Merrick Ales
Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard patio kitchen idea in Austin with a roof extension

This family of five wanted to enjoy their great neighborhood on a new front porch gathering space. While the main home has a somewhat contemporary look, architect Lee Meyer specified Craftsman Era details for the final trim and siding components, marrying two styles into an elegant fusion. The result is a porch that both serves the family's needs and recalls a great era of American Architecture. Photos by Greg Schmidt.

Josh Payne Architect
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary stone front porch design in Boston with a roof extension.

Mid-sized trendy backyard pool photo in Austin with a roof extension

The monochromatic use of stone and glazed walls gives a tranquil feeling to this luxurious Master Bathroom.
Example of a large master alcove shower design in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized minimalist master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and laminate countertops

Tim Krueger
This is an example of a farmhouse concrete paver porch container garden design in Orange County with a roof extension.

Mid-sized trendy tile front porch photo in Atlanta with a roof extension

This Year Round Betterliving Sunroom addition in Rochester, MA is a big hit with friends and neighbors alike! After seeing neighbors add a sunroom to their home – this family had to get one (and more of the neighbors followed in their footsteps, too)! Our design expert and skilled craftsmen turned an open space into a comfortable porch to keep the bugs and elements out!This style of sunroom is called a fill-in sunroom because it was built into the existing porch. Fill-in sunrooms are simple to install and take less time to build as we can typically use the existing porch to build on. All windows and doors are custom manufactured at Betterliving’s facility to fit under the existing porch roof.

Love how this kitchen renovation creates an open feel for our clients to their dining room and office and a better transition to back yard!
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

The detached garage is in the background and existing garage is in the foreground. Brick and stone buttress details were added to complement the existing buttresses. The driveway is an exposed aggregate concrete with a stamped concrete border. Chris Marshall

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Photo Credits: Vivid Home Photography
Deck - backyard deck idea with a roof extension

Custom Sports Bar Cabinets with glass shelves.
Mid-sized transitional underground medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement photo in Ottawa with gray walls

Architect YamaMar Design Photo by Bruce Damonte
Mid-century modern dark wood floor living room library photo in San Francisco with white walls, a rumford fireplace and no tv

French country u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Example of a southwest backyard patio design in Houston with a roof extension

A covered porch was added to unique Craftsman style home to enable a greater enjoyment of a native plant filled backyard. The exposed trusses, sidelights and dormer mimic the lofted design of the original Living Room. Superior materials such as sustainably harvested FSC-certified woods, Western Red Cedar exposed framing and trim, Douglas Fir tongue and groove roof deck, porcelain tile deck, rare Lime Stucco by Artisan Exteriors, LLC and a decorative copper-wrapped deck cornice. Custom design and construction by Scenic Interiors.