Renovation of an existing pool and spa. New travertine paving and radius cut pool coping and tread pieces. A higher terrace houses a grill station and an eating area. Pool lounge space allows for a separate relaxation space more secluded near the taller plantings.

Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse l-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Shed was elevated to eliminate contact with moisture from high water table which offered the opportunity to build a bridge for access and to add a unique look by Michael Conk

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Mid-sized minimalist home design photo in New York

Photo Credit: Omar Salinas, HiTech Photo, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary porch design in DC Metro with a roof extension.

photo credit: Larry Taylor
Hot tub - large transitional backyard stone and l-shaped hot tub idea in Tampa

Spray-Coat Resurfacing
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard rectangular and stamped concrete lap pool remodel in St Louis

Inspiration for a small contemporary one-story brick exterior home remodel in DC Metro

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

James Ray Spahn
Inspiration for a transitional galley dining room remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Trex Select composite decking in the shade Pebble Grey with Trex Select railing in Classic White with a Pebble Grey cocktail rail.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard deck remodel with no cover

The client wanted a better flow throughout their landscape, as well as introduce straight lines to a space to modernize the irregular shaped pool. Their upper deck was where they did a majority of their entertaining so ensuring this space was large enough for both dining and lounge was the starting point of the design. Introducing privacy from the many on looking neighbours, without completely blocking it off from the rest of their own yard was important. Laser cut privacy screens added this filtered privacy. A round hot tub was added to the back corner of the property, which otherwise seemed like wasted space. Highlighted by the privacy panels in the same pattern used on the deck to create some consistency. Trees were both maintained and added where needs along the property to add greenery and privacy. The entire space now feels open within the backyard, but private from neighbours.

Our take on the Modern Farmhouse! With awesome front fireplace patio perfect for getting to know the neighbours.
Inspiration for a large cottage three-story concrete fiberboard white front door remodel in Calgary with a shingle roof and a glass front door

Inspiration for a transitional stone tile corner bathtub remodel in San Francisco

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
Inspiration for a large country gray two-story wood exterior home remodel in Bridgeport

Wally Sears, Julia Starr Sanford, Mark David Major
Beach style porch photo in Jacksonville with a roof extension

Anice Hoachlander, Judy Davis: HDPhoto
Elegant backyard pool photo in DC Metro with no cover

Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a classic formal and open concept living room design in Minneapolis with gray walls

Our clients have a busy life so they wanted their inner city garden to be low fuss and look low fuss. They wanted outdoor spaces that looked relaxed, with a simple and soft palette of finishes that acknowledged their coastal location. The site conditions and their brief also called for plants that were hardy and that would tolerate the full sun and sandy soils. The structural finishes and the plant colours provide a harmonious blend and compliment the design choices of the interior.