Large transitional backyard stone patio kitchen photo in Houston with a pergola

Cooking side of an outdoor kitchen in Elm Grove. A thermal bluestone counter top surrounds a large green egg and blaze gas grill. Fond du Lac Buff veneer in an ashlar pattern with a sailor course of Cream City brick surround the double access doors and roll out trash receptacle.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Bridgeport.

We transformed the existing patio into a space that is a continuation of their kitchen and more inviting for entertaining .
Transitional backyard patio photo in Raleigh

Mid-sized arts and crafts blue two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in St Louis

Transitional backyard patio photo in San Francisco with decking, no cover and a bbq area

This magnificent European style estate located in Mira Vista Country Club has a beautiful panoramic view of a private lake. The exterior features sandstone walls and columns with stucco and cast stone accents, a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the lake, and an outdoor living area and kitchen for entertaining. The interior features a grand foyer with an elegant stairway with limestone steps, columns and flooring. The gourmet kitchen includes a stone oven enclosure with 48” Viking chef’s oven. This home is handsomely detailed with custom woodwork, two story library with wooden spiral staircase, and an elegant master bedroom and bath. The home was design by Fred Parker, and building designer Richard Berry of the Fred Parker design Group. The intricate woodwork and other details were designed by Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer and Construction Manager. Photos By: Bryce Moore-Rocket Boy Photos

Jacob Macias
Inspiration for a transitional patio remodel in San Francisco

Mountain style backyard concrete paver patio kitchen photo in DC Metro with a pergola

Ian Lindsey
Open concept kitchen - large tropical l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen idea in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a large trendy open concept dark wood floor living room design in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Holger Obenaus
Beach style front door photo in Charleston with a dark wood front door

This is a take on a modern traditional office that has the bold green historical colors for a gentlemen's office, but with a modern and vibrant spin on things.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard tile patio remodel in Los Angeles with no cover

More beautiful shadows and light. The feeling of this garden for me is calm but interesting. Grounded but airy. Please note the gradient spacing I used on the beam screens.

Columns and stone frame this traditional adaptation of a craftsman front door in the modern farmhouse aesthetic. The long porch overhang separates vertical and horizontal siding materials.

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

We want more breathing room inside our homes—an escape from the increasingly overwhelming and connected world that engulfs us. That’s why we’re opening up our door plans and brightening views to the outdoors. Naturally, exterior doors with wider views are the perfect complement to this desire.