This custom-built freestanding outdoor living arbor was designed to create the perfect year-round gathering space for family and friends. Thoughtfully crafted for comfort in every season, the structure features a ceiling fan to keep the space cool on hot summer days and discreet flush-mount heaters to provide warmth during cooler evenings. A built-in DCS grill anchors the space, making it ideal for outdoor cooking and entertaining. With ample room for seating, dining, and socializing, this outdoor living area functions as an extension of the home—perfect for hosting friends, family get-togethers, and everyday enjoyment. The result is a versatile, inviting outdoor entertainment space built for both relaxation and celebration. If you’d like, I can also make a shorter version, a more luxury-focused version, or tweak the tone to match your other Houzz projects.

This Arizona modern home is defined by its desert context, as evidenced by the deep shade overhangs, a cooling pool, and an earth-tone material palette that fades into its surroundings. The wedge-shaped floor plan funnels circulation through a small entryway, then quickly expands into an angled array of living spaces that embrace a “front row seat” view of Tortuga Mountain. The client-driven interior style is a personalized collaboration that celebrates warmth and contrast.

Modern backyard with exterior seating area shaded by a custom wood ceiling.
Inspiration for a huge modern backyard stone patio fountain remodel in Phoenix with a roof extension

Interior designers are calling too. When designing a home for Poppy and Cara Delevingne, Beverly Hills architect Nicolò Bini wanted to create a tropical feel by blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor, a role rattan was born to play. “Poppy wanted something very Hollywood Regency, a California dream home—light, airy, fun,” says Bini. “So I thought that rattan would be the perfect match for her.” Bini, a longtime fan and friend of Schwartz’s, had never before taken a client to Harvey’s warehouse. But when he brought Poppy at the end of a long day of touring furniture shops, “she just absolutely flipped out,” he says. The pieces she ended up buying not only found their way into a central part of the home, but onto the cover of AD last September. Read the full article here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/harvey-schwartz-rattan-furniture

This custom-built freestanding outdoor living arbor was designed to create the perfect year-round gathering space for family and friends. Thoughtfully crafted for comfort in every season, the structure features a ceiling fan to keep the space cool on hot summer days and discreet flush-mount heaters to provide warmth during cooler evenings. A built-in DCS grill anchors the space, making it ideal for outdoor cooking and entertaining. With ample room for seating, dining, and socializing, this outdoor living area functions as an extension of the home—perfect for hosting friends, family get-togethers, and everyday enjoyment. The result is a versatile, inviting outdoor entertainment space built for both relaxation and celebration. If you’d like, I can also make a shorter version, a more luxury-focused version, or tweak the tone to match your other Houzz projects.

Wood Stone Pizza ovenLiving beyond the walls of your home outdoors should look fabulous, entertain fabulously and taste fabulous too. First and foremost on the menu is this WOOD STONE Home Outdoor Pizza Oven. The Wood Stone Chuck a nut Pizza oven is the best there is for Family and Friends to spend endless hours outdoors celebrating life beyond just Grilling. http://outdoorlivingdesignerct.com/2015/07/04/its-the-toppings-on-the-pizza-oven-that-makes-outdoor-living-taste-fabulous/ For more Great Outdoor Kitchen ideas go to www.OutdoorKitchenDesigner.com to visit THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE. The installation of this propane fired Outdoor pizza oven requires due diligence from many professional tradesman including the propane fuel connection, electric service, carpentry, stucco, grease exhaust fan, copper flashing and chimney duct work in addition to the stone work and finish details. Outdoor living fabulously designer shares secret success of the trendy niche of Luxury Outdoor living. Michael Gotowala founder of The Outdoor Kitchen Design Store shows us that the recipe for living outdoors fabulously is to understand the lifestyle and comfort level of each family member indoors and portray some of that lifestyle outdoors. It results in endless hours spent outdoors. Watch the start of this Wood Stone pizza oven get craned into the side wall of the pool house. WOODSTONE PIZZA OVEN all part of the living fabulously https://youtube/OOteE10-PRQ

With my renovation concept, this kitchen nearly doubled in size. It went from a small 10'x12' U-shaped space, to the ultimate kitchen and dining great room. Combining Old World and Transitional elements, these clients celebrated their love for travel by incorporating tiles they purchased in Italy into their backsplash design.

Elegant home design photo in Raleigh

This Iowa City Craftsman home blends Prairie-style character with jewel-toned color, refined materials, custom furnishings, and thoughtful details for a timeless, comfortable design. Tailored furnishings were carefully scaled to complement the homeowners' cherished Steinway grand piano, creating a comfortable gathering space that celebrates music, conversation, and everyday living.

THE GATHERING - Sunroom | Canal Corkran, Rehoboth Beach, DE This luxury beach house was designed to bring together and nurture family. Celebrated in each of these glass orbs are the family’s children, reflecting their favorite colors, hobbies and passions.

Expansive sliding glass doors open to breathtaking oceanfront views, allowing natural light to flow seamlessly into this modern coastal living space. The room embraces a minimalist design, balancing soft wood flooring with neutral built-in cabinetry that maximizes storage without overwhelming the layout. Ceiling beams paired with a contemporary fan highlight the beach-inspired aesthetic, while the ocean-view balcony extends the living experience outdoors. Designed for comfort and simplicity, the space captures the essence of a seaside retreat where functionality meets elegance. This modern remodel celebrates the beauty of indoor-outdoor living while maintaining a clean, understated approach. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary coastal home atmosphere, it combines openness, light, and refined detailing in a way that feels both modern and timeless.

Living beyond the walls of your home outdoors should look fabulous, entertain fabulously and taste fabulous too. First and foremost on the menu is this WOOD STONE Home Outdoor Pizza Oven. The Wood Stone Chuck a nut Pizza oven is the best there is for Family and Friends to spend endless hours outdoors celebrating life beyond just Grilling. http://outdoorlivingdesignerct.com/2015/07/04/its-the-toppings-on-the-pizza-oven-that-makes-outdoor-living-taste-fabulous/ For more Great Outdoor Kitchen ideas go to www.OutdoorKitchenDesigner.com to visit THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE. The installation of this propane fired Outdoor pizza oven requires due diligence from many professional tradesman including the propane fuel connection, electric service, carpentry, stucco, grease exhaust fan, copper flashing and chimney duct work in addition to the stone work and finish details. Outdoor living fabulously designer shares secret success of the trendy niche of Luxury Outdoor living. Michael Gotowala founder of The Outdoor Kitchen Design Store shows us that the recipe for living outdoors fabulously is to understand the lifestyle and comfort level of each family member indoors and portray some of that lifestyle outdoors. It results in endless hours spent outdoors. Watch the start of this Wood Stone pizza oven get craned into the side wall of the pool house. WOODSTONE PIZZA OVEN all part of the living fabulously https://youtube/OOteE10-PRQ

This custom-built freestanding outdoor living arbor was designed to create the perfect year-round gathering space for family and friends. Thoughtfully crafted for comfort in every season, the structure features a ceiling fan to keep the space cool on hot summer days and discreet flush-mount heaters to provide warmth during cooler evenings. A built-in DCS grill anchors the space, making it ideal for outdoor cooking and entertaining. With ample room for seating, dining, and socializing, this outdoor living area functions as an extension of the home—perfect for hosting friends, family get-togethers, and everyday enjoyment. The result is a versatile, inviting outdoor entertainment space built for both relaxation and celebration. If you’d like, I can also make a shorter version, a more luxury-focused version, or tweak the tone to match your other Houzz projects.

Location: East Northport, NY Award Presented Giuseppe Abbrancati/Gappsi It is finally here! Long waited 2003 and what a better way for this Harley Davidson fan to celebrate the arrival of his 2003 Hundred Years Anniversary Edition. The Harley Davidson fat boy over his brand new state of the art Paving stone installed driveway. An array of colors creates the autumn blend laid on the field of the driveway. Marble blend a mix of gray and white was used for the borders and to create the unique driveway design & patterns. 10,000 sq.ft. of driveway and pool patio were installed over 12″ of recycled concrete base and 1″ of sand. The Gappsi® Edge Restraint System® secured the border of the pavement

With my renovation concept, this kitchen nearly doubled in size. It went from a small 10'x12' U-shaped space, to the ultimate kitchen and dining great room. Combining Old World and Transitional elements, these clients celebrated their love for travel by incorporating tiles they purchased in Italy into their backsplash design.

A very outdated layout and furniture left this prominent view space in our client's home ignored & dark. Updating the furniture to reflect their style and brining function to the layout brought harmony to their home and created a space that they celebrate and utilize daily.

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Inspiration for a timeless family room remodel in Bridgeport

We are in love with how this family room turned out. Modern fireplace to go with the modern furniture and accessories.
Example of a large trendy open concept porcelain tile and beige floor game room design in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

With my renovation concept, this kitchen nearly doubled in size. It went from a small 10'x12' U-shaped space, to the ultimate kitchen and dining great room. Combining Old World and Transitional elements, these clients celebrated their love for travel by incorporating tiles they purchased in Italy into their backsplash design.