Liz StewartContemporary Patio, Los Angeles

I transformed a old dilapidated backyard hillside into an entertaining area by building a concrete bench onto the existing flat area. Added custom colorful cushions and pine fencing to hide the neighbors yard.

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ania wrote:May 5, 2011

- Where did you get the white custom cushions made? Was it expensive?? What fabric is it?

bepsf
I'd bet that the fabric on the cushions, bolsters and pillows are Sunbrella...
http://www.sunbrella.com/
May 5, 2011
ania
Thank you so much for your reply. Now I have a place to start looking... :)
May 11, 2011

matrixslader wrote:Jul 25, 2011

- Are those angular lines just cut into the cement? and how do they get them so close to the edges?

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Liz Stewart
The lines are scored into the cement when the concrete is still wet, so hand tools can be used. Hope this helps.
July 26, 2011

rdopirak wrote:Sep 3, 2012

What is the height both on the seat, and on the back? Thanks

Kathy C
How deep is the bench( what size of cushion) and how tall is the back ? Thank you
March 15, 2013
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Liz Stewart
I'm so sorry that I don't have those details any longer. Dimensions are pretty close to regular chair height.
March 15, 2013

katherinemenear wrote:Feb 3, 2013

Beautiful Outdoor Couch

- I am looking at designing my backyard. I would like to building the set that is in the picture. How do I go about get information from beginning to end? I know I can contract a contractor, but I would really love to do it myself.

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Liz Stewart
Hi K. Its very easy. start by building a concrete bench, or can be made of wood. Then make the custom seat cushions. The blue tables are Target storage boxes that I upholstered. Be sure to use outdoor fabric for longevity! Good luck.
February 3, 2013
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Outdoor Living Today
Great job! Looks fanatastic!
January 13, 2015

David Weitz wrote:Feb 15, 2013

Wood wall

- Please let me know the type of wood and stain. It's beautiful

Bam! Architecture wrote:Jun 2, 2014

Poured in Place Concrete?

- How is this bench built? Is it solid poured in place concete throughout with rebar? or is it concrete block with smooth cement finish? What is under the cushions? solid concrete all the way down to ground level? Thanks.

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Liz Stewart
Hi Lina, I did this job many years ago, so I no longer have all the details. I do know that the bench was an existing wood, so the area was already cleared. No rebar was used. The backside is concrete so is the seat under the cushions. Its basically and L shaped concrete pour. Not very thick. I hope this helps.
June 3, 2014