This stunning modern mountain house, designed by Walton Architecture + Engineering, is nestled on a woodsy property in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. Encompassing 5,900 square feet with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, this impressive home was designed to take advantage of its site, highlighting the beauty of its boulder-strewn […]
RLB Architectura designed the Rusted Wolf Residence in collaboration with Seattle architect Robert Maloney and Seattle interior designers David and Suzie Lucas. Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, the Rusted Wolf Residence consists of separate “outbuildings” connected by enclosed walkways bridging over swift stream channels. Glass, steel I-beams, wood timbers, and lichen-covered native Idaho basalt come […]
This spectacular contemporary house, designed by M-Gray Architecture, is located in Preston Hollow, a neighborhood in North Dallas, Texas. The front yard of this 6,000-square-foot residence has a unique feature: a vertical steel pipe fence that sets the tone for the rest of the design. The house is beautifully accented with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. The […]
Transforming your garden into a serene oasis often involves incorporating the soothing sights and sounds of a water feature. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape or aiming to enhance the ambiance of your outdoor space, water features offer an array of possibilities to elevate your garden retreat. From elegant fountains to meandering streams, below we […]
The Bridge House is a contemporary home designed by Peninsula Architects, located in a low key neighborhood of 1970’s era split level houses in Akron, Ohio. This home was designed to blend in with its surroundings yet stand out as a remarkable site response at the same time. Sited on the last piece of property […]
Garden fountains can add a wonderful element to your landscape, creating visual interest and reducing noise pollution with the tranquil sounds of moving water. Before heading out to your closest garden center to purchase a fountain or pick up a fountain kit to create your own, you may wish to consider placement. This may be […]
Water is very soothing and relaxing and these ideas for backyard waterfalls can help you to create a peaceful oasis right on your property that is both visually appealing and very refreshing. In the past here on 1 Kindesign we told you about how to make your garden more desirable by designing a pond in your backyard. […]
