The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in Seattle.

The metal screen folds up to create a solar shade on the south façade, and in some areas a reflecting pool mirrors the overhang in shape and size. Photography by Andrew Fabin

Framing a contemporary fountain with a boxwood parterre.
Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard gravel formal garden in DC Metro.

Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard landscaping in Denver with a fire pit.

Large contemporary beige two-story glass house exterior idea in Los Angeles

water features, bubbler, flagstone hardscaping, rock garden, outdoor seating, outdoor living space
Photo of a traditional backyard river rock landscaping in Portland.

Architect: Peninsula Architects, Peninsula OH Location: Akron, OH Photographer: Scott Pease
Mountain style gray exterior home photo in Cleveland

A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!

Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
Home design - huge traditional master beige tile and stone tile marble floor home design idea in Boston with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and beige walls

Lavender walls add a soft glow. Very spa like. White Glassos floor tile with silver leaf 1-in tile border. Wall tile from walker Zanger's Moderne collection. Rainshower showerhead with wall mounted hand held shower.

Front entry garden bed with basalt column water feature.
This is an example of a transitional water fountain landscape in Portland.

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

Rod Pasibe
Freestanding bathtub - traditional master white tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub idea in Charleston

Outdoor living space in backyard features a fire pit and a cement tile fountain.
Example of a tuscan two-story and backyard white patio design in Sacramento with a fire pit, decking and no cover

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two subordinate bedrooms soak in views of the garden and neighboring meadow. To bookend the scale and mass of the house, a whimsical tower was included to the nocturnal wing. The tower accommodates flex space for a bunk room, office or studio space. Materials and detailing of this house are based on a classic cottage vernacular language found in these sorts of buildings constructed in pre-war north america and harken back to a simpler time and scale. Eastern white cedar shingles, white painted trim and moulding collectively add a layer of texture and richness not found in today’s lexicon of detail. The house is 1,628 sf plus a 228 sf tower and a detached, two car garage which employs massing, detail and scale to allow the main house to read as dominant but not overbearing. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Patio - large transitional backyard brick patio idea in Columbus with a pergola

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Transitional indoor indoor pool photo in Tampa