1960s courtyard tile patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz Design: Mary Jo Fiorella
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Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

Country courtyard brick patio photo in Atlanta with no cover and a fireplace

The 2009 Coastal Living Idea House at I'On in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showcases transitional design and modern vernacular architecture. Built to Gold LEED standards, this Lowcountry home is environmentally sound and inherently sustainable.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Courtyard with blue and white pillows in Naples Florida home. This mediterranean style home has curved arches and exposed wood beams that create a cozy atmosphere for outdoor lounging to escape the sun while listening to the courtyard fountain. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Imagery by Brantley Photography.

this 1920s carriage house was substantially rebuilt and linked to the main residence via new garden gate and private courtyard. Care was taken in matching brick and stucco detailing.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and an island

Marengo Morton Architects, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, specializes in Coastal Development Permits, Master Planning, Multi-Family, Residential, Commercial, Restaurant, Hospitality, Development, Code Violations, Forensics and Construction Management.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2015 Houzz
Example of a trendy living room design in Salt Lake City

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Example of a classic white brick exterior home design in Tampa

Photo: Lucy Call © 2015 Houzz
Example of a trendy bedroom design in Salt Lake City

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Inspiration for a 1960s two-story and courtyard concrete gray patio fountain remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Courtyard entrance to Rancho Santa Fe home. Design by Susan Spath of Kern & Co. Custom Lighting and Fine Accessories.
Large mediterranean beige one-story stucco flat roof idea in San Diego with a tile roof

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Photo of a small modern courtyard concrete landscaping in San Francisco for summer.