Large traditional red two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Chicago with a shingle roof

2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel
Inspiration for a large transitional stone and rectangular natural pool remodel in New York

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Covered porch with concrete paver patio, limestone half columns, bench, and firepit. The paver patio is done in a Milsap Blend 3 piece plaza with a limestone Holland border. The patio cover has limestone half columns with western red rough cedar posts, beams, and collar ties. Project also included a limestone radius bench with firepit. - Pictures by "Scott Ward"

William Carson Joyce
Inspiration for a rustic vegetable garden landscape in Santa Barbara.

Screened porch opens to living area via folding doors, that can close off the space in winter. Wicker, blue cushions and greenery complement the birch bark details Stuart Barrett photography

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Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard concrete paver patio photo in Charlotte with a fire pit and a gazebo

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Pearl Gray - SW 0052 Trim Color - Alabaster - SW 7008 Front Door Stain - Ranch Oak - SW 3125-B Outdoor Cooking by Coyote Outdoor Living Grill Product C1C36 Gas BBQ Grill Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Roughcut in Casa Blanca Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Garage Doors by NW Door LAP Siding by James Hardie USA Construction Supplies via PROBuild Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

The concrete bench actually functions as a retaining wall. There was roughly 12" of grade change that needed to be addressed to create this functional outdoor entertaining space. Materials: Architectural slabs, Cast-in-place concrete, IPE wood decking

Reclaimed vintage oak floors set the foundation for this cabin kitchen and dining space. Raw edge granite countertops add a natural feel to the space. The lighting selections also have a vintage steam punk type design and adds to the contemporary rustic design.

Client wanted to convert the back section of the property into "livable" living space by pouring an easy to clean concrete slab and a shade structure. The storage shed to the left was built to mimic the existing storage shed to the right. Finesse, Inc. refinished the existing storage shed. We added electrical for lighting and receptacles to the area. The timber is a Rough Sawn Douglas Fir draws the solid colored stain deeper into the wood giving it a nice sealed finish. All the material was pre-coated prior to assembly and final coat was applied after install. Jessica Abler, Sun Valley, CA

we build this built shingle slope patio cover with a 6x6 rough cedar posting and 4x12 rough cedar beam with a cedar t-g ceiling and brick post wrap

Client wanted to convert the back section of the property into "livable" living space by pouring an easy to clean concrete slab and a shade structure. The storage shed to the left was built to mimic the existing storage shed to the right. Finesse, Inc. refinished the existing storage shed. We added electrical for lighting and receptacles to the area. The timber is a Rough Sawn Douglas Fir draws the solid colored stain deeper into the wood giving it a nice sealed finish. All the material was pre-coated prior to assembly and final coat was applied after install. Jessica Abler, Sun Valley, CA

we build this built shingle slope patio cover with a 6x6 rough cedar posting and 4x12 rough cedar beam with a cedar t-g ceiling and brick post wrap

Patio kitchen plans these days require the ability to incorporate high-tech, modern appliances into rustic, timeless – even ancient-looking – outdoor design styles. You can see this juxtaposition pulled off perfectly in this outdoor kitchen by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston. “A smart patio kitchen plan requires not only a balance of the new and old,” says Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks, “but a blending of new elements – like an outdoor kitchen – with the existing home and outdoor living features like a pool, hardscaping or landscaping.” In this case, explains Franks, the existing 25-by-15-foot pool had a craggy edge of moss rock boulders, plus a spa and firepit faced with a rough Scabos splitface travertine. “The overall look was rustic and naturalistic,” says Franks, “so we of course wanted the new outdoor kitchen island to match.” Hence the 14-foot-long outdoor kitchen island with a raised bar, also faced in the Scabos splitface travertine and topped with a Normandy granite countertop. The hardscaping around it is Kool Deck® textured concrete. “People used to shy away from busy textures in outside patio kitchen plans, but now they’re embracing them,” notes Franks. “They’re increasingly attracted to the beautiful imperfections and irregularities of nature – there’s more of an authenticity and character to it.” Now, for the high-tech part: A Traeger wood pellet grill. Traeger grills are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to infuse amazing, rich flavor and for their versatility (they can grill, bake, smoke, slow cook, braise and barbecue). This premier model, the Memphis Pro 304, features 562 square inches of cooking space and a three-in-one cooking system (high-temperature grill, low-and-low smoker and true-convection-oven roasting and baking). It also has an intuitive Intelligent Temperature Control (see the display panel to the left of the grill) that can be set for cooking and internal temperature. A programmable food probe tells you when the internal temperature is reached and drops the grill down to a programmed lower temperature to keep the food warm till serving. The dual-fan convection system, with reliable metal blades, circulates heat evenly for tender, juicy results. Double-walled and sealed construction of 304 stainless steel allows for optimum heat retention and consistent temperatures in all weather conditions. A direct-flame “flavorizer” insert delivers the added flavor of a seared finish. Outdoor Homescapes also added a mount sink with a custom oil-rubbed bronze faucet by Moen and the following RCS stainless steel accessories: a pull-out trash door, a countertop trash chute, dual horizontal grill utensil drawers and a swing-out storage door. “At first, you’d think all this technology and the smooth, modern stainless steel would fight with the rustic look of the rough-faced stone in outdoor patio kitchen plans,” says Franks. “But it actually provides some visual rest from all the rugged textures and busyness.” Serving a similar function is the smooth, polished Scabos travertine tile used for the pool coping and firepit ledge. “It’s a perfect environment for the client to entertain business associates,” says Franks. “He’s very happy with the old-meets-new approach, and so are we.” More patio kitchen plans can be found at Outdoor Homescapes of Houston’s website, at www.outdoorhomescapes.com

we build this built shingle slope patio cover with a 6x6 rough cedar posting and 4x12 rough cedar beam with a cedar t-g ceiling and brick post wrap

Client wanted to convert the back section of the property into "livable" living space by pouring an easy to clean concrete slab and a shade structure. The storage shed to the left was built to mimic the existing storage shed to the right. Finesse, Inc. refinished the existing storage shed. We added electrical for lighting and receptacles to the area. The timber is a Rough Sawn Douglas Fir draws the solid colored stain deeper into the wood giving it a nice sealed finish. All the material was pre-coated prior to assembly and final coat was applied after install. Jessica Abler, Sun Valley, CA

The Pennsylvania Bluestone flooring of this relaxing porch extend the shades of blue found throughout the interior of this Italian Country inspired villa. Copper gutters and black wrought iron railing compliment the warm stain of the wood ceiling, trim and columns. Teak furniture with cushions in shades of sandy colored neutrals with aqua accents finishes this elegant outdoor space.

The Cedar screened-in porch is a great place to relax and admire the beautiful backyard and pool. Fijian Mahogany hardwood decking brings a natural look without the knots found in Cedar decking.