Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway design in Boston with a white front door

Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Photo of a small contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photos by Lori Cannava
Example of a small trendy backyard stone patio design in New York with no cover

Photos: Drew Callaghan drewcallaghanphotography.com
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brown backsplash, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

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Photo of a contemporary stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

Natural Pool. Photo Credit:Halkin Photography LLC
Inspiration for a timeless natural pool remodel in Philadelphia

We began with a structurally sound 1950’s home. The owners sought to capture views of mountains and lake with a new second story, along with a complete rethinking of the plan. Basement walls and three fireplaces were saved, along with the main floor deck. The new second story provides a master suite, and professional home office for him. A small office for her is on the main floor, near three children’s bedrooms. The oldest daughter is in college; her room also functions as a guest bedroom. A second guest room, plus another bath, is in the lower level, along with a media/playroom and an exercise room. The original carport is down there, too, and just inside there is room for the family to remove shoes, hang up coats, and drop their stuff. The focal point of the home is the flowing living/dining/family/kitchen/terrace area. The living room may be separated via a large rolling door. Pocketing, sliding glass doors open the family and dining area to the terrace, with the original outdoor fireplace/barbeque. When slid into adjacent wall pockets, the combined opening is 28 feet wide.

Louise Lakier Photography © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic backyard landscaping in Portland.

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun metal fence landscaping in San Diego.

Left to right. the Chamacyparis Torulosa Pom Pom, behind it is a Thuja Rheingold on Standard. The Tall tree is Cedar of Lebanon. the 3 balls in front are Chamacyparis Psifera gold mop. a weeping blue spruce, weeping Japanese maple Tamayukama, Miss Molly Butterfly bushes are behind the yellow balls. The green ground cover is Mazus Reptans. Whew!

We began with a structurally sound 1950’s home. The owners sought to capture views of mountains and lake with a new second story, along with a complete rethinking of the plan. Basement walls and three fireplaces were saved, along with the main floor deck. The new second story provides a master suite, and professional home office for him. A small office for her is on the main floor, near three children’s bedrooms. The oldest daughter is in college; her room also functions as a guest bedroom. A second guest room, plus another bath, is in the lower level, along with a media/playroom and an exercise room. The original carport is down there, too, and just inside there is room for the family to remove shoes, hang up coats, and drop their stuff. The focal point of the home is the flowing living/dining/family/kitchen/terrace area. The living room may be separated via a large rolling door. Pocketing, sliding glass doors open the family and dining area to the terrace, with the original outdoor fireplace/barbeque. When slid into adjacent wall pockets, the combined opening is 28 feet wide.

Flagstone path with Armeria, Lavender, Dymondia and Fortnight Lily
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco.

A slice of Tuscany in Northern California.
Inspiration for a traditional gravel water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

Inspired by the Japanese "roten-buro" (outdoor bath), this master bath uses natural materials and textures to create the feeling of bathing out in nature. Designer: Fumiko Faiman. Photographer: Jeri Koegel.

Design by Mark Evans Project Management by Jay Schaefer Photos by Paul Finkel
Inspiration for a timeless blue one-story wood exterior home remodel in Austin

This Award-winning kitchen proves vintage doesn't have to look old and tired. This previously dark kitchen was updated with white, gold, and wood in the historic district of Monte Vista. The challenge is making a new kitchen look and feel like it belongs in a charming older home. The highlight and starting point is the original hex tile flooring in white and gold. It was in excellent condition and merely needed a good cleaning. The addition of white calacatta marble, white subway tile, walnut wood counters, brass and gold accents keep the charm intact. Cabinet panels mimic original door panels found in other areas of the home. Custom coffee storage is a modern bonus! Sub-Zero Refrig, Rohl sink, brass woven wire grill.

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Photo of a traditional shade gravel landscaping in Seattle for fall.

Hoi Ning Wong
Photo of a traditional full sun formal garden in San Francisco.