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This is an example of a small contemporary full sun backyard landscaping in Other.

Seen here in the foreground is Chastetree, or Vitex, (Vitex agnus-castus). If you are missing lilacs, try this standout shurb/ small tree. We used mostly vibrant hot colors in this landscape and the cool bluish purple of Vitex contrasts nicely with the other, brighter landscape plants. It can be planted wherever a smaller tree might enhance the landscape, even in a planter! The compound leaves and gray bark also make this plant a beautiful addition to a shrubbery border. The wide variety of chastetree cultivars offer a choice in flower color. 'Silver Spire' and 'Alba' have white flowers while 'Rosea' has pink flowers. 'Shoal Creek' boasts show-stopping purple blooms while 'Purpurea' cultivars have delicate lilac flowers. This large, deciduous flowering shrub or small tree is found in gardens across the country. It puts on a show from late spring through fall with its beautiful bluish-purple flowers clustered along tall spikes. The curious name, "chastetree" finds its roots in a Roman book, Naturalis Historia. This early natural history text was written in the first century AD. The author was Pliny the Elder, a noted naturalist, writer, and military commander of the early Roman empire. He notes that women in Athens kept branches of the tree under their beds during the feast of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility. These young women believe the leaves of the plant would help them remain pure, thus the "chastetree". Pliny also notes the origin of another of this plant's names: vitex. The name vitex comes from the Latin vieo, meaning to weave. Pliny believed this name was connected to the tree's use in Roman basket weaving.

Transitional home design photo in Cedar Rapids

My clients had a living room they rarely used now that the kids are grown. They sold their baby grand piano and we turned the room into a puzzle room with a custom-made puzzle table, two chairs with ottomans where they relax, drink wine from the custom wine credenza (with enclosed wine fridge), or sit and relax with a cup of coffee to check emails in the morning.

View of kitchen from inside pantry.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

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An unheated storage room became a spacious bathroom with every feature. The old tiny bathroom and closet became a very useful master closet.
Example of a large minimalist master beige tile and ceramic tile wood-look tile floor, brown floor and double-sink bathroom design in San Francisco with white cabinets, beige walls, a hinged shower door, beige countertops and a niche

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Tuscan wine cellar photo in Miami

Inspiration for a family room remodel in Boston

Coffee station inside pantry to keep mess off counters.
Example of a classic home design design in Boston

Example of a transitional home design design in Cedar Rapids

AFTER: The firepit area serves as a gathering place.
Photo of a landscaping in Dallas.

An unheated storage room became a spacious bathroom with every feature. The old tiny bathroom and closet became a very useful master closet.
Alcove shower - large modern master beige tile and ceramic tile alcove shower idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a hinged shower door and a niche

A boulder wall replaced a concrete block wall and unneeded fencing.
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

Photo of a landscaping in Dallas.

We picked Florida native Coral Honeysuckle/ Lonicera sempervirens for the chain link fence surrounding the sports court. This beautiful, slender, climbing vine is frequently visited by hummingbirds. Not too aggressive and is a good climber or ground cover. The species name refers to its evergreen habit, especially in the South. Coral Honeysuckle was awarded wildflower of the Year in 2014. The bright red fruits are also attractive to birds; consumption by Quail, Purple Finches, Goldfinches, Hermit Thrushes, and American Robins has been documented. Further, the plant is larval host to Spring Azure butterflies and Snowberry clearwing moths.

The project 1.5 years after installation.
Photo of a landscaping in Charlotte.

This young family had a virtually empty formal living room except for a great geometric shag rug in it. We used the rug and created a 'bar room' suitable for a young family. The adults could entertain in this space and easily transition to new formal dining room that is more relaxed than the previous space. We added all new furniture in the bar room and dining room, a new rug in the dining room, new dramatic paint, and capped off the space with custom window treatments.