Cesar Rubio Hulburd Design transformed a 1920s French Provincial-style home to accommodate a family of five with guest quarters. The family frequently entertains and loves to cook. This, along with their extensive modern art collection and Scandinavian aesthetic informed the clean, lively palette.

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Deck container garden - large modern backyard deck container garden idea in Chicago with a roof extension

A great addition to a small Bay Ridge yard. We created a custom built-in seating area with usable storage space on top of Trex decking. Also in this project, we installed Smart LED Deck Lights.

Beach style brown floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver patio idea in New York with no cover

Wendy McEahern
Huge trendy master gray tile and mosaic tile gray floor and porcelain tile bathroom photo in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, white walls, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

This customer wanted to update their tired looking deck with a new low maintenance deck that complemented the color of their home. We helped them realize their dream by installing a Trex Select deck in Saddle color with a Trex Reveal railing in black. They will now be able to enjoy the summer weather on their virtually maintenance free new outdoor space.

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Pool fountain - mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool fountain idea in Dallas with decking

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard deck design in New York with no cover

Jimi Smith Photography
Large tuscan backyard deck photo in Dallas with a fire pit and no cover

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of a small asian partial sun courtyard gravel and stone fence landscaping in Los Angeles.

Cantilevered cypress deck floor with floating concrete steps on this pavilion deck. Brandon Pass architect Sitework Studios
Large 1950s concrete porch idea in Other with a pergola

Trendy concrete patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Blue glass pebble tile covers the back wall of this master bath vanity. Shades of blue and teal are the favorite choices for this client's home, and a private patio off the tub area gives the opportunity for intimate relaxation.

Jensen Architects - Mariko Reed Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in San Francisco

Outdoor living room designed by Sue Oda Landscape Architect. Photo: ilumus photography & marketing Model: The Mighty Mighty Mellow, Milo McPhee, Esq.

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Curved mangaris walkway with custom tapered planks; Photo-Margaret Lopatriello
Beach style water fountain deck photo in San Diego