A three-season sunroom off the main living area provides additional space for the family to spend cozy nights by the wood burning fireplace, another eating area and unlimited views of Clamshell Lake. The furniture is casual and easily cleaned.

This south Louisiana style home was built on family property for this young couple and their three young sons. This quiet serene location overlooks the Red River and provides the perfect setting for lots of relaxation, family fun and entertaining both on the water and off. Photography by Mary Ann Elston

Brad Smith Photography
Large victorian brown two-story wood gable roof idea in Providence with a shingle roof

Example of an island style patio design in Orange County with a fire pit

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Inspiration for a country porch remodel in Boston with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front porch remodel in Austin with decking and a roof extension

This private dining area off of the master suite is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or to just relax and take in the amazing ocean views.

Architect: DiMauro Architects Builder: Jacob Talbot Photographer: Warren Jagger
Coastal blue three-story wood house exterior idea in Providence with a shingle roof

R.G. Cowan Design / Fluid Design Workshop Location: Grand Junction, CO, USA Completed in 2017, the Bookcliff Modern home was a design-build collaboration with Serra Homes of Grand Junction. R.G Cowan Design Build and the Fluid Design Workshop completed the design, detailing, custom fabrications and installations of; the timber frame exterior and steel brackets, interior stairs, stair railings, fireplace concrete and steel and other interior finish details of this contemporary modern home. This is a contemporary covered veranda. The focus of the photo is the wood awning design. This wood patio cover is great for back and front porches alike.

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The covered veranda is clad in stone and supported on hand-carved limestone columns. The owners enjoy al fresco dining and sharing a bottle of wine with neighbors by the fire.

Large mountain style backyard stone patio photo in Minneapolis with a pergola

Mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling living room photo in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Our outdoor veranda rooms are perfect for relaxing or entertaining and positioned perfectly for easy access to the great room - kitchen, family room and dining nook. Photo by FlashitFirst.com

This outdoor veranda room is the perfect place to relax in the evening, complete with fireplace, outdoor television, dining area, and outdoor BBQ around the corner. Photo by FlashitFirst.com

Jim Schmid Photography
Classic back porch idea in Charlotte with a roof extension and a bbq area

What if you could access your hot tub or swim spa with style? What if it was as simple as turning a key? No more removing snow, ice or other debris. No more straining to lift your cover. With Covana, you can equip your hot tub or swim spa with one of the highest insulation covers on the market. Covana systems are more than just hot tub covers. They are also completely automated gazebos which offer you maximum comfort, safety, and intimacy. Made with state-of-the-art materials, Covana products are designed to endure the most rigorous climates while saving you money on unnecessary water, heating bills, and maintenance products.

Deck - tropical backyard tile deck idea in Denver with an awning and a pergola