32' x 17' rectangle pool with full length with custom mosaic tile and matching negative edge spa. Ivory travertine patio.
Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular infinity pool in Atlanta with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized country one-storey grey house exterior in Houston with mixed siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.

Gated Driveway
Photo of a large midcentury front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

This is an example of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with brown floor, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

The goal of this project was to transition the modern home back into the surrounding landscape, with a natural low maintenance expansive meadow. The clean lines of the home create a sharp transition to this flowing prairie. When the wind blows the home floats in a sea of gold and green. Landforms Inc.

This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.

View of main house with addition and pool house from Oak Creek. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Photo of a large country two-storey beige house exterior in DC Metro with wood siding, a gambrel roof and a shingle roof.

The outdoor kitchen, dining area and upper level deck are all in a singular rhythm surrounded by beds of ground cover and perennials woven into the landscape.

This beautiful pool in Miami Florida features one of a kind landscaping with spa and wet edge! The tile for the pool and spa are beautiful teal colors and the LED lights add extra flavor at night!

Front Elevation
Design ideas for a large beach style two-storey green house exterior in Other with concrete fiberboard siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Albuquerque with with path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

A view across the south courtyard towards the four-car garage. The structure was originally added by noted Arizona architect Bennie Gonzales, during his time as owner of the residence from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography

Large traditional two-storey brick red house exterior in Cleveland with a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Photo of a large modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, glass sheet splashback and brown benchtop.

©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Contemporary courtyard patio in Chicago with gravel, no cover and with fireplace.

Mid-sized beach style backyard custom-shaped pool in Miami with natural stone pavers.

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Miami with light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and beige floor.