Ross Cooperthwaite photography
Example of a tuscan patio design in Denver with a roof extension and a fireplace

Jeffrey Lendrum / Lendrum Photography LLC
Country porch photo with a roof extension

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 11,000 sf Project Completed: June 2013 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Designed by Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photos by Jessica Glynn. In the Evergrene gated community. Rustic wood and rattan make this a cozy Florida loggia. Poolside drinks are a must!

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

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard deck design in Toronto with no cover

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional stone front porch design in Orange County with a roof extension.

An amazing place to sit and enjoy the views of the lake. Custom lighting hangs perfectly from the traditional timber truss. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

David Patterson
This is an example of a victorian porch design in Denver with decking and a roof extension.

Tricia Shay Photography
Deck - mid-sized contemporary side yard deck idea in Milwaukee with decking, a roof extension and a fireplace

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Brian Vanden Brink
Cottage screened-in porch idea in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

Toby Ponnay
Inspiration for a coastal backyard tile patio remodel in Orange County with a roof extension

The roof deck of the Cycle House by chadbourne + doss architects includes a cantilevered roof that provides covered space for outdoor lounging. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Example of a mid-sized cottage backyard concrete paver patio kitchen design in Nashville with a roof extension

Example of a country concrete patio design in San Francisco with a roof extension

Large trendy backyard deck photo in Hobart with a roof extension

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography