Painted a killer whale after a little girl took a trip to go whale watching in Vancouver.

Rope light mounted under the deck terrace gives an appearance of the deck floating on light. Photo: Bruce Zaretsky

Ron Tan

Rinox Lotis Stone Charcoal color

Location: Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA, USA Total remodel and new steel carport. The carport was inspired by the great 1950's gas station structures in California. The original house had a very appealing look from the1960's but was in disrepair, and needed a lot of TLC. Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co.

Master Bathroom, Hers - Remodel Photo by Robert Hansen

The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma

Geometric pool design, vinyl pool with stamped concrete. Charlotte Pool Builder, Kings Mountain Pool builder Innovative Pool Designs PO Box 635 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-739-5719 http://www.ipdnc.com

Tampa Builders Alvarez Homes - (813) 969-3033. Vibrant colors, a variety of textures and covered porches add charm and character to this stunning beachfront home in Florida. Photography by Jorge Alvarez

Teri Fotheringham Design: Interior Intuitions, Inc.

Brian Vanden Brink