Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

A properly-designed pond will not attract mosquitoes, as mosquitoes prefer stagnant water to produce their offspring. Most backyard-ponds have constantly moving water because of the stream feeding it. www.deckandpatio.com

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Inspiration for a craftsman brown house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Rob wanted a new background for his podcasts and live streaming, so he installed GenStone's Barnwood Ash Faux Reclaimed Wood. The DIY project was completed in only three hours!

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Arts and crafts brown house exterior photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

t takes expertise and experience to position rocks in such a way as to coax water into waterfalls just like it happens in nature. Bill Renter, our Outdoor Living Expert, has been passionate about the outdoors since he was a child. Even today, he spends every chance he can walking the woods and hillsides of upstate New York — stopping and studying how water flows over rock, how plants crop up along side of such water trails, etc. www.deckandpatio.com

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Large beach style backyard stone patio photo in Detroit with a gazebo

Exterior Clubhouse for The Springs of Mill Lakes. www.thespringsofmilllakes.com Active living community conveniently located in Opelika, Al with 130+ residential homes. photo creds: Tristan Cairns

Custom carved front door. Bridge over stream water feature.
Example of an arts and crafts brown house exterior design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Northern Michigan is the ultimate getaway destination with serene views and abundance of outdoor recreation. This remote Up North house offers nothing short of that. With the nearest major town almost 45 minutes away, it was essential this vacation home offered all the amenities for entertainment and relaxation. Spire worked with the client to create the perfect lake house retreat with comfort and convenience during any season or weather. The living room with an attached game room is a versatile space that offers endless entertainment. A 65” TV was installed over the fireplace in the custom stone wall. The adjustable mount allows the TV to lower for comfortable viewing from either the couch or pool table. A pair of Meridian Audio DSP7200 custom color matched speakers equipped with a Meridian Audio 218 digital controller were strategically installed on each side of the fireplace. The floor-standing speakers compliment the natural stone while providing astonishingly life-like sound, perfect for streaming live concerts. The powerful audio extends to the upper level of the home. Spire installed B&W 700 series bookshelf speakers in the executive office and a Triad custom speaker bar in the master bedroom. These speakers are ideal for smaller rooms, while elevating the TV experience. The large living room windows offer beautiful lake views and ample lighting. Lutron Palladiom shades were installed to easily control the natural light in the living room, master bedroom and bathroom. They are custom designed and fully automated to let in the morning sun or achieve partial shading or complete privacy. Whether set on a schedule or controlled from an iPad, the shades operate quietly and seamlessly. The technology was designed to be enjoyed just as much indoors as outdoors. With the whole home audio system, high-quality sound can flow throughout the indoor rooms as well as the outdoor patio. While the location may be remote, Spire ensured the WiFi and network connection is strong both throughout the yard and inside the home. A Lutron HomeWorks QS system integrates the control of all the interior and exterior lighting including motion sensing for the exterior pathway. Since this is not a permanent residence, a control and security system was very important. A personalized Savant system was integrated for full home control of lighting, climate, entertainment and security from anywhere with a smart device . This includes the ability to control the multiple landscape light zones with timed scenes. The Doorbird cameras and chimes with the integration of camera feeds into the Savant Control provides remote communication with visitors at any of the exterior doors. Remote access also allows rebooting of all essential systems from any location.

These clients had a glorious wooded yard with some natural private walks. We added stone steps, streams, and waterfalls in an around an existing bridge just below a comfortable park-style bench. Robust green ground cover and plants appear as if they were always part of the natural woodland. www.deckandpatio.com