Elegant deck photo in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola

The very old newel post is actually an antique wrought iron fence post that has been repurposed as a newel post using all new stair railing and spindles. Photo credit: Anita Joyce

Steel pergola with Ipe slats
Patio - contemporary patio idea in New York

Deck - contemporary deck idea in DC Metro

Lake Front Country Estate Outdoor Shower, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
Patio - huge traditional backyard stone and rectangular lap patio idea

The back yard patio is the new living room. Let’s discuss. If you’ve tried to purchase an outdoor, propane heater, new grill, or even outdoor seating in the past six months, this is not news to you. We’re all doing our best to manage through the pandemic while still enjoying social connections and time with family and friends. The solution that so many of us have adopted is to spend more time outside. There’s a Norwegian saying that says, “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.” It’s a mantra worth adopting these days. We have a lot of customers who are ready to bundle up and enjoy their back yards as much as they enjoy their living rooms. But these lucky homeowners have had that opportunity for the past six months. Reading any further may make you pretty jealous, but we hope that it inspires you for a future project in your own back yard.

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless detached one-car garage remodel in Dallas

This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.

Outdoor kitchen, lattice screen and more serenity.
Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Photovoltaic panels generate all the home’s electricity, sending surplus energy back to the grid. All the home’s systems—hot water, HVAC, and radiant heating—are integrated, electric-based, and powered by the PV panels on the roof. The only use of natural gas is at the cooking range, which draws from a 50-gallon propane tank. With the exception of the propane tank, the home is net-zero in terms of its energy consumption. Photographer: Matthew Millman

Example of a 1950s home design design in Houston

This was an exterior remodel and backyard renovation, added pool, bbq, etc.
Example of a large minimalist backyard concrete paver patio kitchen design in Los Angeles with an awning

Photography by Tommy Kile
Inspiration for a transitional pool remodel in Austin

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Engler Studio | Photography: Corey Gaffer
Example of a large beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with white cabinets, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and solid surface countertops

JACOB HAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Chicago with white walls

Patio - mediterranean patio idea in Houston with a bbq area

Inspiration for a small modern courtyard concrete patio remodel in San Luis Obispo with a fire pit and a pergola

Exterior South Elevation Sam Oberter Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless gray three-story vinyl gable roof remodel in New York with a mixed material roof and a pergola

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone and stone fence garden path in Boston.