The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

Hidden kitchen ladder Jeff Herr Photography
Example of a large cottage medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The infinity swimming pool is the centerpiece of this dramatic yard. The upper and lower travertine patios give depth to the entertaining space. The retaining walls double as a garden bed to bring color into the yard. The fire bowls on either side of the pool light add to the ambiance for evening entertaining.

landscaping, arbors trellis, pergolas, 1/4 minus gravel walkway, stone walkway
Inspiration for a traditional hillside landscaping in Portland.

Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.
Mid-sized mountain style open concept living room photo with beige walls and a bar

Patio - modern backyard patio idea in San Francisco with a fire pit and a pergola

Raymond Bray
This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path for summer.

Landscape Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Photo of a huge mediterranean beige two-story and side yard stucco and stone garden path in Miami.

Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun and rock hillside stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Robert Brewster, Warren Jagger Photography
Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor playroom design in Providence

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Built to last. Notice lovely Japanese White Pine framing corner of the house.
Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic stone landscaping in Manchester.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic painted staircase design in Tampa with painted risers

West Los Angeles
Example of a trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in Los Angeles

Perfect for exercise or entertaining, this compact plunge pool tucks neatly behind the house in this urban Toronto yard. Underwater benches flanking the walk-in steps invite lounging, while a sheer descent waterfall adds drama to the raised ledgerock feature wall. Directly below is a powerful Badu Jet for lap swimming. The owners also use it for paddle practice in a kayak. The natural pond-look of the dark grey Armourcoat interior offers a pleasing contrast to the Wiarton flagstone coping and deck. (9 x 18, rectangular)

Photo of a traditional courtyard formal garden in New Orleans.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Villa Chamnez is a for-sale Spanish Contemporary custom home built by Hill Construction and developed by Scott & Andy McMillin of the Corky McMillin Companies. This designer showcase home features state-of-the-art Dacor appliances including WiFi oven & built in refrigerator. For the wine connoisseur, the Dacor WineStation is the first automated, temperature controlled, four-bottle wine dispensing system. The bathrooms feature beautiful freestanding tubs, touchless faucets, and steam showers. La Cantina doors open wide, creating an unobstructed 180 degree panoramic ocean views from Point Loma to Bird Rock to Torrey Pines.