Courtyard Showcases Sansevieria Plants
This hilltop home and garden in Bel Air boldly pairs modern design with sustainable practices. As guests move from the courtyard to back of the house, they'll find various grasses, sculptural succulents and a grove of Eucalyptus trees -- all of which require little water and maintenance. Sansevieria plants introduce this idea in the clean, contemporary courtyard. Credits: Architecture: John Corry; Landscape Contractor: Steven Z. Volski + Associates
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Red Front Door on Mid-Century Modern Home
Small square pavers extend the walkway, while incorporating the soft landscape. Tall glass windows create an exterior that blend the inside and out, while a red front door adds a pop of color.
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White Outdoor Picnic Table With Formal Place Settings
This humble picnic table becomes altogether elegant when whitewashed and set with fine china and romantic tapered candles.
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Mediterranean House Exterior
White stucco walls and hefty wooden doors give this home distinct Mediterranean flare. Natural landscaping and a flagstone pathway add to the home's curb appeal.
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Optimize Outdoor Living Spaces
The most effective way to use any outdoor area maximally is with perimeter seating. Here, a modular sectional sofa is configured to conform to a corner of this welcoming courtyard, putting every square inch of the area to use. For optional flexibility, consider sectional sofas without arms since the armless modules can also be added to elongate a straight-lined sofa.
From:
Brian Patrick Flynn
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White Exterior and Circular Drive
This beautiful, seven-bedroom home is located in coastal Sagaponack, New York. The interior was meticulously designed by James Michael Howard; the grounds include over two acres.
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White Tropical Exterior With Porch
You can practically feel the tropical breezes blow just looking at the picture of this charming house with its red brick walkway and deep covered porch.
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Two-Story Mediterranean Home at Night
Set on the water in Tampa, Fla., this gorgeous two-story Mediterranean home features a sleek pool in the backyard that can be enjoyed on those super hot summer days.
From:
Clifford Scholz
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Ranch Style Home With White Stucco Exterior and Gated Entrance
This ranch style home features a white stucco exterior paired with brown wooden shutters. Tropical plants trim the walkway, which leads to a brown gate trimmed in black metal. Just beyond the gate is the front door.
From:
Bea Pila
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Spanish-Style Home with Landscaped Courtyard
A lushly landscaped courtyard features an arched gate the mimics the arched windows and doors used throughout the home. The Spanish-style house in Austin uses reclaimed woods and custom finishes for a home that's custom-tailored to its owners' tastes.
From:
Jenkins Custom Homes
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Stunning Georgian Estate in Bel-Air
This exceptional Georgian estate in Bel-Air, Calif., was built in 1929 by architect Paul Williams and recently underwent a complete restoration. The compound includes an oversized guest house, inviting pool house and enormous car collector's garage.
From:
Hilton & Hyland
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Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining
This outdoor living space has every amenity you can imagine. A luxurious pool with sleek lounge chairs to relax, and outdoor kitchen and dining area and an outdoor seating area warmed by an open fireplace.
From:
Elite Design Group
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Simple and Effective Home Exterior With White Painted Brick and Natural Cedar Details
Painted white brick, a cedar framed window grouping and planter boxes give this home exterior a distinct look. The style is modern while maintaining an understating and comforting feel.
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Classic Nordic House
It’s easy to see the appeal of Scandinavian design. Helga Jonsdottir’s home, located in the heart of Reykjavik is a classic example of this wildly popular trend. An aesthetic that hails from the Nordic regions of Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, this style is all about functional minimalism, but it’s not so stripped down that interiors feel cold and uninviting. They’re balanced with a bit of warmth, too and the Swedish call this lagom, meaning “just right”.
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Contemporary Home and Swimming Pool
A roomy swimming pool provides a great place to relax as well as an impeccable view from this stunning two-story home, which features several sliding glass doors and picturesque windows.
From:
Jawitz Properties Ltd.
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Coastal-Style Entry With Stone-Wrapped Columns
White columns wrapped at the bases with stone and soft-blue siding come together beautifully on the exterior of this coastal-inspired home. Walkway landscaping and a covered entryway with traditional white columns create inviting curb appeal.
From:
Details A Design Firm
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Chic Modern Home Exterior
The front facade of this Florida home is clad in white, with dark wood accents at the entrance that add lovely contrast to the design.
From:
The Carruthers
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White Deck and Terraced Backyard Seen From Above
Seen from above, this is a welcoming view of this backyard's deck and terraced design, the work of Yard Crashers and landscape designer/show host Matt Blashaw.
