providence with no fireplace, no tv and white walls

Large tuscan backyard l-shaped and tile natural pool fountain photo in Phoenix

Bernard Andre Photography CKA Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Scott Shigley
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Chicago.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Orange County with decking.

Photo of a large modern partial sun courtyard concrete paver driveway in Tampa for summer.

Saturday June 27, 4:00 to 5:30pm | Manhattan Pool Farm by David Seiter of Future Green Studio High above Midtown Manhattan, this transformed rooftop pool is now a farm-to-table restaurant, the Press Lounge, offering guests a dazzling view of the New York City skyline. From the 19th floor of Ink Hotel, a beautifully designed edible garden is meticulously cared for to create seasonal food and drink options from ingredients grown onsite. Utilizing themes of material reuse and urban infill, this custom design and fabricated system of wood terraced planters transforms an underutilized rooftop pool into a dynamic private dining experience. The project is inspired by the structure of a sushi mat- with flexibility in one direction and rigidity in the other, the mat rolls fluidly from deck to bench to planter to wall. In an effort to make the project sustainable and cost effective, ipe wood decking was salvaged from a recent renovation and repurposed. The planting palette was selected in consultation with the restaurant’s chef, professional forager and a rooftop farmer in order to orchestrate the edible garden with unique seasonal food and drink menus. A small slice of paradise has been found in Hell’s Kitchen. Photo by K•Taro Hashimura

Smooth natural sandstone is a stunning natural stone paving material. It creates a majestic entrance to any garden with the smooth, sleek edge finish adding a touch of class and perfection to this range of premium sandstone paving.

Our Gracie Modern Arbor is used as stunning rose-covered moon gate, an entry to a cutting garden and raised herb bed. Garden design by Sarah Warto of Boxleaf Design. Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz

200 Sq. meters dassoXTR deck used near the swimming pool. Finished in 2013.
Inspiration for an asian water fountain deck remodel in Atlanta with no cover

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Transitional white exterior home idea in Los Angeles

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Margot Hartford Photography
Photo of an eclectic backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Kenneth M. Wyner Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in DC Metro