Andrea Rugg Photography
Elegant backyard patio photo in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Patio - contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in San Diego

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/classically-comfortable/

Anna M Campbell
Inspiration for a small modern backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Portland with no cover

Point West
Trendy patio photo in Grand Rapids with a bbq area

indoor-outdoor space, nana door, bbq area,
Arts and crafts deck photo in Seattle with a roof extension and a bbq area

The goal for these clients was to build a new home with a transitional design that was large enough for their children and grandchildren to visit, but small enough to age in place comfortably with a budget they could afford on their retirement income. They wanted an open floor plan, with plenty of wall space for art and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces to maintain the original garden feeling of the lot. A unique combination of cultures is reflected in the home – the husband is from Haiti and the wife from Switzerland. The resulting traditional design aesthetic is an eclectic blend of Caribbean and Old World flair. Jim Barsch Photography

September is an interesting month in the garden, as mild weather permits annuals to continue their colorful display. Meanwhile, fall-blooming perennials like Sedum, Fountain Grass and Joe Pye Weed remind us of the change in season ahead.

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Toby Ponnay
Inspiration for a coastal backyard tile patio remodel in Orange County with a roof extension

A free-standing roof structure provides a shaded lounging area. This pavilion garnered a first-place award in the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) National Deck Competition. It has a meranti ceiling with a louvered cupola and paddle fan to keep cool. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)

Transitional backyard deck photo with a fire pit, decking and no cover

Todd Kamp
Example of a small eclectic girl childrens' room design in Dallas

Craftsman Style Cottage Spring 2014 David Morello
Inspiration for a craftsman shade backyard stone landscaping in Houston.

photography by Andrea Calo
Example of a huge transitional backyard outdoor patio shower design in Austin with a pergola

The cathedral ceiling gives a wonderful feeling of space. The cedar timbers exude warmth and strength. Scott Braman Photography
Inspiration for a rustic porch remodel in DC Metro with a fire pit and a roof extension

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a coastal patio remodel in Portland Maine with a fire pit

Example of a 1950s backyard concrete patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Designed by Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photos by Jessica Glynn. In the Evergrene gated community. Rustic wood and rattan make this a cozy Florida loggia. Poolside drinks are a must!