This is an example of a rustic brick porch column design in Minneapolis with a roof extension.

This is an example of a rustic brick porch column design in Minneapolis with a roof extension.

Large comfortable shaded front porch made of Azek & Azek Decking products.
Large elegant front porch photo in New York with decking and a roof extension

Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Jeri Koegel Ron and Kathy Chaisson have lived in many homes throughout Orange County, including three homes on the Balboa Peninsula and one at Pelican Crest. But when the “kind of retired” couple, as they describe their current status, decided to finally build their ultimate dream house in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, they opted not to skimp on the amenities. “We wanted this house to have the features of a resort,” says Ron. “So we designed it to have a pool on the roof, five patios, a spa, a gym, water walls in the courtyard, fire-pits and steam showers.” To bring that five-star level of luxury to their newly constructed home, the couple enlisted Orange County’s top talent, including our very own rock star design consultant Richard Bustos, who worked alongside interior designer Trish Steel and Patterson Custom Homes as well as Brandon Architects. Together the team created a 4,500 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary house where R&R get top billing in almost every room. Two stories tall and with lots of open spaces, it manages to feel spacious despite its narrow location. And from its third floor patio, it boasts panoramic ocean views. “Overall we wanted this to be contemporary, but we also wanted it to feel warm,” says Ron. Key to creating that look was Richard, who selected the primary pieces from our extensive portfolio of top-quality furnishings. Richard also focused on clean lines and neutral colors to achieve the couple’s modern aesthetic, while allowing both the home’s gorgeous views and Kathy’s art to take center stage. As for that mahogany-lined elevator? “It’s a requirement,” states Ron. “With three levels, and lots of entertaining, we need that elevator for keeping the bar stocked up at the cabana, and for our big barbecue parties.” He adds, “my wife wears high heels a lot of the time, so riding the elevator instead of taking the stairs makes life that much better for her.”

Deck - mid-sized transitional backyard deck idea in Charlotte with a roof extension

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016

A beautiful expansive outdoor patio and backyard living space. Over 1,000 sft of covered patio with BBQ area, dining, seating w/firepit, and hot tub. Pool area with custom granite slide, 2nd fire pit with seating, pizza oven, built in hot tub, and pool house. Custom golf putting green on side of home . The perfect entertaining space!

This kitchen, with its breathtaking view of Walker Point in Kennebunkport, ME, is an escape from the monotony of everyday life. White walls, a neutral backsplash and a light countertop keep this traditional kitchen bright and airy. Rich, full overlay walnut cabinetry, finished in Cocoa, add interest and depth to the space. The Vogue door used with the perimeter cabinetry gives the space a certain understated elegance. The kitchen island, finished in dove white with 3˝ vogue doors on maple, contrast nicely with the rest of the kitchen. Deep, full-extension drawers in the end of the island, hold pots, pans and other cookware and are accessible any time they are needed. The island is a prime work station, but with a beautiful walnut countertop extension, it also doubles as a great spot to entertain guests. Not only does this traditional kitchen have just the right amount of work stations and ample room for family and friends, but it also has glass front cabinets with x-front mullion for displaying fine glassware and china. Though serene, this kitchen doesn't sacrifice style. It is a blissful escape from the everyday pressures and stresses of life, found right inside the comfort of home.

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This is an example of a traditional tile screened-in back porch design in Charlotte with a roof extension.

Example of a large minimalist backyard concrete patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a roof extension

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