Stay cool and dry as you grill and entertain by installing a custom Sunbrella awning over your outdoor kitchen area!
Patio - large contemporary patio idea in Philadelphia

A patio retreat with decorative stamped concrete, a fire and water feature with adjoing seat wall and a solid insulated cover with custom lighting. 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. Greg, Sunset Construction

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Boston.

Patio - patio idea in St Louis

In the heart of Philadelphia, a single family townhouse sports three luxury rooftop gardens, each with it's own take on outdoor living. 2nd story: Off of the main living room and kitchen, is an outdoor living room with a shade canopy supported by a pergola, which creates the "room" feel. Potted evergreen trees screen the tall wall of the adjacent building, adding softness to the space. An Ivy panel screens the neighboring views of adjacent decks. 4th Story: To create an inviting and comfortable space on this small porch, ceder boxes were built to hold plant material and second as seating. The soft tub spa is easy to access from all sides with the wrap around deck. Cedar is such a warm colored wood, and provides a more natural look on top of the original concrete deck. 5th Story: The largest of the three rooftops is on the very top floor, full of lush plantings and a variety of seating. Here you find an outdoor kitchen, a louvered privacy screen, corten-steel planters, and a greenhouse built of cedar. The plantings are lush, providing seasonal interest as well as separation between neighboring deck.

Sideyard interior. A blackstar gravel offers a landing pad for the dining area. The six mirroring Eagleston Hollies will grow into a shade canopy while Asian Jasmine grows to create a solid green frame below.

Talk about a chef’s table experience! This outdoor kitchen has every essential to dine alfresco; a stainless grill, a food prep area, a sink, and a refrigerator.

Home design - traditional home design idea in New York

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These New York homeowners had big plans for the outdoor area. They contracted New Dimension Construction to customize a 16×14 pergola with retractable shade to cover their modern but functional outdoor kitchen.

A patio retreat with decorative stamped concrete, a fire and water feature with adjoing seat wall and a solid insulated cover with custom lighting. 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. Greg, Sunset Construction

Known for its collaborative building process, Deacon Construction engaged ShadeFX to provide a versatile shade solution. Using a waterproof and fire-retardant fabric in Ennis Cocoa, two 10’x8’ rope-operated canopies were installed to complement the brown steel structure.

Full outdoor kitchen featuring stainless steel cabinets, two Turbo Cooler refrigerators, double burner cook top, dishwasher and built-in grill. Custom tinted concrete counter tops. Adjustable awing and lighting for grilling under the sky and stars. Flat screen TV mount.

Elegant home design photo in New York

These New York homeowners had big plans for the outdoor area. They contracted New Dimension Construction to customize a 16×14 pergola with retractable shade to cover their modern but functional outdoor kitchen.

Example of a minimalist patio design in New York

ShadeFX customized a large 22’ x 20’ waterproof and fire-retardant retractable roof over an outdoor dining and kitchen space. Integrating the system into their home automation, the Somfy MyLink App and wind sensor allow the roof to be operated and protected while at home or away.

Betsy & Matt have a beautiful pool and patio, but an exposed location on a links golf course left nowhere to escape the afternoon sun and incessant wind. SCD was engaged to design and build an oasis of shade for lounging and entertaining as the focal point of this spectacular outdoor living space. Design Criteria: - Provide shelter from the sun and wind. - Create a light and open area – avoid creating an enveloping “building”. More like a large umbrella than a small building. - Design to harmonize with the client’s modern tastes, as expressed in the home’s interior. - Create space for soft seating, bar seating and cooking, all within the “shade footprint” during the afternoon. Special Features: - Transitional/Modern design. - Custom welded steel frame structure - Roof framed with oversized Douglas Fir timbers. - Custom fabricated sliding wind/sun screen panels. Laser-cut aluminum panels feature the work of local artist Chris Borai. - Bar and outdoor kitchen area features granite tile countertops and stainless steel appliances. - Technology features include Sunbrite outdoor televison, Apple TV & Sonos music systems. - Sunbrella fabric canopies extend the shade over the bar and grill area. Less

View of the Cook center and Firepit gathering area of this residence. The cantilevered canopy provides protection from the elements during cooking along with sufficient lighting for grilling. Italian Stainless steel drawers by RONDA are butt jointed together to create a seamless look