Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

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...

This parting board is a great way to separate two areas of the deck as well as eliminate seams in a deck project.
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All the sun you want.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete patio kitchen design in Dallas with a pergola

The dining area is one of the four distinct outdoor rooms in this standard size back yard. The design took advantage of the natural change in grade that was undetectable when the previous deck was in place. Creating a succession of levels makes the space appear more expansive. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

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Mid-sized elegant stamped concrete front porch photo in Cincinnati with a roof extension

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Photo of an asian landscaping in New York.

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Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete patio container garden design in Los Angeles with no cover

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Water Feature, Water Wall with Flower Box on top, in Flagstone Patio setting with Fire Pit.
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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun and drought-tolerant concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Outdoor pizza oven with fireplace. As far as i recall this project was in California. The structure is made from cinder blocks, filled with concrete and reinforced with steel rebars. The core of the oven is our Volta pizza oven kit, insulated and covered with stone veneer. Goes hand in hand with pool and California weather ))

Cedar pergola with hardy kiwi vines surrounded by edible plantings
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse full sun mulch landscaping in Portland.

Patio - tropical patio idea in Orange County

Mid-sized trendy rooftop deck container garden photo in New York

Photo: Ashley Camper Photography © 2014 Houzz
Example of an island style home design design in Hawaii

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