The addition of the kitchenette on the rooftop transformed the patio into a fully-functioning entertainment space. The retractable awning provides shade on the hottest days, or it can be opened up to party under the stars. Welcoming guests into their home is a way of life for the Novogratzes, and in turn was the primary focus of this renovation. "We like to have a lot people over on the day-to-day as well as holiday family gatherings and parties with our friends", Cortney explains. With both Robert and Cortney hailing from the South; Virginia and Georgia respectively, the couple have it in their blood to open their home those around them. "We always believe that the most important thing in your home is those you share it with", she says, "so we love to keep up our southern hospitality and are constantly welcoming guests into our home." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

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Patio - mediterranean stone patio idea in Orange County with an awning

Classic front porch idea in Charleston with decking and a roof extension

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Beach style deck photo in Charleston with decking and a fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional deck remodel in Denver with decking and a roof extension

Example of a farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

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This is an example of a transitional back porch design in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.

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Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Little Rock with a fire pit and a roof extension

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Inspiration for a timeless brick floor mudroom remodel in Portland Maine

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Beach style patio photo in Boston with a fire pit and a roof extension

Inspiration for a mediterranean tile balcony remodel in San Francisco with a roof extension

Photography: Nat Rea
Balcony - victorian balcony balcony idea in Providence with a roof extension

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Living room - large modern ceramic tile living room idea in San Diego with white walls

Example of a huge mountain style backyard concrete patio design with a fire pit and a roof extension

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This is an example of a country screened-in porch design in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

Classic porch idea in Columbus with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Pebble Beach Powder Room. Photographer: John Merkl
Inspiration for a small coastal beige floor and travertine floor powder room remodel in San Luis Obispo with distressed cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, open cabinets and white countertops

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Dining room - mid-sized country dark wood floor dining room idea in Miami with brown walls and no fireplace