In this project the home owner was a furniture importer, so she had an amazing array of decorative elements to add to the design. After spending years traveling through Indonesia and India on buying trips, she wanted a taste of the tropics in her own back yard. We worked together to incorporate her beautiful objects into an undeniably tropical-feeling space. By carefully selecting plants and their placement, we were able to achieve the lush green feel of Bali or Hawaii in the Southern California climate without using a lot of water. After installation, this oasis is alive with birds and dragonflies. Lush green plantings create microclimates around the house that help cool the property on hot days. Integrating edible trees provides the homeowner with pomegranates, several types of guavas, lemons, limes, and bananas. Today, the homeowner rents out her home and garden for photo shoots and weddings.

Inspiration for a large full sun backyard landscaping in Phoenix.

Plain Jane Photography
Inspiration for a large southwestern u-shaped terra-cotta tile and orange floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The house gallery hedge was adorned with Asparagus Aethiopicus; Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata'; Ixoras (varied colors: pink, yellow and white).
Mid-sized island style home design photo

Evocative!! This niche was once barely noticeable so high up on this stairway wall. Now it boasts a new Moroccan inspired style. Our colorful use of metallic plasters, glass beads and variegated metallic leaf have given this niche a new identity and presence. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

This is a picture of the same Mission style fireplace mantle/surround shown below, except I decided to have some fun with it by taking a picture I took of the top of one of the legs and tiling the picture. It gives a little more detail of the project, plus is kind of a neat effect. photo by Todd Construction

Christopher Gilcrest
This is an example of a southwestern landscaping in Los Angeles.

The tile design above the stove centers this space and delicately embellishes the imported Italian tiled backsplash that flows throughout this open lower level kitchen. For more details on this and all of our projects, please visit our portfolio: http://www.designconnectioninc.com/portfolio/ Design Connection Inc. provided kitchen designs, cabinet elevations, tile design and elevations as well as selections for the tile, countertops, lighting and paint colors. Arlene Ladegaard, principal designer, provided project management as well as all creative designs and ideas. Kansas City Interior Design, Overland Park Interior Design, Kansas City Kitchen Designer, Overland Park Kitchen Designer, Whole Home Interior Design

Brett King
Kitchen - large mediterranean kitchen idea in San Diego

Caribbean Shell Stone is quarried in the arabian peninsula. this shell stone material is perfect for interior or exterior applications. it is light grey in color and has fossilized abalone shells scattered throughout. it is a dense material and is always cool to the touch. available in tiles, pavers, coping, slabs, or whatever you might need.

I've been slowly but surely training this edible fig for nearly 20 years into the glorious espalier it has become. It's on the west facing exterior of my house in the sunny Mission District of SF. The stucco holds the heat and allows the fruit to get SWEET and juicy. Since i'ts on the sidewalk, it's quite the show stopper and conversation starter. In fact when I prune I schedule double the time I really need because the neighbors and passerby need to talk! I get endless compliments but also many stories from people about their grandmas or great uncles fig and associated memories.

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun backyard pond.

Example of a small trendy 3/4 gray tile and stone tile ceramic tile alcove shower design with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

This backyard Oasis has everything a garden lover would want. A natural water waterfall and creek, gas fire pit with seat walls, meandering paths through native and garden cultivar plantings, night lighting, rose garden, veggie gardens, lush lawn, and custom stonework throughout. Not to mention total serenity! Landscape Design by Barbara Hilty: www.hiltylandscapedesign.com photo: Terry Olsen

Dave Burns
Design ideas for a large traditional drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in Tampa.

A relatively new product from Ralph Lauren, this is Polished Patina in "Old Rock Crystal". It is a troweled finish that has a lovely pearlized effect and looks beautiful in any room.