This is a different view of the tea house. The low bamboo fence helps to define the relation of the tea house to the garden. The ridge roof architectural style (kirizuma) is very evident in this photo. The roof has layered cedar shingles and is topped at the ridge with Japanese ceramic tiles.

To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.

Home office - transitional freestanding desk carpeted home office idea in Orlando with red walls

The stairs leading down to the basement and up to the second floor. The rear wall is the same brick used on the exterior of the house. A series of skylights above flood the space with light. The passage on the lower level at the back leads to a concealed powder room. The staircase consists of a folded plate of metal, open white oak treads, and a winding walnut railing.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, black countertops and shaker cabinets

This is an example of a large mid-century modern landscaping in Phoenix.

Photographer - Ralph Barnie Contractor - Capital Pacific Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern beige two-story stucco flat roof remodel in Santa Barbara

Building of the Outdoor Deck and Veranda: Chicago Roof Deck & Garden (Design collaboration with Adam Miller & Vanessa Slivinski) Photography by: Mieke Zuiderweg

Travis Peterson
Inspiration for a large transitional dark wood floor hallway remodel in Seattle with beige walls

Ian Lindsey
Open concept kitchen - large tropical l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen idea in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

There is a drop of over five feet from the fire patio to the grassy landing below which leads to a walk-out bedroom patio. A patio off the bedroom can be the perfect place to wind down before bed or to wake up with nature.

Transitional galley eat-in kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and an island

Bernard Andre'
Studio / workshop shed - rustic detached studio / workshop shed idea in San Francisco

Homeowner
Urban galley kitchen photo in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

The Valero Family wanted a new area where they could have foliage growing and covering an area that faced the neighbors for more privacy and also to enhance the look of their backyard. Privacy fence, new landscaping , palm trees and beach pebbles were installed in this area,

Glass-walled patio with succulents. LIGHTING: Kim Cladas Lighting and Design PHOTO: Indivar Sivanathan Photo & Design
Trendy rooftop rooftop deck photo in San Francisco with a fire pit and a roof extension

Frasier Meadows is home to a very active retirement community in Boulder, Colorado. The front yard area comes alive in late spring and early summer with a carpet of aromatic wooly thyme in full bloom.

This is an example of a small traditional porch design in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.

Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house