This provincial jewel box has a stone-clad façade, complete with a covered porch entry. The rustic gourmet kitchen is a dream for any budding chef, while the formal living room invites guests to enjoy quiet conversation by the wood-burning stove. The sumptuous spa-inspired bathroom is filled with lush details, including walnut cabinetry and faux-finished walls. An outdoor entertainment pavilion completes the picture, featuring a built-in barbecue center and plenty of seating.

Classic mid-century-modern home clad in stained cedar wood siding, wall mounted sconces, flat roof, stone pavers, and local landscape, in Berkeley hills, California

Arts and crafts exterior in Denver with wood siding.

Photo of a contemporary garden in Seattle with a fire feature.

Scotch moss and pebbles surround a basalt dish rock. Juniper wood raised vegetable beds provide a bench for passersby to sit.
Design ideas for a traditional side yard garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Design ideas for a modern backyard rectangular lap pool in San Francisco.

photography by Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a contemporary one-storey exterior in Melbourne with wood siding.

Megan Keane Photography, Palm Springs California
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and no cover.

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This is an example of a tropical backyard garden in Hawaii.

This south Louisiana style home was built on family property for this young couple and their three young sons. This quiet serene location overlooks the Red River and provides the perfect setting for lots of relaxation, family fun and entertaining both on the water and off. Photography by Mary Ann Elston

Builder: Hendel Homes www.hendelhomes.com Architect: Eskuche Associates Photographer: Jon Huelskamp
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Minneapolis with no cover.

Photo of a large traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

The main entry to the house winds uphill through a cast-in-place concrete staircase and landscape to a covered porch, seating area and front door.
Design ideas for a contemporary two-storey exterior in Seattle.

Northern Sky Developments, Lakeside Elevation, Pete Lawrence Photography, 2012 SAM Award Winner for Best New Custom Home over 2200 Square Feet; Canadian Home Builders Association: Saskatchewan

Mary Prince © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a country brown exterior in Boston.

A rhododendron berm, seating area surrounded by chartreuse hostas and a Skylands oriental spruce, a fern garden and a perennial border are highlights of this back garden adjoining a lake.

This steep hillside garden with Lake Washington views features a sunny seating terrace, an Italian fountain and lush flowering display.
Photo of a traditional sloped garden for fall in Seattle with gravel.

Inspiration for a traditional sloped garden in Other.

Elements: Custom-built concrete & steel firepit, floating stucco bench, wood garden steppers, hot tub with custom wood surround, garden lighting and bluestone patio.