Custom designed retirement home on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Ryan Nelson Photography © 2012 Houzz

North Shore, Chicago, Illinois

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Arbor and Bench Swings with vines trained on the structure.

Fountain Courtyard

Renovated Period Facade

This French Villa pergola features two large hanging sofas decorated with cream cushions and black accented throw pillows. The center of the space is accumulated by stone coffee tables and a built-in outdoor fireplace.

Designed by Risa Boyer and built by Hammer & Hand, this comprehensive external and internal remodel updated the home with an open layout featuring clean, modern stylings throughout and custom cabinetry by Ben Klebba of Phloem Studio. The team transformed a dark side room into a luminous sunroom overlooking Oswego Lake, designed to highlight a large stained glass window created by the homeowner’s family. A new enclosed garden breezeway connects the house to the freestanding garage, where H&H added a creative work space.

Wiff Harmer

Ani Evans Photography

jeri koegel