Elite Landscaping removed an old vinyl liner pool from this home in a premier Omaha neighborhood. The goal was to install a new, concrete infinity-edge pool and spa with accessible pool deck. And we accomplished so much more! During the backyard remodel, the yard was elevated by 7.5 feet to improve access from the house to the pool deck with just three steps and a wheelchair-accessible ramp. More than 3,000 sq. feet of natural Travertine were installed for the pool deck, with stone veneer accents around the seating areas and firepit. An outdoor kitchen was installed, featuring polished granite countertops, a Fire Magic grill, Black Diamond appliances, and ample storage drawers. The pool structure boasts a 16-foot wide infinity edge, which is adorned with Black Galaxy iridescent glass tile. The pool wall is topped with fire/water bowls that cascade into the pool. A raised, double spa with 11-foot black granite ‘sheerfall’ edge also cascades into the pool. The custom concrete pool and raised spa each have their own variable speed pumps and heating systems for separate water flow and temperature control. Both can be fully automated through a smartphone or other smart device with the Pentair IntelliTouch system. An app allows homeowners to program LED lights, adjust temperature and water flow speeds, and test pool chemistry.

Small trendy enclosed concrete floor living room library photo with multicolored walls

There was chicken wire on all the main area walls, and fabric on the walls of toilet area, which I had to remove before I could prepare the walls for wallcovering. Some of it had to be cut in sections with wire cutters.

Chris Robinson

Interior Style Designs Client hired us to help design window treatments for the whole house. This is a new build and there were no existing window treatments. We were hired due to our help in choosing fabrics, drapery and shade styles and our involved detail in going over all aspects of functionality and installation. This project was over 15 custom fabric pleated roman shades and 3 draperies for the family room, loft and master bedroom. In the end, our client was thrilled with the outcome. Most importantly, the clients knew what to expect from start to finish.

Project Name: Rivertop Location: Talking Rock, Georgia Architecture By: James Knight Photography By: Kalyn Kight Project Description: Perched high above the flowing waters of Talking Rock Creek, Rivertop is a luxurious family mountain retreat nestled in the scenic landscapes of North Georgia. Designed by lead architect James Knight of Reynard Custom Homes, this bespoke getaway was born out of a profound sense of purpose. After a personal family tragedy struck, the owners sought a sanctuary—a place thoughtfully designed and built where the family could gather, heal, and create new memories. The home embodies the essence of an elevated mountain lodge, blending creative passion with tranquil natural surroundings. Every detail was meticulously crafted to ensure the home serves as both a high-end luxury getaway and a comfortable, grounding family retreat.

Nasturtium softening the stone wall. Photo: Wendy Harper
Photo of a small mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking for summer.

jamesdentondesign
Staircase - modern wooden u-shaped dark wood floor staircase idea in San Diego with white walls and wooden risers

Inspiration for a mediterranean balcony remodel in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Los Angeles.

This project was do in collaboration with my friends at Sweetwater Collaborative. Sweetwater Collaborative is a non-profit organization that work to educate the public about water wise and regenerative landscape practices. Funded by the City of Santa Barbara as well as several other business and agency Sweetwater Collaborative and I worked to installed this project with the help of volunteers. In a hands-on work shop we explained principles of water wise gardening and demonstrated best practices when installing sustainable landscapes. When the owner of this property decided to build an ADU ( Auxiliary Dwelling Unit) in their back yard they expanded the roof line of their property. In order to be in compliance with new California building the project required that a portion of the rain water coming onto this property must be stored on the property. That is where we came into help. Directing down spouts into basins, or swales in the soil is one of the most efficient and cost-effective way to capture and store rain water on a piece of land. Calculations were done to determine the volume of water coming of the roof line in a given rain event from the ADU. The calculations go: square footage of roofline times .62 times 1, for 1” of rain. That total gives you the amount of water in gallons. Then divide the number in gallons by 7.48 find the cubic feet in that number of gallons. Then a basin with that holding capacity was designed into the landscape. Then the plantings were chosen. In this project we went with an 100% California Native Plant palette. We did this to help educate people about all the benefits of growing natives and to show case some of the beautiful plants native to Southern California. Sothern California is how to some of the greatest biodiversity of plants in the world. Native Plants are best adapted to thrive conditions from which they are natively found plus they help provide forage to the native fauna such as birds and insects. Now the tenants in the ADU can look out and enjoy this colorful garden without the home owners needing to pay a huge water bill.

Michael Brock @ Brock Imaging
Ornate kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Q Stern Photography
Home design - large rustic backyard freeform natural home design idea in Philadelphia

Traci Arney Photography
Large transitional u-shaped ceramic tile kitchen photo with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Gail Owens
Small modern stucco exterior home idea in San Diego

Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk home office photo in Denver with beige walls

East Bay Mediterranean stuccoed courtyard with late summer planting Ania Omski-Talwar Location: Danville, CA, USA The house was built in 1963 and is reinforced cinder block construction, unusual for California, which makes any renovation work trickier. The kitchen we replaced featured all maple cabinets and floors and pale pink countertops. With the remodel we didn’t change the layout, or any window/door openings. The cabinets may read as white, but they are actually cream with an antique glaze on a flat panel door. All countertops and backsplash are granite. The original copper hood was replaced by a custom one in zinc. Dark brick veneer fireplace is now covered in white limestone. The homeowners do a lot of entertaining, so even though the overall layout didn’t change, I knew just what needed to be done to improve function. The husband loves to cook and is beyond happy with his 6-burner stove. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90234951/list/zinc-range-hood-and-a-limestone-fireplace-create-a-timeless-look