Example of a trendy l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

Whether your landscape style is formal, Mediterranean, modern or eclectic, what really brings it to life are the plants! Sun and shade plantings, drought-tolerant gardens, and exciting container combinations work in harmony with hardscape to create the perfect look for each of our clients based on their own unique style. If time has taken its toll on your garden, we can give you a fresh new look.

Photo of a small modern partial sun front yard stone garden path in Toronto.

View of rear yard included custom-colored concrete walls, pavers, riverstone and a built-in bench around a firepit. Sliding Glass wall system by Nanawall. All exterior lighting by Bega. Catherine Nguyen Photography

Let your walls to stand out with our 3D eco-friendly bamboo wall panels. Excellent accent wall. Easy and simple installation. DIY project, tiles are simply glued up on the wall. These tiles are also paintable, create your own unique touch.

View of Great Room/Living Room and Entertainment Center: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.

Love the beach? Find yours, in your own backyard. In this model home showcase we bring together the comfort of the beach and seclusion of your home to create a space that will bring many relaxing afternoons and great summer time BBQs. awbphoto.com

Michael J Lee
Example of a transitional family room design in Boston with white walls

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Minimalist family room photo in Providence

Brad Meese
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with a tile fireplace, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Add a pop of color—expressed in vibrant patterns—to your dinner table with our fun Kavala Dinnerware. Made of durable melamine, each eclectic piece features a unique design and palette so you can create your own stylish, mix-and-match table setting. Set includes 8 Dinner Plates, 8 Salad Plates, 1 Serving Bowl and 1 Oval Serving Platter.

Transitional gender-neutral laundry closet photo in London

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Danish freestanding desk study room photo in Melbourne with white walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed carpeted and beige floor home theater remodel in New York with black walls and a media wall

Creating your outdoor living space means claiming your own little slice of nature and customizing it to suit your lifestyle and enhance your daily routine. Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your favorite patio chair, feeling the warm sun mixed with a cool breeze, and smelling the fragrant flowers blossoming in your garden. Imagine how much more time you would spend outside if you had your very own cabana, bungalow, pergola, sunroom or pool house to enjoy! Think of all the ways an outdoor room could enhance your Southern California lifestyle and prime your home for entertaining guests year-round.Www.westernoutdoordesign.com

EasyClosets | Open the doors wide to create an appealing retail-like setting that allows you to shop your own closet and get creative with your wardrobe. Shown in White with Polished Chrome hardware, this closet organizer features hanging rods and shelves custom-cut to fit your space and organization needs.

STACT is a smart, new modular wine bottle rack system that makes wine storage easy for collections of any size and grows with you. Ready-to-assemble and install on any flat wall surface. Mix and match 9 colorways, to create your own unique design. Ideal for wine cellars, and all commercial and residential wine storage applications. http://www.getSTACT.com