This Chicago rooftop deck is alive with greenery. The raised cedar planters house a perennial garden, which camouflages the exhaust pipes from the home below, and also provide a screen from neighbors. Photo by Barbara Rudolph

These homeowners wanted to organize their small backyard into a family friendly space for all to enjoy. Key elements included a covered deck, space for a patio, space for a trampoline, and privacy from neighbors that did not feel like a typical fence. We selected Azek Vintage decking in Coastline to create a clean, light modern look for the deck and built-in bench. The Lexan trellis allows light in, but keeps the space underneath dry. Integrated low voltage lights illuminate the space under the trellis as well as the deck steps. Raised planters create pockets of green within the composition. The design also accommodates a hot tub and large trampoline. The end result is a space that the entire family can enjoy!

This client wanted a no/low maintenance sideward that could be used for outdoor barbequing and an area for the kids to run their bikes. What used to be a treacherous slope down to the adjoining property was rebuilt with a 6’ tall property line wall and then an aluminum screening product from Australia was installed to provide privacy and a sense of enclosure. The herb planters were a fun funky addition to add a vertical element and provide easy access for the edibles. Combining concrete, Corten steel and Aluminum Screening the area will be maintenance free for years to come.

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Located in Highland Park, Texas just off the Katy Trail, is this outdoor patio project that took a stale, harsh exterior space and turned it into an inviting and private space for the owner to enjoy. The project featured custom planters, led lighting, privacy screen plantings, ipe wood deck and an outdoor fire pit with comfortable exterior furniture for relaxing and entertaining.

Thermory decking makes up the entertaining and dining spaces. The decking is surrounding with Corten steel edging and densely planted gardens which host Corten steel planters bowls and custom laser cut panels. A custom powder coated steel pergola covers the barbecue area.

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The planter bed width is now enough for the trees, but minimizes overgrowth and significantly reduces maintenance while increasing privacy
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This client's rotted old deck needed a fresh new look and a serious safety upgrade. We created a multi-level haven with cooking and lounging areas, accented with cool contemporary metal privacy screens! Designed and built by Paul Lafrance Design.

This client wanted a no/low maintenance sideward that could be used for outdoor barbequing and an area for the kids to run their bikes. What used to be a treacherous slope down to the adjoining property was rebuilt with a 6’ tall property line wall and then an aluminum screening product from Australia was installed to provide privacy and a sense of enclosure. The herb planters were a fun funky addition to add a vertical element and provide easy access for the edibles. Combining concrete, Corten steel and Aluminum Screening the area will be maintenance free for years to come.

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Steel planters built into a steel trellis provide seasonal interest. Mexican beach pebbles on the ground plane provide interest and color contrast with other materials. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

What’s not to love about this gorgeous Logan Square backyard patio? Rooftopia had the distinct pleasure of designing and building this terrific outdoor retreat for one of our repeat clients as a flexible family friendly extension of their newly rehabbed home. The overall design provides a cohesive environment with plenty of versatile space to enjoy as a family or entertain a large group of friends. Our clients can easily set up an outdoor work-from-home hub, relax after work, spend time playing with their little one, or host a large dinner party. This modern landscape features a luxury outdoor kitchen with high quality aluminum cabinets by Urban Bonfire, and Dekton countertops installed with the help of Stone Masters. The outdoor kitchen also incorporates a stainless steel grill, an outdoor refrigerator and a sink for optimal outdoor dining and entertaining. This sleek and modern pergola integrates metal and wood screening to create privacy, shade and a one of a kind backdrop to surround the outdoor kitchen and hide utilities. The one of a kind ornamental metal screens include chic wall planters for summer herbs and edible plants that can be picked fresh or utilized while cooking. Rooftopia designed and built a custom outdoor fireplace to add a heating element and another layer of luxury ambiance and warmth to the outdoor seating area. New porcelain patio pavers made by Unilock were installed by London Stoneworks. Turf was added to the backyard for a family friendly play area. Other elements that were incorporated in this backyard design include an outdoor LED lighting system for exceptional ambiance in the evening, and seasonal planter boxes to add greenery, soft textures and pops of color with annual flowers rotating throughout the seasons.

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This client wanted a no/low maintenance sideward that could be used for outdoor barbequing and an area for the kids to run their bikes. What used to be a treacherous slope down to the adjoining property was rebuilt with a 6’ tall property line wall and then an aluminum screening product from Australia was installed to provide privacy and a sense of enclosure. The herb planters were a fun funky addition to add a vertical element and provide easy access for the edibles. Combining concrete, Corten steel and Aluminum Screening the area will be maintenance free for years to come.

This client's rotted old deck needed a fresh new look and a serious safety upgrade. We created a multi-level haven with cooking and lounging areas, accented with cool contemporary metal privacy screens! Designed and built by Paul Lafrance Design.

Powder coated steel privacy screens provide both texture and a bit of privacy to this exposed site.
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