Complete kitchen makeover including new Homecrest Shaker cabinets, New tile, backsplash, undermount sink, touchless faucet and Cambria Countertops. Photo by Shane Michaels

This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

Brock Contracting, LLC

Courtesy of McEwan Custom Homes - Joe Carrick Designed the open space of the floor plan. Play room was designed by others.
Inspiration for a transitional kids' room remodel in Salt Lake City

Brock Contracting, LLC

This plan drawing was part of the design package. This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

A white painted wood walk-in closet featuring dazzling built-in displays highlights jewelry, handbags, and shoes with a glass island countertop, custom velvet-lined trays, and LED accents. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry utilizes every square inch of useable wall space in style.

Synthetic Dreamturf Putting Green with taller fringe accents and mound for challenging play. Rocks are Mt St Helens stone. In narrow backyard of neighborhood development.

A central hallway and enclosed staircase were redesigned and opened up in our remodel of a 50's split-level giving the homeowners better light, flow, and added usable space without increasing the footprint.

This cool space deserved a cool awning. This was the upper west side of Manhattan. We used a G150 by Nuimage and used a wind sensor for extra strength and protection.

This 3D drawing was part of the design package. This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

Bering Studio
Mid-sized traditional beige three-story wood exterior home idea in New York

This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

A white painted wood walk-in closet featuring dazzling built-in displays highlights jewelry, handbags, and shoes with a glass island countertop, custom velvet-lined trays, and LED accents. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry utilizes every square inch of useable wall space in style.

Part of the living room wall was removed to open up the kitchen Photo by Shane Michaels
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Accent curved block and paver steps to patio using Allan Block jumbo junior block units and cap, and Belgard Arbel pavers in Victorian blend color. Polymeric joint sand was used in joints to bind sand together for easier maintenance.

Here is a closeup shot of the existing kidney planter that This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built this kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

Beach style medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Three Season - To save on the budget, a Three Seasons sunrooms installed by Carolina Home Exteriors, in our temperate climate, can be a real bargain. Useable in all but the coldest months (or weeks) of the year, a Three Seasons sunroom has many of the features you’d expect: guaranteed workmanship and materials, expert design, functionality, and a way to enjoy the outdoors, with all the comforts of the indoors. Useable, functional and efficient on all but the coldest days of the winter, a Three Seasons sunroom is a popular choice for Carolinians living along the coast. Generally single-pane tempered glass is used, which saves considerably, and an optional HVAC unit can be incorporated for quick cooling and fast heating, when necessary. In more extreme climates, further north and further south, Four Seasons sunrooms are the norm, but here in the temperate coastal region many find a Three Seasons Sunroom is the perfect mix of functionality and cost-efficiency.