This Toronto courtyard landscape design is thoughtfully curated to support quiet mornings, mindful reflection, and fireside gatherings, with uninterrupted views to a plunge pool nestled below a covered porch. Designed as an extension of the home, the space balances luxury outdoor living with warmth and intimacy, proving that small urban landscapes can be both highly functional and deeply restorative. Refined materials and fine finishes echo the interior architecture, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection while inviting family and friends to slow down, gather, and reconnect with nature. This courtyard garden in Toronto demonstrates how intentional spatial planning and wellness-focused design can transform compact spaces into immersive outdoor retreats.

Welcome to another remarkable project crafted by our professional team, showcased through an intricate 3D design. Picture a modern oasis featuring a luxurious pool and spa, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Adjacent to the pool, a captivating firepit awaits, surrounded by comfortable seating for cozy gatherings. As you explore further, you'll discover an outdoor kitchen and grill nestled under the sheltering roof of a charming gazebo. This delightful space also boasts a built-in wood fireplace, perfect for adding warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings. The entire scene is framed by lush landscaping and verdant greens, enhancing the serenity of this wonderful house. With meticulous attention to detail, we've created a harmonious blend of functionality, style, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable outdoor experience for homeowners and guests alike.

Welcome to another remarkable project crafted by our professional team, showcased through an intricate 3D design. Picture a modern oasis featuring a luxurious pool and spa, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Adjacent to the pool, a captivating firepit awaits, surrounded by comfortable seating for cozy gatherings. As you explore further, you'll discover an outdoor kitchen and grill nestled under the sheltering roof of a charming gazebo. This delightful space also boasts a built-in wood fireplace, perfect for adding warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings. The entire scene is framed by lush landscaping and verdant greens, enhancing the serenity of this wonderful house. With meticulous attention to detail, we've created a harmonious blend of functionality, style, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable outdoor experience for homeowners and guests alike.

The back and front yard masonry design of this private residence in West Islip, NY provides functionality and accommodates all elements in its layout. This includes a U-shaped cooking island built with Nicolock adobe blend terra wall. It is covered with a PVC pergola for shade, a granite counter top, a wood burning oven, a gas grill refrigerator, an ice maker, a sink, and many storage cabinets. Backyard Masonry The patio is built raised two steps up from the grass area. The perimeter walls are built with Nicolock oyster blend mini-colonial walls and capped with granite city colonial caps. In many places, the walls are built up to create accent columns to hold the light fixtures and sitting walls. The fire pit area is built in a circular shape with a comfortable bench built within the walls. The patio is built with XL stone ridge adobe blend pavers and a double border design with granite city roma pavers. This patio area is large enough to accommodate many table. Frontyard Masonry Walkways on both side of the house are built to connect to the circular driveway Adobe blend stone ridge pavers are installed over 1 inch of sand and 8 inches of state approved grade recycled concrete base. The layout includes a double border design with circle fan inlays in the driveway aprons, 2 light piers installed on each side of the driveway, and aprons veneered with Boral cultured stone matching the house exterior walls. Bluestone caps and treads were used for the cumulus, front door steps, and porch.

This custom farmhouse pairs rustic warmth with refined craftsmanship. Designed around an earthy, neutral palette with dark bronze accents, the home features black walnut flooring, solid-core Shaker-style doors, and custom cabinetry throughout. A dramatic great room with 40’ vaulted ceilings, a full-height wood burning stone fireplace, and exposed timber beams anchors the main living space. The kitchen is outfitted with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, quartz countertops, and a custom backsplash detail. With six bedrooms, six full baths, and a range of specialty spaces—including a boot wash surrounded by rustic brick flooring in the mudroom, and a hidden wine cellar through the pantry, this home balances functionality with luxury.

Modern art, comfortable seating, and treasured heirlooms combine to create an eclectic, inviting living room in this Country Music Hall Of Famers home. This space, with spectacular views, was seldom used due to impractical, poorly placed furniture. But an updated layout dramatically improved the flow and function, while the comfortable new seating and casual rustic tables provide the perfect conversation area. The new furniture, brimming with soft, inviting textures, coexist beautifully with the cherished antiques. The exposed beams and mantle were faux finished to coordinate with the rich wood floors, and a colorful contemporary rug and accessories were added to encourage family and guests to relax and enjoy the expansive views.

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

Welcome to another remarkable project crafted by our professional team, showcased through an intricate 3D design. Picture a modern oasis featuring a luxurious pool and spa, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Adjacent to the pool, a captivating firepit awaits, surrounded by comfortable seating for cozy gatherings. As you explore further, you'll discover an outdoor kitchen and grill nestled under the sheltering roof of a charming gazebo. This delightful space also boasts a built-in wood fireplace, perfect for adding warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings. The entire scene is framed by lush landscaping and verdant greens, enhancing the serenity of this wonderful house. With meticulous attention to detail, we've created a harmonious blend of functionality, style, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable outdoor experience for homeowners and guests alike.

Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around.

Welcome to another remarkable project crafted by our professional team, showcased through an intricate 3D design. Picture a modern oasis featuring a luxurious pool and spa, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Adjacent to the pool, a captivating firepit awaits, surrounded by comfortable seating for cozy gatherings. As you explore further, you'll discover an outdoor kitchen and grill nestled under the sheltering roof of a charming gazebo. This delightful space also boasts a built-in wood fireplace, perfect for adding warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings. The entire scene is framed by lush landscaping and verdant greens, enhancing the serenity of this wonderful house. With meticulous attention to detail, we've created a harmonious blend of functionality, style, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable outdoor experience for homeowners and guests alike.

This outdoor pool cabana was built along with an outdoor kitchen and new pool. It features a wood burning fireplace, stained bead board ceiling with LED lights, patterned concrete slab and covered TV above fireplace. Perfect for relaxing outdoors any time of year!

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

These homeowners wished to extend their existing roof out into the backyard to create a covered outdoor living space that marries seamlessly with their home. They also hoped to improve access to the backyard and flatten it out for more well-drained usable space. Azek Vintage composite decking was incorporated in order that the transition from inside to outside is all one level. The outdoor kitchen and bar were designed for maximum functionality. Many of the homeowner's reference images were used as inspiration to create the look and feel of this space. The end result is a multi-functional, warm outdoor living area for all four seasons. The gas-burning fireplace get a boost of heat from Infratech electric heaters to create warmth throughout the year.

These homeowners wished to extend their existing roof out into the backyard to create a covered outdoor living space that marries seamlessly with their home. They also hoped to improve access to the backyard and flatten it out for more well-drained usable space. Azek Vintage composite decking was incorporated in order that the transition from inside to outside is all one level. The outdoor kitchen and bar were designed for maximum functionality. Many of the homeowner's reference images were used as inspiration to create the look and feel of this space. The end result is a multi-functional, warm outdoor living area for all four seasons. The gas-burning fireplace get a boost of heat from Infratech electric heaters to create warmth throughout the year.

These homeowners wished to extend their existing roof out into the backyard to create a covered outdoor living space that marries seamlessly with their home. They also hoped to improve access to the backyard and flatten it out for more well-drained usable space. Azek Vintage composite decking was incorporated in order that the transition from inside to outside is all one level. The outdoor kitchen and bar were designed for maximum functionality. Many of the homeowner's reference images were used as inspiration to create the look and feel of this space. The end result is a multi-functional, warm outdoor living area for all four seasons. The gas-burning fireplace get a boost of heat from Infratech electric heaters to create warmth throughout the year.

This exceptional custom residence overlooks the prestigious Brae Burn Country Club golf course. Oversized windows in the gourmet chef's kitchen, family room and dining area are designed to capture the vista views of the rolling fairway. A sitting room is also featured in the open design. Entertain your guests and enjoy sunsets from the expansive bluestone deck. Accenting the stairway to the second floor is built-in shelving that exemplifies the thoughtful architectural detail throughout. The spacious bedrooms have cathedral ceilings and functional built-in drawers. The magical setting continues in the master bedroom with its private covered balcony. The third floor offers dramatic views from a rooftop gazebo. The walk-out lower level is equipped with a great room, office and a fabulous gym/home theater room. A separate entrance leads to an additional guest bedroom or private in-home office. This unique home is conveniently located near the train, hospitals and shopping. http://106daystreet.com

Our clients originally built this home many years ago on an acreage and raised their family in it. Its a beautiful property. They were looking to preserve some of the elements they loved but update the look and feel of the home blending traditional with modern, while adding some new up-to-date features. The entire main and second floors were re-modeled. Custom master bedroom cabinetry, wood-look vinyl plank flooring, a new chef's kitchen, three updated bathrooms, and vaulted cedar ceiling are only some of the beautiful features.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Situated along Eagle River, looking across to the mouth of the Ipswich Harbor, this was clearly a little cape house that was married to the sea. The owners were inquiring about adding a simple shed dormer to provide additional exposure to the stunning water view, but they were also interested in what Mathew would design if this beach cottage were his. Inspired by the waves that came ashore mere feet from the little house, Mathew took up a fat marker and sketched a sweeping, S-shape dormer on the waterside of the building. He then described how the dormer would be designed in the shape of an ocean wave. “This way,” he explained, “you will not only be able to see the ocean from your new master bedroom, you’ll also be able to experience that view from a space that actually reflects the spirit of the waves.” Mathew and his team designed the master suite and study using a subtle combination of contemporary and traditional, beach-house elements. The result was a completely unique and one-of-a-kind space inside and out. Transparencies are built into the design via features like gently curved glass that reflects the water and the arched interior window separating the bedroom and bath. On the exterior, the curved dormer on the street side echoes these rounded shapes and lines to create continuity throughout. The sense of movement is accentuated by the continuous, V-groove boarded ceiling that runs from one ocean-shaped dormer through to the opposite side of the house. The bedroom features a cozy sitting area with built in storage and a porthole window to look out onto the rowboats in the harbor. A bathroom and closet were combined into a single room in a modern design that doesn't sacrifice any style or space and provides highly efficient functionality. A striking barn door made of glass with industrial hardware divides the two zones of the master suite. The custom, built-in maple cabinetry of the closets provides a textural counterpoint to the unique glass shower that incorporates sea stones and an ocean wave motif accent tile. With this spectacular design vision, the owners are now able to enjoy their stunning view from a bright and spacious interior that brings the natural elements of the beach into the home. Photo by Eric Roth