Inspiration for a small traditional backyard patio in Surrey with no cover.

This is an example of a contemporary rectangular pool in Phoenix.

We loved this Japanese soaking tub nestled in a bed of river rocks against the bluestone wall.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with decking.

exterior spaces, petanque court, entry court
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Photo of a contemporary deck in London.

Joseph Schell
Photo of a contemporary backyard xeriscape in San Francisco.

This design for a year-round retirement home addresses all aspects of the site, which resides on the western flank of Blue Hill Bay and has easterly water views framed by a mature forest of oak, birch, and fir. The use of natural materials, featuring wood in all aspects, was an important way to tie the building to its site and its cultural context. Photo by Brian Vanden Brink

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Photo of a traditional exterior in Other with stone veneer.

Architect: Brett Ettinger Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography Award Winner: Master Design Award
This is an example of a modern one-storey glass exterior in Santa Barbara.

This is an example of an eclectic entryway in Los Angeles with a single front door and a green front door.

Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, an open shower and an open shower.

Contemporary patio in Portland with no cover.

An iron spiral staircase added a soft touch from a deck to paver patio/driveway below.
Photo of a traditional staircase in St Louis.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with a pergola and a container garden.

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.

A custom designed Gate, made of Copper, Iron and Stainless Steal. 3 copper geometric sconces to creating a sense of balance with the window that is on the left side.

Design ideas for an exterior in London with a flat roof.