Steve Keating Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Seattle with a gazebo and a bbq area

Backyard Bocce Court
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse partial sun backyard outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Denver for fall.

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern full sun backyard formal garden in San Francisco.

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Tom Jacques and Drew Cunningham
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard deck remodel in Toronto

26X16 A-Frame Cedar Arbor with TV box, open stone outdoor kitchen
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This North Buckhead project included refinishing the pool, adding a spa, and replacing the surround, stairs and existing gazebo. We used the gazebo space to create an outdoor kitchen and lounge pavilion, and we added a putting green.T he style combines the sophistication of the large Buckhead home with it’s beautiful woodsy surroundings. Stone is prominent throughout the pavilion/gazebo, adding a bit of rustic style. The vaulted ceiling is composed of rich cedar boards and contains plenty of lights that can be adjusted for the mood.

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Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Patio - southwestern patio idea in Phoenix with a pergola and a fireplace

visual anthology photography
Mid-sized elegant stone screened-in back porch photo in Kansas City with a roof extension

Inspiration for an eclectic one-story exterior home remodel in Raleigh

Example of a classic exterior home design in Vancouver

A complete outdoor kitchen was built under the platform for the water slide to maximize the entertaining possibilities of this outdoor space. Built by Matt Channel of Southern Outdoor Appeal and Cody Pools