This modern inner city residence sat on the Elbow River. Rear garden landscape improvements included a built-in cooking station and dining terrace with view of the river. The dining terrace includes a decorative aluminum louvered screen to provide privacy from the busy Elbow River. Incorporated in the screen is a planter bowl water feature and attractive hanging outdoor modern lights. Pennsylvania bluestone was added to the dining and conversation terraces and laid in a running bond pattern. The front garden touch ups included a new driveway with stone bands and borders. Bluestone was also added to the front walks and entries along with ornamental grasses of varying heights and colors to welcome the visitors. Tall pots were added at the street to more clearly mark the location of the front entry.

Transform your outdoor space into a serene retreat with this expertly designed project, featuring a custom wood pergola, elegant planter boxes, a luxurious hot tub with a bespoke wood privacy screen, and stylish pavers and concrete pads. The centerpiece is a stunning wood pergola, crafted for both shade and style, providing a sophisticated focal point for lounging or dining alfresco. Complementing this are custom-built planter boxes that showcase vibrant greenery, adding a lush backdrop to the area. The hot tub, surrounded by a custom wood privacy screen, offers ultimate relaxation and seclusion while seamlessly integrating with the pergola’s design. High-quality pavers create a clean, elegant surface, enhancing the overall look and functionality of the space, while strategically placed concrete pads provide stability and support, contributing to the modern, polished aesthetic. This project masterfully blends functionality with design, resulting in a luxurious outdoor retreat perfect for unwinding or entertaining guests.

This modern inner city residence sat on the Elbow River. Rear garden landscape improvements included a built-in cooking station and dining terrace with view of the river. The dining terrace includes a decorative aluminum louvered screen to provide privacy from the busy Elbow River. Incorporated in the screen is a planter bowl water feature and attractive hanging outdoor modern lights. Pennsylvania bluestone was added to the dining and conversation terraces and laid in a running bond pattern. The front garden touch ups included a new driveway with stone bands and borders. Bluestone was also added to the front walks and entries along with ornamental grasses of varying heights and colors to welcome the visitors. Tall pots were added at the street to more clearly mark the location of the front entry.

Mexican beach pebbles with soft planting will mask the underpinning while providing a lush feel. Vines will climb the metal trellis to provide green wall and trellis screening from neighboring condos. Rachel Paul Photography

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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.

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.

This modern inner city residence sat on the Elbow River. Rear garden landscape improvements included a built-in cooking station and dining terrace with view of the river. The dining terrace includes a decorative aluminum louvered screen to provide privacy from the busy Elbow River. Incorporated in the screen is a planter bowl water feature and attractive hanging outdoor modern lights. Pennsylvania bluestone was added to the dining and conversation terraces and laid in a running bond pattern. The front garden touch ups included a new driveway with stone bands and borders. Bluestone was also added to the front walks and entries along with ornamental grasses of varying heights and colors to welcome the visitors. Tall pots were added at the street to more clearly mark the location of the front entry.

A modern dining area features an "opening-closing" louvered patio cover w/ outdoor kitchen, raised planters, and accent lighting.
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We designed this screen with planter boxes for a back deck that needed some privacy on one side. The sheet was laser cut and the mountain design was by Pamela B. Creurer. Johnstown, CO.

This modern inner city residence sat on the Elbow River. Rear garden landscape improvements included a built-in cooking station and dining terrace with view of the river. The dining terrace includes a decorative aluminum louvered screen to provide privacy from the busy Elbow River. Incorporated in the screen is a planter bowl water feature and attractive hanging outdoor modern lights. Pennsylvania bluestone was added to the dining and conversation terraces and laid in a running bond pattern. The front garden touch ups included a new driveway with stone bands and borders. Bluestone was also added to the front walks and entries along with ornamental grasses of varying heights and colors to welcome the visitors. Tall pots were added at the street to more clearly mark the location of the front entry.

This transitional pool and spa is located in Fort Worth and designed by Mike Farley. Matching glass tile was used for the waterline, step risers, grill backsplash, raised beam and spa veneer. The kitchen was recessed to the side and helped screen the existing wood deck. Metal raised planters were used to contain the bamboo privacy screen on the property line and provide accent planters at the front wall. Silver Turkish travertine blended the grey contemporary colors and the house brick. Finished with a black pebble sheen to provide a high contrast and reflective surface this paradise is now complete.

This transitional pool and spa is located in Fort Worth and designed by Mike Farley. Matching glass tile was used for the waterline, step risers, grill backsplash, raised beam and spa veneer. The kitchen was recessed to the side and helped screen the existing wood deck. Metal raised planters were used to contain the bamboo privacy screen on the property line and provide accent planters at the front wall. Silver Turkish travertine blended the grey contemporary colors and the house brick. Finished with a black pebble sheen to provide a high contrast and reflective surface this paradise is now complete.

Set in the garden beside a traditional Dutch Colonial home in Wellesley, Flavin conceived this boldly modern retreat, built of steel, wood and concrete. The building is designed to engage the client’s passions for gardening, entertaining and restoring vintage Vespa scooters. The Vespa repair shop and garage are on the first floor. The second floor houses a home office and veranda. On top is a roof deck with space for lounging and outdoor dining, surrounded by a vegetable garden in raised planters. The structural steel frame of the building is left exposed; and the side facing the public side is draped with a mahogany screen that creates privacy in the building and diffuses the dappled light filtered through the trees. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

This transitional pool and spa is located in Fort Worth and designed by Mike Farley. Matching glass tile was used for the waterline, step risers, grill backsplash, raised beam and spa veneer. The kitchen was recessed to the side and helped screen the existing wood deck. Metal raised planters were used to contain the bamboo privacy screen on the property line and provide accent planters at the front wall. Silver Turkish travertine blended the grey contemporary colors and the house brick. Finished with a black pebble sheen to provide a high contrast and reflective surface this paradise is now complete.

A modern dining area features an "opening-closing" louvered patio cover w/ outdoor kitchen, raised planters, and accent lighting.
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Built in bench and planter combination. Photo by Garth Woodruff
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