The hardscape in a landscape is often the skeleton of a design, helping create the style and function of an outdoor space. Patios, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pathways, and retaining walls in a variety of materials can be every style from the most modern and contemporary to the traditional.

Large mountain style backyard brick patio photo in Other with a fire pit and a pergola

Landscape design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
Large elegant backyard stone patio kitchen photo in Chicago with a pergola

The steel exo-skeleton cradles a floating radiant concrete floor platform. A shallow sloped exposed timber-framed roof structure serves as a metaphorical forest canopy umbrella and optimally orients the photovoltaic solar panel system to the southwest. A continuous clerestory wraps all sides of the house, bathing the interior spaces in natural light and providing serendipitous views into the treetops from within. photo credit: Ben Benschneider

Halkin Mason Photography
Open concept kitchen - large coastal galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The hardscape in a landscape is often the skeleton of a design, helping create the style and function of an outdoor space. Patios, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, pathways, and retaining walls in a variety of materials can be every style from the most modern and contemporary to the traditional.

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, an island, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a kids' room remodel in San Diego

Josh Goetz Photography
Inspiration for a scandinavian bathroom remodel in New York

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This loft is part of a revitalization of a historic commercial building in the Pacific Northwest. The original concrete and masonry were preserved, giving the space so much character! The modernity of the cabinetry is the perfect complement to the industrial skeleton. The waterfall edge of the quartz counters keep the ultra-modern feeling going, and ring-side seating allows guests to comfortably enjoy the show.

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Example of a mid-sized farmhouse 3/4 white tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub design in Portland with distressed cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink and quartz countertops

Greg Wilson Photography
Example of a large tuscan three-story stone exterior home design in Tampa

This loft is part of a revitalization of a historic commercial building in the Pacific Northwest. The original concrete and masonry were preserved, giving the space so much character! The modernity of the cabinetry is the perfect complement to the industrial skeleton. The waterfall edge of the quartz counters keep the ultra-modern feeling going, and ring-side seating allows guests to comfortably enjoy the show.

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic dining room remodel in Boston

New breakfast nook; Jill Kessenich
Small arts and crafts light wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Milwaukee with orange walls and no fireplace

This loft is part of a revitalization of a historic commercial building in the Pacific Northwest. The original concrete and masonry were preserved, giving the space so much character! The modernity of the cabinetry is the perfect complement to the industrial skeleton. The waterfall edge of the quartz counters keep the ultra-modern feeling going, and ring-side seating allows guests to comfortably enjoy the show.

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Kitchen pantry - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets and no island