Design ideas for a large traditional full sun backyard brick formal garden in Philadelphia for summer.

Organized Living Reveal components complement freedomRail organizing systems perfectly. Components snap in to freedomRail Uprights and slide to give you full access to your belongings. Available in white and nickel at OrganizedLiving.com.

Art Gray
Inspiration for a rustic exterior home remodel in Austin

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Stunning effects are achieved with the natural color variations in the travertine tile and the texture differences in the smooth and split-faced stone.

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Chicago

A series of three obelisks give structure to lush plantings of daylilies, clematis, dahlias, roses and hardy geranium. Photo by David E. Perry
Photo of a large traditional backyard brick formal garden in Seattle.

Large minimalist family room photo

Sophisticated and inviting family room designed for a male client. Custom designed cherry media cabinet, rustic mantel, and concrete fireplace wall draw your eye right toward the beautiful lake view. Roy Weinstein & Ken Kast Photography

Drop-in bathtub - scandinavian beige tile porcelain tile and single-sink drop-in bathtub idea in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white countertops and a floating vanity

Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cabinets were updated with an amazing green paint color, the layout was reconfigured, and beautiful nature-themed textures were added throughout. The bold cabinet color, rich wood finishes, and warm metal tones featured in this kitchen are second to none! Cabinetry Color: Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore Walls: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Island and shelves: Knotty Alder in "Winter" stain Photo credit: Picture Perfect House

Transitional freestanding bathtub photo in Providence with white walls

Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Trendy limestone floor two-story wood exterior home photo in Austin with a dark wood front door

Inspiration for a large rustic master limestone floor, gray floor and wood ceiling doorless shower remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Such a beautiful mix of old world and great function for this stunning blue kitchen.
Kitchen - large coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

2016 KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a small modern black tile and porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

green wall tile from heath ceramics complements custom terrazzo flooring from concrete collaborative
Corner shower - small coastal green tile and ceramic tile terrazzo floor and multicolored floor corner shower idea in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a wall-mount sink and white countertops