Brooklyn backyard with pergola, built in children's activity wall, blue stone paving with synthetic grass inserts for the play area with swings. Outdoor storage boxes double up as benches.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard outdoor playset in Dallas with a roof extension and decking.

Aaron Dougherty Photography
Large cottage wood and concrete white side porch idea in Austin with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard concrete patio remodel in San Francisco with a roof extension

Patio - large transitional backyard stone patio idea in Cincinnati with a fire pit and a roof extension

Pool fountain - huge mediterranean backyard custom-shaped and tile lap pool fountain idea in Houston

Patio - contemporary backyard patio idea in New York with a pergola and a fireplace

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way. By painting this older, teak swing a lively periwinkle color, the entire back corner has now come to life.

© Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a transitional porch remodel in Atlanta with decking

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a mediterranean gravel outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Orange County.

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Todd Kamp
Large eclectic kids' room photo in Dallas

Large transitional screened-in back porch idea in Nashville with decking and a roof extension

Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.

Cottage porch photo in Atlanta

Bill Stengel
Example of a farmhouse painted wood floor dining room design in Albuquerque with white walls

Large beach style stamped concrete metal railing back porch idea in Austin with a fireplace and a roof extension

Mid-sized island style backyard stone patio photo in Hawaii with a pergola

For more photos of this project see: DEMETER
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard outdoor playset in San Francisco.