The clients loved their pool but hated their backyard with its undersized deck, plain concrete slab and hilly terrain. They wanted a structure that embraced the husband’s affinity for wildlife and grilling and the wife’s French country decorating style. It needed to provide better space for cooking and entertaining, extend enjoyment of outdoors in inclement weather and seasons, and play well with its natural surroundings.

The designer responded with an open air pavilion that serves as an entertainment hub for the pool, fire pit and in-ground hot tub, complete with premium grilling area, central fireplace and comfortable seating.

Poolside pavilion features a grilling, dining and lounging areas and a bar
See-through, open gas-log fireplace warms body (and soul)
Gas smoker and infrared grills fuel outdoorsman’s passion for grilling fish and game
Wall-mounted outdoor TV swivels to serve the grilling area or the lounging area
Air-tight, critter-proof storage for food staples
Dual trash and recycling center
Durable, all weather surfaces
With leaves installed, hand-made dining table seats 12
Nearby shade for pool users.
See-through fireplace generates warm atmosphere
Stunning exposed Douglas Fir trusses and exposed T&G cedar roof
decking provide natural canopy with the lodge feel the husband desired
Artisan concrete counter with UV-resistant aircraft hanger finish
Antique oriental millstones accent fireplace chimney
Herringbone pattern in firebox makes its own design statement
Four gas lanterns shine from the pavilion posts
Bar post reclaimed from an old barn on the owner’s hunting property for a sentimental touch
Each space is delineated with its own materials: Concrete “wood plank” pavers in dining area and living room with clay brick details from the fireplace and two travertine patterns, as well as New York Bluestone accented by cobblestones salvaged from the streets of Duluth.

Custom mantels, storage doors and table were made from 300-year-old reclaimed lumber
Floating granite bar features hidden steel spine
Artisan decorative concrete counter was shop formed and finished on site.
Exquisite custom stonework and paving blends a variety of materials and patterns.

The granite bar “floats” between the end cabinet and a reclaimed barn post is supported by a hidden steel spine

Incorporating both gas smoker grill and an infrared grill ensures the avid outdoorsman has access to the perfect appliance for prepare fish and game.