This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Pool and spa at the Luxury Mountain View home in Pittsboro, NC, built by BOLD Construction. The large screened porch opens onto the pool deck.
Inspiration for a cottage pool remodel in Raleigh

Regan Wood Photography Project for: OPUS.AD
Mid-sized trendy built-in desk brown floor and dark wood floor study room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Stephani Buchman
Small trendy 3/4 multicolored tile and porcelain tile mosaic tile floor corner shower photo in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

The finished product
Example of a classic rectangular pool design in New York

Example of a minimalist living room design in Houston

McManus Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic master dark wood floor bedroom design in Charleston with beige walls

Casey Fry
Inspiration for a huge country galley concrete floor utility room remodel in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and shaker cabinets

Mid-sized transitional sunroom photo in Chicago with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

The family room opens up from the kitchen and then again onto the back, screened in porch for an open floor plan that makes a cottage home seem wide open. The gray walls with transom windows and white trim are soothing; the brick fireplace with white surround is a stunning focal point. The hardwood floors set off the room. And then we have the ceiling - wow, what a ceiling - washed butt board and coffered. What a great gathering place for family and friends.

Master Bath Star Tribeca 3 x 9 Bossy Gray shower wall tiles, Limestone Chenille White 6 x 36 honed with 6 x 36 Silver Screen honed marble floor tiles by Builders Floor Covering & Tile. Honed Thassos marble countertops.

Small trendy single-wall beige floor and light wood floor laundry closet photo in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Sliding doors open from the great room to a screened porch under a vaulted beadboard ceiling.

The distinct spaces can be seen from this overhead view. The dining area is separated from the social space by three large containers on one side and from the fire pit by a low profile planting bed on the other side. A small grill with counter is conveniently located near the three season room. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Builder: Hendel Homes www.hendelhomes.com Architect: Eskuche Associates Photographer: Jon Huelskamp
Elegant patio photo in Minneapolis with no cover

Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional stone screened-in back porch design in New York with a roof extension.

Trendy porch idea in Nashville

BUNGALOW WITH A MODERN TWIST Nestled off the park on a gorgeous Irvington tree lined street sits this meticulously maintained and redesigned Bungalow. A true master suite offers all the musts: walk-in closet vaulted ceiling and spacious private bath. The modern, open kitchen overlooks the lush back yard. Recent updates completed throughout. Located in one of Portland’s top neighborhoods. Contact us for more information about this property at info@danagriggs.com or visit our website at www.DanaGriggs.com