Large tropical backyard rectangular infinity pool in Hawaii with decking.

This is an example of an expansive tropical backyard rectangular infinity pool in Miami with tile.

Peter Aaron
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard rectangular infinity pool in Boston with a pool house and decking.

Geoff Miasnik
Large tropical backyard partial sun garden in Hawaii with natural stone pavers for summer.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Boston with concrete pavers.

Galie Photography
This is an example of a large transitional backyard patio in Raleigh with no cover, tile and with fireplace.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped pool in New York with a pool house and concrete pavers.

photo - Mitchel Naquin
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in New Orleans with a water feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard rectangular pool in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Large contemporary backyard deck in Houston with a roof extension.

Peter Aaron
Inspiration for an expansive tropical two-storey stucco white exterior in Hawaii with a hip roof.

Large contemporary master bedroom in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in DC Metro with brick pavers, a fire feature and no cover.

Photo: Sarah Natsumi Moore © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom in Austin with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Photography by Jonathan Padilla
Mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Los Angeles with decking.

Coral Stone
Inspiration for a large modern two-storey white house exterior in Miami with a flat roof.

Julius Shulman & Jeurgen Nogai
Photo of a modern two-storey exterior in Los Angeles.

Dragon tree mulched in pebbles, with Stepstone, inc. concrete pavers, grasses, and a pool make for a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Santa Barbara with concrete pavers and a hot tub.