The homeowner desired an outdoor space that would include an area for relaxing with a full view of the pool, an outdoor kitchen, a fire feature and a dining area. The space replaced a small patio cover that was just not big enough. We had to remove three 2nd floor windows in order to tie into the home and give the new cover a proper pitch. On the interior, we created art nooks where the windows had been. The kitchen has a tile backsplash, custom vent hood cover over a ventahood liner, custom cabinets that house the wireless electronic system, and is equipped with an RCS grill and stainless drawers, doors and an outdoor refrigerator. The bar area has bar top seating and a beautiful copper backsplash. The fascia is stone (Quarry Cream Rough) and matches the columns and fire pit bases. The fire pits are topped with Noce tumbled 16x24 pavers. They are custom built gas fire pits that allow for a full view of the pool and backyard. The flooring is a special feature! It is 12X48 paver tiles from Turkey that look like wood. The wood grain look was computerized directly on them. They have a rough texture, so it isn’t slippery (perfect for poolside). The ceiling is a coffered ceiling using tongue and groove pine that has been painted. The beams are wrapped in hardie and painted. The ceiling fans are Haiku fans. This design was created to allow for a wide open view of the pool and backyard as well as create a grand entrance to the yard from the home. Since the pool was there first, it was important to keep that as the main focus of the backyard! We think it's just gorgeous! TK IMAGES

TK Images Photography
Huge mountain style backyard tile patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and a roof extension

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First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate. Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography

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Large classic front porch idea in Miami with decking and a roof extension

Claw-foot bathtub - coastal gray floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Austin with white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Succulent wall photo by Living Gardens Landscape Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.

Double Arrow Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Mountain style open concept dark wood floor living room photo with a wall-mounted tv

Gorgeous outdoor dining area with American Nut Brown ceiling, cedar stain: dark walnut, flooring: Oklahoma Flagstone, and dual ceiling fans to keep the owner cool in the summertime . Click Photography

Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Austin with white walls

Two traditional curves stacked on top of each other. Curbed iron balusters with a wood handrail.
Staircase - traditional staircase idea in Atlanta

Transitional dark wood floor foyer photo in Austin with white walls and a glass front door

After image T&G Wood ceilings, columns and beams finished in Hardi and painted with Sherwin Williams 30year Super Paint, Austin white limestone on firepit, columns and kitchen, Giallo Ornamental 3cm granite, RCS 30" Pro Cutlass Grill & Accessories and a Hoshizaki ice machine to produce "Sonic ice", Travertine Tile floor, HUGE custom outdoor gas firepit with austin white limestone and travertine paver capstone. Dimmable recessed cans and sconces and low voltage lighting under the 15' of kitchen bartop.

Transitional master gray floor corner shower photo in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in New York with a fire pit and a roof extension

©Nathan Kirkman Photography Middlefork Development, LLC www.middleforkcapital.com
Large elegant formal and enclosed living room photo in Chicago with white walls and a standard fireplace

Merlin Hellebore / Helleborus x ballardiae Gold Collection® Merlin Outward-facing, light pink to pink flowers mature to a deep cranberry. Very dark foliage with dark stems. Deer resistant. Skagit Gardens