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Project of the Month - July 2022
Project of the Month - July 2022
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
This project had a covered patio with wood ceiling and luxury tile to complement the outdoor kitchen and living areas.
Minimalist patio photo in Houston
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
GALAXY OUTDOOR LLCGALAXY OUTDOOR LLC
Because of Roy Jacuzzi’s innovation, the Jacuzzi® brand is forever recognized as a leader within the hot tub industry. After years of breakthroughs in hydrotherapy technology, Jacuzzi has become synonymous with high-end spas that provide maximum massage versatility and a variety of luxurious amenities.
vanishing edge infinity glass tile swimming pool + interior spa
vanishing edge infinity glass tile swimming pool + interior spa
Drakeley Pool CompanyDrakeley Pool Company
Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete paver and rectangular infinity hot tub remodel in New York
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Patios and Kitchens
Patios and Kitchens
Modern West, Inc.Modern West, Inc.
Mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Diego with a fire pit and a pergola
Custom Negative Edge Steel  Hot Tub
Custom Negative Edge Steel Hot Tub
ADLA StudioADLA Studio
Articulated Design Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large modern backyard landscaping in Austin.
Epulum Railing in Black
Epulum Railing in Black
Green Oxen DesignGreen Oxen Design
This is an example of a modern porch design in Seattle.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.
Outdoor Elements
Outdoor Elements
System PaversSystem Pavers
System Pavers
Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Orange County
Perfect Harmony
Perfect Harmony
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
Maxwell MacKenzie
Inspiration for a modern backyard landscaping in Other for summer.
Modern, Airy, Northern Virginia Deck and Porch
Modern, Airy, Northern Virginia Deck and Porch
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Deck skirting - modern deck skirting idea in DC Metro
Modern Fence and Walkway
Modern Fence and Walkway
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
The previous year Finesse, Inc. remodeled this home in Monrovia and created the 9-lite window at the entry of the home. After experiencing some intense weather we were called back to build this new entry way. The entry consists of 1/3 covered area and 2/3 area exposed to allow some light to come in. Fabricated using square steel posts and beams with galvanized hangers and Redwood lumber. A steel cap was placed at the front of the entry to really make this Modern home complete. The fence and trash enclosure compliment the curb appeal this home brings. PC: Aaron Gilless
Modern Recreational Oasis Backyard
Modern Recreational Oasis Backyard
Aquality ConstructionAquality Construction
Perfect backyard recreational paradise. Exercise in the pool house gym, cool down with some laps in the swimming pool then relax in the spa! This pool/spa combination has a one of a kind automatic cover system. Both automatic covers extend out in opposite directions simultaneously from underneath the beautiful wood bridge. The all-tile spa and the all-tile sun deck with roman style width-length steps entering the pool both pop at night with color changing lights. Swimming Pool & Spa: Aquality Construction Photography: Chris Humphreys
Eagle Rock Front Garden Entryway
Eagle Rock Front Garden Entryway
Colwynn Garden DesignColwynn Garden Design
Gate and fence panels are made from Redwood, with a clear stain that emphasizes the natural color of Redwood.
Design ideas for a modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles.
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
A modern update to an older house in Decatur, Georgia. We added a white wood front porch with a wooden retaining wall and a mix of wood and concrete stairs leading down to the driveway. At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
Potomac Landscape Project
Potomac Landscape Project
Boss Landscape DesignBoss Landscape Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun backyard landscaping in DC Metro for summer.
West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks (Ipe, Cable Railing)
West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks (Ipe, Cable Railing)
TimberTownTimberTown
An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Large minimalist courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain photo in Austin with decking
Mid Century Modern Landscaping
Mid Century Modern Landscaping
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
We were contacted by a family that had just moved into a home built in the 1960s. The house had that classic “space age” look that was popular in the years that America ran the Space Race with the Soviets. During this time, architects envisioned a future where technology would eventually create a better world, and where Nature would be more or less replaced with human innovation. As such, the contemporary landscape we developed for this home was rather unique in terms of the typical projects we develop. It consisted mainly of a concrete patio and a custom fountain, but it had virtually no vegetation incorporated into its design. This was due to the fact that the homeowners had specifically requested an inorganic look and feel to the landscape that compliment the right-angled geometry and predominantly glass construction of the home. The home was actually built in two linear wings that came together in a sharp right angle, forming a natural courtyard of sorts in the lawn. Since grass was something the homeowners wanted to minimize, we converted this rectangular green space into a contemporary-style concrete patio. We decorated the patio by making diagonal saw cuts in its surface. This had the effect of extending the home’s sense of linear movement by creating intersecting patterns of right angles that mirrored the right angles formed by the house. Then, in the corner where the two wings converged, we removed a rectangular portion of the patio and laid down alternating white and black gravel in a checkerboard of squares. We added just a touch of greenery that lent some--but not too much— of a sense of Nature to the patio and surrounding landscape. We planted a solitary palm tree in the graveled corner, and we placed a contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright planter near one of the far patio corners. Just beyond both wings of the home, we then built small, square planters out of stainless steel edging. We planted Mondo grass in some of these squares, and we filled the rest with moonstones to maintain the sense of minimalism characteristic of custom, contemporary landscapes. We then implemented the second phase of the landscaping project, which consisted of the construction of a highly customized fountain design. The intention in constructing this element was two-fold. First the back of the home had windows so large they looked more like sheer walls of glass than typical windows. Adding a custom, contemporary fountain to the center of the patio would create a feature that would reflect off the glass during the day, and compliment interior lighting when illuminated at night. On a functional level, the fountain was also intended to provide a special recreational area for the children, who loved to play in the water, but who were too young to swim unsupervised in a pool. We decided that the best way to accomplish both tasks was to custom-build a rectangular platform over the fountain jets that could easily support the weight of multiple children. This platform would have to be constructed with both a sturdy frame and a permeable surface that would allow water to penetrate it as it shot up into the air from the jets below. In order to fulfill both functional and safety requirements, we custom designed the fountain platform with two very unique materials. First, we built a frame with very stainless steel bars that would not rust. Then, we selected a very fine mesh made from shredded steel wire that was folded over and over onto itself until all sharp edges were gone. This made the steel feel more like a sea grass rug than a piece of metal when we were finished stretching it over the frame. The design worked beautifully, and allowed part of the water to shoot straight up in streams, but also produced a fine mist that added to the play element of the fountain. To light our custom fountain, we then suspended special luminaires just under its surface to enliven the streams of water and fine sprays of mist that shot up into the night.

Modern Outdoor Design Ideas

Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Matching a Modern Home in Richmond
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Mid-sized minimalist backyard stone patio photo in Richmond with a fireplace
Modern Spa / Water Feature
Modern Spa / Water Feature
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Small minimalist backyard concrete paver and rectangular hot tub photo in Dallas
The S1 Screen System
The S1 Screen System
Hawaii DoorsHawaii Doors
Large minimalist back porch idea in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension
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