This Siteline Cabinetry tall storage cabinet has roll-out shelves at a height that makes it easy to access. Deep shelves offer ample storage. Photo credit: Dennis Jourdan

This fantastic Lake Michigan home offers its owners quiet and retreat – while loudly boasting some amazing interior and exterior features. This lake home is nestled at the end of a long winding drive and at the top of a breathtaking Lake Michigan bluff. Extensive designing and planning ensured that every living space and bedroom has outstanding lake views. This lake home carries a light-hearted, beachy theme throughout – with welcoming blues and greens – accented by custom white cabinetry and superior trim details. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details, a screen room with the EZEBreeze screen system, composite decking, maintenance-free rail systems, and an upper turret to the most pristine views. This was an amazing home to build and will offer the owners, and generations to follow, a place to share time together and create awesome memories. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic concrete front porch remodel in Seattle with a roof extension

This outdoor summer kitchen is made of antique cypress exterior. The door and hood panels are hand-made with 2" planks surrounded by a 3/4" raised applied mold with an inlaid poplar bark frame. The interior material is an exterior grade plywood, and the hood has extra interior structure to mount to the owners ceiling.

Cottage chic patio photo in New York with a roof extension and a fireplace

Mid-sized tuscan brick porch idea in Other with a roof extension

A warm and inviting screened porch featuring Adirondack chairs with red star-patterned pillows, a rustic round wooden coffee table, and string lights adorning the reclaimed wood beams. The space is complemented by a red and beige striped rug, offering a cozy ambiance with scenic outdoor views, perfect for relaxation or gatherings.

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

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Nashville with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone patio design in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a fireplace

On the patio, an infinity pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean below. A low profile fire pit is paired with shorter succulents to maintain a direct view. Photo: Jim Bartsch

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Mid-sized transitional back porch photo in Other with decking, a fire pit and a roof extension

This contemporary backyard oasis offers our clients indoor-outdoor living for year-round relaxation and entertaining. The custom rectilinear swimming pool and stacked stone raised spa were designed to maximize the tight lot coverage restrictions while the cascading waterfalls and natural stone water feature add tranquility to the space. Panoramic doors create a beautiful transition between the interior and exterior spaces allowing for more entertaining options and increased natural light. The covered porch features retractable screens, ceiling-mounted infrared heaters, T&G ceiling and a stacked stone fireplace

Elegant porch photo in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

This south Louisiana style home was built on family property for this young couple and their three young sons. This quiet serene location overlooks the Red River and provides the perfect setting for lots of relaxation, family fun and entertaining both on the water and off. Photography by Mary Ann Elston

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Indoor/Outdoor living. This open floorplan offers a spacious design for entertaining family and friends.
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard patio idea in Miami with decking and a roof extension

This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.

Richard Leo Johnson
Beach style porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension