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42/44 Compo Beach
42/44 Compo Beach
Kevin Galliford Photography - KG VIsualsKevin Galliford Photography - KG VIsuals
Inspiration for a coastal deck remodel in New York
Exterior Home Lighting
Exterior Home Lighting
LBC LightingLBC Lighting
Example of a minimalist deck design in Los Angeles
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A slice of Tuscany in Northern California.
Inspiration for a traditional gravel water fountain landscape in San Francisco.
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British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio remodel in Orlando with a gazebo and a fireplace
Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers
Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers
National Association of Landscape ProfessionalsNational Association of Landscape Professionals
Example of a mountain style patio design in Portland with a fire pit and no cover
Modern Kitchen in a Craftsman Home
Modern Kitchen in a Craftsman Home
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Amaryllis Lockhart
Mid-sized trendy backyard ground level metal railing deck photo in Seattle with no cover
Contemporary Landscape and Pool Lap Design
Contemporary Landscape and Pool Lap Design
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
UserUser
Small trendy backyard rectangular aboveground hot tub photo in Tampa with decking
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Large elegant backyard mixed material railing deck container garden photo in San Francisco with a pergola
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The home's original pool was in great condition. The team cleaned up the overgrown brush in the back yard and installed new landscaping and a new cedar fence. The large patio provided the perfect spot for the team to incorporate a custom designed mid century wood and steel pergola.
Residential Resort
Residential Resort
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Inspiration for a transitional backyard deck remodel in Dallas with a fire pit and a pergola
PureHaven Red Ledges
PureHaven Red Ledges
toddmather .toddmather .
Example of a large mountain style balcony design in Salt Lake City
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
This 1919 bungalow was lovingly taken care of but just needed a few things to make it complete. The owner, an avid gardener wanted someplace to bring in plants during the winter months. This small addition accomplishes many things in one small footprint. This potting room, just off the dining room, doubles as a mudroom. Design by Meriwether Felt, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Beautiful Tree House
Beautiful Tree House
Liz Mearns | Imagine DesignLiz Mearns | Imagine Design
This is an example of a mid-sized country stone side porch design in DC Metro with a roof extension.
McFarlin
McFarlin
Shawna Kuykendall InteriorsShawna Kuykendall Interiors
Patio - coastal backyard patio idea in Dallas with a fireplace
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large mountain style backyard concrete paver patio photo in Richmond

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Windsor Windows & Doors
Windsor Windows & Doors
Level OneLevel One
Clad windows and doors.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard patio design in Orlando with decking and a roof extension
Eclectic Backyard Garden
Eclectic Backyard Garden
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers
Aptos Outdoor Kitchen
Aptos Outdoor Kitchen
Precision Point ConstructionPrecision Point Construction
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard stamped concrete patio kitchen remodel in Other with a gazebo
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