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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional courtyard patio in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean entryway in San Diego.

Design ideas for a large modern courtyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path.

"National Designer Show House at the Historic Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills" ** Our overaching theme was "It's definitely NOT your granddad's mansion anymore!"

Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, Built by Pool Environments
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard rectangular pool in Dallas.

Indoor/outdoor living can be enjoyed year round in the coastal community of Corona del Mar, California. This spacious atrium is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Planters are the backdrop for custom built in seating. Rattan furniture placed near the built-in firepit adds more space for relaxation. Bush hammered limestone makes up the patio flooring.

Expansive contemporary floating staircase in New York with open risers and glass railing.

Courtyard. Copyright, Jeff Green.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix.

Cal Cade Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck in San Francisco with no cover and a vertical garden.

Landscape Architect: Douglas Hoerr, FASLA; Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard formal garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

© Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern home yoga studio in Austin with cork floors, beige walls and beige floor.

Chris Perez + Jamie Leisure
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

The Curved House is a modern residence with distinctive lines. Conceived in plan as a U-shaped form, this residence features a courtyard that allows for a private retreat to an outdoor pool and a custom fire pit. The master wing flanks one side of this central space while the living spaces, a pool cabana, and a view to an adjacent creek form the remainder of the perimeter. A signature masonry wall gently curves in two places signifying both the primary entrance and the western wall of the pool cabana. An eclectic and vibrant material palette of brick, Spanish roof tile, Ipe, Western Red Cedar, and various interior finish tiles add to the dramatic expanse of the residence. The client’s interest in suitability is manifested in numerous locations, which include a photovoltaic array on the cabana roof, a geothermal system, radiant floor heating, and a design which provides natural daylighting and views in every room. Photo Credit: Mike Sinclair

Inspiration for a modern two-storey exterior in Los Angeles.

Fountain Courtyard
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard full sun formal garden in Houston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Chris Perez + Jamie Leisure
Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Metallic accents, glass railings and rock beds greet those who visit this contemporary home located in the Southern California community of Corona del Mar. Clean lines are found in the hardscape, windows and roof line. Uplit trees and plants add a natural warmth and beauty.

As part of a collaboration project, Blank and Cables worked with archetects, designers and the Bardessono Hotel and Spa to create this large stone wheels that act as a centerpiece for the courtyard. Constructed from steel, the pieces were designed to withstand the harsh California sun as well as inclement weather. Photo Credit: Jason Liske

Åke E:son Lindman
This is an example of a large contemporary dining room in Malmo with white walls, a wood stove and concrete floors.