a hot tub and california ledge create a complete outdoor entertaining area at the large courtyard pool
Mid-sized 1960s courtyard concrete and rectangular hot tub photo in Orange County

a fire pit provides for gathering space off the courtyard pool and just outside the primary bedroom
Inspiration for a small 1950s courtyard concrete patio remodel in Orange County with a fireplace and no cover

Front courtyard features natural wreaths on the front doors. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Example of a cottage stone exterior home design in Austin

Large cottage white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in San Francisco

Le jardinet
Entryway - traditional entryway idea in San Francisco with a blue front door

Design work started with a modest design focused on improving the kitchen, living, dining and outdoor living areas. However, a feasibility study determined that a better option was to fully remodel the existing dwelling, resulting in reclaiming some of the front veranda to increase the size of the living and dining areas. The remaining section created an alcove to the main bedroom, increasing privacy and creating a dedicated outdoor area. A large awning, cantilevered so as not to impose on the existing septic, created a separate outdoor living area. A teak facade, that will weather to grey in the salty sea air over time, was added to extend high above the box gutter, conceal the solar panels and cap the ends of the separation walls. The roof was repitched and the internal ceilings raked upwards from the teak facade, thereby increasing the internal volume and allowing for the addition of high-light windows in rooms on the ridge side of the dwelling to capture the vista, increase natural light, ventilation and sense of space. A skillion roof outside the back kitchen area was strategically positioned out of sight from the inside of the home and created a second outdoor area in the rear courtyard, serving as the main entry point. A gate house was incorporated in the rear fence to enhance the entry. The rear courtyard reclaimed an existing parking bay to create space for the cellar/music room.

Transitional white one-story exterior home idea in Atlanta

Landscaping and exterior.
Photo of a farmhouse partial sun gravel garden path in Santa Barbara.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Minimalist white one-story mixed siding flat roof photo in Salt Lake City

This is an example of a traditional stone garden path in New York.

A statement front entrance with grand double columns, stone and concrete steps, plus a welcoming double door entry. - Photo by Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a huge transitional white three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

This Farmhouse style home was designed around the separate spaces and wraps or hugs around the courtyard, it’s inviting, comfortable and timeless. A welcoming entry and sliding doors suggest indoor/ outdoor living through all of the private and public main spaces including the Entry, Kitchen, living, and master bedroom. Another major design element for the interior of this home called the “galley” hallway, features high clerestory windows and creative entrances to two of the spaces. Custom Double Sliding Barn Doors to the office and an oversized entrance with sidelights and a transom window, frame the main entry and draws guests right through to the rear courtyard. The owner’s one-of-a-kind creative craft room and laundry room allow for open projects to rest without cramping a social event in the public spaces. Lastly, the HUGE but unassuming 2,200 sq ft garage provides two tiers and space for a full sized RV, off road vehicles and two daily drivers. This home is an amazing example of balance between on-site toy storage, several entertaining space options and private/quiet time and spaces alike.

Beach entry pool with flush spa and raised planters
Inspiration for a large coastal courtyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped natural pool remodel in Miami

The design objective for this six acre ocean view parcel in Montecito was to create a literal replication of an 1800's California hacienda. Four adobe structures define the central courtyard while secondary terraces and walled gardens expand the living areas towards the views and morning light. Simple, rustic details and traditional, handmade materials evoke a lifestyle of a distant era.

Entry porch of Wisconsin Chilton flagging is extended into the driveway, with a matching carpet of stone. Simple plantings are kept low to enhance the elegant stone detailing. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Trendy beige stone house exterior photo in Austin with a shed roof and a metal roof

See In, See Out / Jessica Mims / www.SeeInSeeOut.com
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean landscaping in Austin.

Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in Boston with a pergola

For the William Cook House (c. 1809) in downtown Beverly, Massachusetts, we were asked to create an addition to create spatial and aesthetic continuity between the main house, a front courtyard area, and the backyard pool. Our carriage house design provides a functional and inviting extension to the home’s public façade and creates a unique private space for personal enjoyment and entertaining. The two-car garage features a game room on the second story while a striking exterior brick wall with built-in outdoor fireplace anchors the pool deck to the home, creating a wonderful outdoor haven in the home’s urban setting. Photo Credit: Eric Roth