Julie Soefer Photography
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor great room photo in Houston

Flower lover garden David Morello
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman front yard stone flower bed in Houston for summer.

Beach style master gray tile medium tone wood floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard stone garden path in Orange County.

Photo of a large rustic partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Philadelphia with a fire pit.

John Wilbanks Photography
Example of a classic boy playroom design in Seattle with beige walls

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional shade hillside stone formal garden in Seattle.

A beach house getaway. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings, & Landscape Design. Photography by Billy Collopy

Donny Mays Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary full sun backyard stone landscaping in Portland.

Inspiration for a large coastal formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Example of a huge trendy formal porcelain tile and gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and a metal fireplace

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Serene afternoon by a Soake Plunge Pool
Example of a small classic backyard stone and rectangular natural hot tub design in Boston

The infinity swimming pool is the centerpiece of this dramatic yard. The upper and lower travertine patios give depth to the entertaining space. The retaining walls double as a garden bed to bring color into the yard. The fire bowls on either side of the pool light add to the ambiance for evening entertaining.

Spencer Kent
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone outdoor patio shower remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Inspiration for a rustic natural water slide remodel in Philadelphia

Barbara Ries
Inspiration for a traditional partial sun stone garden path in San Francisco with a pergola.