Both the upper and lower levels now offer shade from the sun, making the porch and patio below more comfortable during hot days and protecting furniture from UV damage. As you enter the backyard, this open shed roof porch adds an interesting architectural element to this Ross Bridge home, which enhances the rear landscape appeal and adds value. With its overhead protection, fresh breezes are enjoyed from the open walls while the protective roof cover allows for various activities, such as dining, lounging, and entertaining friends and family. Boasting design flexibility, this open shed roof porch design can easily accommodate the two ceiling fans with lighting.

Set on ten acres abutting protected conservation land, the zoning for this site allowed for a creative multi-unit residential project. The design concept created a sustainable modern farm community of three distinct structures. A sense of individuality is established between the buildings, while a comprehensive site design references historic farms with a home-like, residential scale. An existing structure was renovated to house three condo units, featuring sliding barn doors and floor-to-ceiling storefront glass in the great room, with 25’ ceilings. Across a circular cobblestone drive, a new house and barn structure houses two condo units. Connecting both units, a garage references a carriage house and barn with small square windows above and large bays at ground level to mimic barn bays. There is no parking lot for the site – instead garages and a few individual parking spaces preserve the scale of a natural farm property. Patios and yards in the rear of each unit offer private access to the lush natural surroundings and space for entertaining.

This cellar separates a living room and the kitchen with glass walls offering a glimpse into the cellar. The glass walls are tinted, UV protected. This photo has been enhanced to show the cellar detail through the glass. Photo by Michael McNamera, ShootingLA

Are you looking for a contractor to install shade sails in MA? They come in unique designs & are crafted to last. Our commercial shade structures protect from the harmful UV rays and can withstand wind and storms. Commercial business owners throughout the country use shade structures as awnings and canopies to protect their clients from the sun. Shade structures offer architectural beauty and are custom designed for your commercial building with many colors and layouts to choose from. Sunshades are great for commercial outdoor use for children play areas in apartments, pools, medical centers, casinos, zoos, restaurants, resorts, schools, municipal court buildings, and more. Interested? We offer free estimates and can advise on what would work best for your space.

JS Roofing recently installed CertainTeed Pewter Wood shingles on a home in Groton, CT. The project involved removing the old roofing and replacing it with high-quality, durable CertainTeed shingles, which provide both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting protection. The Pewter Wood color enhances the home’s curb appeal while offering superior resistance to the elements. Our expert team ensured a seamless installation, delivering a beautiful and reliable roofing solution that will protect the home for years to come.

Sonrise Construction photo of a serene pool with a view that hints of the indoors and offers an idea of a relaxing lifestyle wrapped around the outdoors.

PERGOLA AZUR: With its motorized swivelling blades, the pergola AZUR is the ideal product for creating an outdoor living space that offers you and your guests comfort and protection against the elements. With its unique and modern design, durable aluminum structure, climate resistance and easy maintenance, the AZUR S pergola is a must for all high-end outdoor living spaces. TAMILUZ PRIVACY SHUTTERS: Our exterior shutters can be integrated to the lateral openings of the AZUR bioclimatic pergola or installed to cover sides of existing covered outdoor living spaces. Built in aluminum and manually adjustable, the TAMILUZ shutters are easy to maintain, provide protection from sun rays and other climatic elements, and offer privacy on demand.

Ashwood, from TimberTech's Legacy Collection, offers looks that are authentic and unique, resembling exotic, distressed hardwood which is often seen used in high-end outdoor furniture. Ashwood delivers strong aesthetics, along with scratch, stain and fade resistance and the high-performance product line is backed by a 25-year fade and stain warranty. The Legacy Collection, as with TimberTech's Tropical and Terrain Collections, features a protective polymer cap surrounding each board.

This cellar separates a living room and the kitchen with glass walls offering a glimpse into the cellar. The glass walls are tinted, UV protected. This photo has been enhanced to show the cellar detail through the glass. Photo by Michael McNamera, ShootingLA

Single front door - contemporary single front door idea with a medium wood front door

Light-flooded and airy patio adjacent to the kitchen. really carries the urban farmhouse feel outside!
Mid-sized country back porch photo in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola

the interior view is extended to this large covered patio that wraps the rear of this home offering additional shade and protection from weather. It allows our clients to enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean whether inside or out.

Strikingly elegant and notably durable – Mythique Marble™ features proprietary Microban® Technology offering a lifetime of built in antimicrobial product protection that does not wash off or wear away.

Bahama Shutters enhance the tropical look of your home while offering everyday use and protection. While still allowing a cool coastal breeze, the Bahama Shutter provides shading protection from the sun. The added privacy benefit of Bahama Shutters eliminates the need for interior window blinds or shutters while still allowing in light and airflow in the closed position. Bahama Shutters’ strong, aluminum construction provides the look of conventional wooden shutters with years of trouble-free finish and reliable storm protection performance. The Bahama Shutters are constructed of all-welded aluminum with no seams or screws, which leaves the final product on your home practically flawless. Bahama Shutters add value, secure and protect your home beautifully.

Sunscreen shades were added to this small courtyard to offer a more inviting area, help with heat control, and give protection from the intense sun. The shades manually retract and operate on steel cable. This is the stacked position.

Photo by Eric Rorer
Contemporary gray three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in San Francisco

This custom motorized awning system in Summerville, SC was designed by Express Sunrooms of Charleston to expand outdoor living space with comfort and convenience. The system offers quick, quiet operation and provides reliable sun protection while enhancing the home’s curb appeal.

We are now offering a beautiful, fully operative Bahama Shutter! With these high quality fully functioning shutters you are able to use your outdoor space 365 days a year. Wood grain powder coating, traditional powder coating, multiple blade sizes, and security options are available. Enclose a balcony or patio With our movable louvered Bahama Shutters, you are able to create an outdoor room like an outdoor kitchen, add shutters for security screens, give strength and durability in high traffic areas with kids or pets, and protect your home against intruders.

Neighborhood Roofing installed a replacement roof on this Ann Arbor home. The Oakridge laminated shingles are a great step up from the traditional three-tab shingles. These shingles offer great protection while accenting the home's charming appeal.