Photographer: Ty Cole
Deck - huge coastal deck idea in New York with a roof extension

Large elegant carpeted sunroom photo in Other with a standard ceiling

ALH Home Renovations
Classic porch idea in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension

This is an example of a mid-sized craftsman screened-in back porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic gray two-story wood flat roof remodel in Other

Transitional porch photo in Atlanta with a roof extension, a fireplace and decking

Transitional screened-in porch photo in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension

Deck with stone veneer storage area underneath. Roof over deck for shade. Picture taken while under construction.
Deck - mid-sized traditional backyard deck idea in Philadelphia with a roof extension

This sweet creekside retreat has a little bit of everything. Rustic, refined, quaint, clean, sweet, crisp & lovely. Time for a snooze... Silk and fur bedding with a view onto the master deck overlooking the creek.

Island style dark wood floor bedroom photo in Miami with gray walls

Jeffery Allen
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped kitchen remodel in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel countertops and colored appliances

Trent Bell
Mountain style screened-in porch idea in Portland Maine with decking

Deck and floor to ceiling windows. Large overhangs on modern home.
Inspiration for a small modern side yard deck remodel in Austin with a roof extension

Example of a trendy open concept light wood floor, beige floor, exposed beam and wood ceiling living room design in Boston with white walls

Open great room with a large motorized door opening the space to the outdoor patio and pool area / Builder - Platinum Custom Homes / Photo by ©Thompson Photographic.com 2018 / Tate Studio Architects

Dave Lauridsen
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor great room design in San Francisco with brown walls

"We wanted to create an intimate connection with the side of the mountain coming right up to the home," says architect Cavin Costello.
Example of a trendy water fountain deck design in Phoenix with no cover

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton