The rear garden was re-designed by Justin Greer as part of the project and was largely implemented by the principal contractor. It turned-out to be quite a major landscaping exercise, and included the creation of different levels and much-improved connections with the house via new steps and terraces. Photographer: Nick Smith

The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Shaw Nature Reserve / Woodland Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden Plantfinder
Design ideas for a country garden in St Louis.

Located in stylish Chelsea, this updated five-floor townhouse incorporates both a bold, modern aesthetic and sophisticated, polished taste. Palettes range from vibrant and playful colors in the family and kids’ spaces to softer, rich tones in the master bedroom and formal dining room. DHD interiors embraced the client’s adventurous taste, incorporating dynamic prints and striking wallpaper into each room, and a stunning floor-to-floor stair runner. Lighting became one of the most crucial elements as well, as ornate vintage fixtures and eye-catching sconces are featured throughout the home. Photography: Emily Andrews Architect: Robert Young Architecture 3 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet

The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting

A new Mediterranean inspired home in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood. The exterior is hard coat stucco and stacked stone with Seal Skin (SW7675) soffits, fascia boards and window trim. There are french wood doors from the dining room to the front patio. The second floor balcony is off of the loft/office. The garage doors are Clopay Reserve Collection custom Limited Edition Series carriage house doors. Designed by Price Residential Design. Built by Epic Development. Photo by Brian Gassel.

This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Paprika yarrow Le jardinet
This is an example of a garden in Seattle.

photography by Jennifer Hughes
Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

A beautiful escape in your edible garden. Fruit trees create a privacy screen around a cedar pergola and raised vegetable beds.
Design ideas for a country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable garden and gravel.

This is an example of a contemporary home design in Sussex.

Robert Clark
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, gray tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in tub, an undermount sink, ceramic floors and green walls.

Design ideas for a large country two-storey white house exterior in San Francisco with mixed siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

A Chillcoots premium home build with a unique mix of mountain log and timber on the exterior and classic vintage finishes on the interior. Its location is one of the most beautiful in Colorado. The home sits on the banks of the White River on a private ranch in Western Colorado, which is a fishing and hunting paradise.

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard screened-in verandah in New York with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a traditional verandah in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.

Vaulted ceiling over the covered screen porch which leads to the grill deck. - Photo by Landmark Photography
Photo of a large transitional backyard screened-in verandah in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey blue house exterior in Toronto with vinyl siding, a gable roof and a tile roof.