ARAMIS - RU607 Bold and welcoming. The warm undertones in the deep gray of Aramis offer a sense of relaxed elegance while the striking slate tones provide depth. PATTERN: MONOTONEFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION:SLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

To eliminate an inconsistent layout, we removed the wall dividing the dining room from the living room and added a polished brass and ebonized wood handrail to create a sweeping view into the living room. A blue velvet tufted sofa, crosshair hide stools from Wisteria, and a coffee table from HD Buttercup create a comfortable seating area.

Example of a large arts and crafts backyard patio kitchen design in Seattle with decking and a roof extension

The homeowner of this suburban home was looking for more curb appeal and year round visual interest. The lilacs were well-established, but not much else in this front entry said 'welcome home'. Ecoscape's seasoned designer and plant specialist, Sue Rigdon, choose to incorporate the lilacs into a raised bed that also reduced the amount of turf. By losing the grey cement walkway and rock mulch, the warmer tones of the redstone patio felt more inviting and spacious.

Scott Shigley
Photo of a large traditional shade backyard stone formal garden in Chicago.

ARAMIS - RU607 Bold and welcoming. The warm undertones in the deep gray of Aramis offer a sense of relaxed elegance while the striking slate tones provide depth. PATTERN: MONOTONEFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION:SLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

Study room - mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Dallas with beige walls

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Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor game room design in Dallas with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional white two-story wood house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a metal roof

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Joshua Beeman Photography
Inspiration for a small country galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal dark wood floor living room remodel in Santa Barbara with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

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Foyer - large transitional light wood floor foyer idea in Boise with blue walls and a blue front door

The dining room set for a party. Photography: Erik Kvalsvik
Inspiration for a victorian medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in Baltimore with a standard fireplace and white walls