We love this rustic-modern Houston patio addition with an outdoor kitchen and double pergola! It not only made the most of a long, narrow space while satisfying strict homeowners association rules, but did so affordably in a warm, timeless style. “The client really enjoys outdoor living, but had a specific budget they wanted to meet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks. “They also live on a golf course and had to meet particular HOA requirements.” The HOA requirements restricted how far back the new 450-square-foot patio and pergola could extend back into the yard. The HOA also wanted to make sure the patio’s colors and materials matched the existing home and others around it. “We chose colors and materials that offered texture and character, but that would go with just about anything around it,” says Wayne. “We found what we were looking for in the Fantastico travertine and Austin limestone – two materials clients love and just can’t go wrong with.” The Austin limestone facing the 8-foot-square, L-shaped kitchen island is dry-stacked in a castle pattern for a naturalistic, rustic look. Yet its light, neutral color keeps the style fresh and modern. Adding to the modern look are the stainless steel appliances: an RCS 30-inch stainless steel grill, double burner and outdoor fridge. Even though the finishes on the sink and light fixtures (Hunter pendant lamps and Hampton Bay light/fan combos) have a different finish – oil-rubbed-bronze – this actually follows the recent trend of mixing different metals, materials and finishes. “The look’s not so matchy-matchy anymore,” explains Wayne. “Mixing it up makes it look more authentic and personalized.” That’s why backsplashes like the one in this project – done in glass and metal mosaic – are also becoming more popular than traditional ceramic tile. Another recent trend can be seen here, too – an amping up of color variation and texture. “In addition to the split-face texture of the rock, you can definitely see the bold color variation in the travertine,” says Wayne. The flooring is a Fantastico travertine, laid out in a Versailles pattern. “The Fantastico tile is killer,” says Wayne. “The warm reds go great with red brick, which we have a lot of around here.” The countertop with the rounded, raised bar at the end is English walnut travertine. The red bar stools also add a pop of exciting color that contrasts nicely with the greenery around the patio. The double pergola, continues Wayne, is No. 2 pine stained a Minwax honey-gold. One side of the pergola – the side over the seating area – is covered with Lexan, a clear material that keeps out rain, heat and UV rays. The pergola also juts further into the yard on that side. “It’s called a scallop, and it just lends some visual interest,” explains Wayne. “It prevents the pergola from just looking like one big rectangular hunk of wood.” Wayne particularly likes how everything blended so well with the brick – which was a big concern – yet didn’t come off as too neutral or boring. “The Fantastico travertine and red chairs do an excellent job of pulling the red from the brick and working with the warmth of that color to make a super-inviting space,” says Wayne. “We’re really pleased with how it all ties together so well.”

Evergreen Huckleberry / Vaccinium ovatum Photo: Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Francis Dzikowski
Home design - eclectic home design idea in New York

Elegant master marble floor and white floor bathroom photo in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored walls and an undermount sink

Photography by David Phelps Photography. A 1926 Spanish side by side duplex. Design criteria…I wanted to live with all my art, family heirlooms and books. Everything you see has a story…a memory for me. How to make it all work together in 1250 square feet of space was my biggest challenge. Edit, edit, edit. The layers remaining…a very comfortable, coaster-free and cozy place to call home. Interior Designer Tommy Chambers

The meandering service drive, made of rustic antique pavers, is more of a garden path than drive. Mature Norway Spruce and Dense Yews along with sweeping bands of perennials and groundcovers thrive in the 10 – 12” deep imported soil mix. An elevated tennis court is accented by lush gardens.

Canyon Dr. Bathroom Fixtures available at Mission West Kitchen and Bath http://www.missionwest.biz Bathroom Tiles available at Mission Tile West http://www.missiontilewest.com/

Coastal/Beach style bathroom, Waypoint T06 Thermofoil Cabinets - Waypoint Hardware in brushed nickel. Drop in sink with Marble countertops
Inspiration for a large coastal master stone slab bathroom remodel in Louisville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and green walls

Large minimalist single-wall concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This rain garden, close to the edge of the woods, is the terminus of a long dry stream bed. Over-land runoff was previously causing drainage problems near the house, but the dry stream bed intercepts this water flow and diverts it to the rain garden.

This Project began with the style of this kitchen in mind. The open floor plan gives you a beautiful view of the adjoining rooms. The granite in this kitchen was a happy accident as our original selection was over sold. The color tones in the overall space are light and dark to make for a striking contrast! John Carlson @ Carlson Productions

This Project began with the style of this kitchen in mind. The open floor plan gives you a beautiful view of the adjoining rooms. The granite in this kitchen was a happy accident as our original selection was over sold. The color tones in the overall space are light and dark to make for a striking contrast! John Carlson @ Carlson Productions

Lori Hamilton
Elegant kitchen photo in Miami

Large transitional brown two-story brick gable roof idea in St Louis

Rob Cardillo, Kwatee Stamm Architect: Moger Mehrhof Architects Landscape representative of the vernacular of the region.
Inspiration for a rustic hillside landscaping in Philadelphia.

Christopher Stark Photography
Example of a trendy ceramic tile ceramic tile walk-in shower design in San Francisco with a vessel sink and beige walls

This is an example of a landscaping in Boston.

Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography