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Sundog Home Systems
Example of a huge trendy backyard stone patio kitchen design in Orange County with a gazebo
Dion City Landscapes, Inc
Mid-sized trendy courtyard tile patio kitchen photo in New York with no cover
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
2016 MBIA Gold Award Winner: From whence an old one-story house once stood now stands this 5,000+ SF marvel that Finecraft built in the heart of Bethesda, MD.
Thomson & Cooke Architects
Susie Soleimani Photography
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Danielle Robertson Photography
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Inspiration for a contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Boston with no cover
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Boston with no cover
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Tropical Light Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard tile patio fountain remodel in Hawaii with a roof extension
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard tile patio fountain remodel in Hawaii with a roof extension
InnovationLand
Side view of Houston outdoor sitting area shows Western Austin limestone, stucco chimney column, 10-foot-high pinewood outdoor ceiling, Rosa flagstone patio and Restoration Hardware outdoor furniture
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Check out this great outdoor sitting area with a stucco and stone fireplace and the largest outdoor ceiling fan we've ever seen!
Outdoor living space designs typically match the house exactly - but this one couldn't. The homeowners' association restrictions ended up shrinking the outdoor sitting area from 20-foot-square to 15-foot-square, so the arches couldn't be the same size as they were on the house.
After a bit of math and an adjustment in the thickness of the arches, however, Outdoor Homescapes of Houston preserved the proper scale and proportion.
Especially problematic was the half arch connecting the free-standing structure to the back of the house - since a gutter had to be added for sufficient drainage.
"The wood-burning fireplace will provide heat and definitely cozy up this patio addition as we head into fall and winter - especially with vents that push the heated air directly out into the sitting area," says Franks. "But since this outdoor living space was built for all seasons, the large outdoor ceiling fan will also help keep it cool in summer.
In addition to the gas fireplace featuring bench seating, this detached, covered patio also had two outdoor sofas and a coffee table from Restoration Hardware.
Built at an angle that faces the back of the house at the far end of the pool and hot tub, this outdoor living space design definitely fulfills its mission to blend in with the existing house. Its light-colored stucco and Western Austin Limestone with bluish-grey accents, for instance, echoes the contemporary home's stone and stucco exterior.
The 10-foot-high ceiling under the hipped roof, meanwhile, features a dark stain matching that of the existing covered patio ceiling along the back of the house. The addition's Rosa flagstone patio is also an extension of the existing patio, and the Oklahoma wister flagstone bench seating is a perfect match to the coping on the existing pool.
Similarly, the black lantern light fixtures on the support columns of this outdoor sitting area are the same style as those on the house.
The client wanted gas light fixtures, like they have on the house. Outdoor Homescapes could only find electric fixtures that matched, but wqw able to convert them into gas fixtures with a conversion kit from Cunningham Gas.
The Restoration Hardware seating and coffee table, meanwhile, suit the client's desire to entertain guests in style after dinner while enjoying a cigar.
"The project was a challenge, but it turned out beautiful," says company owner Wayne Franks. "And it really does look like it was built with the house."
GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC
Patio - large contemporary backyard brick patio idea in Detroit with a fire pit and no cover
Flavin Architects
This new modern house is located in a meadow in Lenox MA. The house is designed as a series of linked pavilions to connect the house to the nature and to provide the maximum daylight in each room. The center focus of the home is the largest pavilion containing the living/dining/kitchen, with the guest pavilion to the south and the master bedroom and screen porch pavilions to the west. While the roof line appears flat from the exterior, the roofs of each pavilion have a pronounced slope inward and to the north, a sort of funnel shape. This design allows rain water to channel via a scupper to cisterns located on the north side of the house. Steel beams, Douglas fir rafters and purlins are exposed in the living/dining/kitchen pavilion.
Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
The landscape design for this property in an established New York City suburb marries stately elegance with relaxed outdoor living. The greatest challenge of the site was a considerable grade change over a small area (a third of an acre). We replaced overgrown shrubs and crumbling stonework with a clean hardscape design that clearly defines the flow around the property. A long play lawn in front is linked to a sideyard patio space and natural-gas campfire with broad bluestone block steps. A cozy dining terrace behind the house is hugged by a retaining wall that showcases friendly flowering plants and edibles. Set into the terrace wall is a custom water feature that brings sound and movement to the seating area. Exposed ledge in the backyard provides a fun playspace for adventurous kids, with a rope bridge leading to a playhouse.
Linden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard stone patio design in Burlington
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard stone patio design in Burlington
JTA Stoneworks LLC
Example of a mid-sized trendy side yard stone patio design in Other with a fire pit and no cover
2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard brick patio remodel in Other with a fire pit and a roof extension
PETKUS BROTHERS
Patio Cover, landscaping in Granite Bay
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Sacramento with a pergola
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Sacramento with a pergola
TimberTown
This commercial building used Ipe siding and benches - coupled with planters and small trees - to hide the unsightly utilities. Great idea!
Trendy patio photo in Austin
Trendy patio photo in Austin
Designs by Dian Window Treatments
Custom Sunbrella Retracting Sun Shades. This outdoor kitchen was a new build and needed protection from the harsh sun. Costello Contruction and Associates, Inc. built the structure keeping in mind the specs for the shading. The Sunbrella shades offer UV protection and retract manually on stainless steel cabling components. Shades can be constructed with solar shading that offer UV protection. Photo by Dian Garbarini
SIW Impact Windows & Doors
J Quick Studios LLC
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio idea in Miami with a roof extension
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio idea in Miami with a roof extension
Contemporary Patio Ideas
Allin Landscaping
Louvered Roofs provide so much value to any Backyard Get-A-Way… And at night… Oh yeah…
Patio kitchen - large contemporary backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Nashville
Patio kitchen - large contemporary backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Nashville
CONCORD BUILDERS LLC
Expansive Outdoor Living space with gourmet appliances and outdoor fireplace
Inspiration for a huge contemporary backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Houston
Inspiration for a huge contemporary backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Houston
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