Mahonia aquifolium / Oregon grape Photo: Manuel, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic. Modified from the original by Debbie Ballentine.

Beach style porch photo in Miami with decking and a roof extension

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard formal garden in New York.

On a flagstone patio/deck overlooking woodlands, a carefully placed Japanese maple provides a focal point. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

This is an example of a small traditional drought-tolerant and shade backyard stone garden path in New York for spring.

Angle Eye Photography
Sunroom - large traditional brick floor and red floor sunroom idea in Philadelphia with no fireplace and a skylight

This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Houston.

Large elegant formal light wood floor living room photo in Boston with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic partial sun side yard stone walkway in Seattle.

The keeping room is accented with two amethyst wing chairs. The chevron pattern on the window treatments has a horizontal impact that encourages the eye to sweep across the room. A Bonisolli Photography

Inspiration for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Chris Luker Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor corner shower design in Birmingham with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and a hinged shower door

A purple hyacinth bean vine (Lablab purpureus) drapes one of the gateways. Planted as an annual in Pennsylvania it will grow up to 20’ in a season, producing purple/pink flowers and fabulous purple pods all summer long. The leaves, flowers and pods look beautiful both clambering on the fence and in mixed bouquets.

2 to 3' Tall. 3 to 4' Wide. Partial to full sun. Lustrous evergreen leaves with a pinkish cast emerge on crimson stems, mature to dark green and transform to a wonderful combination of purple and green in winter. Its compact size makes an excellent foundation, container or low hedge plant.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Julie Mikos
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in San Francisco with blue walls

Vincent Ivicevic
Example of a large transitional master white tile corner shower design in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, gray walls and an undermount sink