Extend your outdoor living with a retractable awning. It makes lounging by the pool in mid-day possible.
Example of a trendy pool design in San Francisco

This open covered area on the patio has an outdoor bar area with seating & television. It is poolside, at patio level, and it is attached to the garage.

Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Techo-Bloc materials were utilized throughout, as well as locally manufactured copper lighting and LED wall lighting. This project began just before Thanksgiving, and continued until the end of the year. Construction of the patio resumed in March, and landscaping was completed in May after installation of pool fence and a custom designed cedar arbor. All the pillars and retaining walls received a custom tiered cap, adding more architectural detail to this masterpiece of an outdoor living space!

Jacksonville Pool Lights by NiteLites of Jacksonville
Example of an island style pool design in Jacksonville

With the NanaWall doors open, the cabana flows onto a poolside dining patio built for coastal entertaining.
Beach style pool photo in Portland Maine

This project features a newly built raised wood deck, staircase, and railing system designed to improve outdoor access, safety, and poolside functionality. Ideal for homeowners looking to expand usable outdoor living space, this deck creates a stronger connection between the home, backyard, and pool area while adding long-term value and everyday convenience.

GrandCay Textured - pool deck, retaining walls and caps made from natural stone and CopingStone, Highland Stone Fire Pit Kit
Inspiration for a backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped pool remodel in Richmond

Layered evergreens, tropical foliage and seasonal color soften the pool’s perimeter while creating a private green backdrop for the adjoining lounge area.

Folded concrete steps lead Down to the pool and Gathering spaces
Inspiration for a 1950s backyard l-shaped lap pool house remodel in Austin

Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Patio - rustic patio idea in Austin

Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel in Austin

Barbara Ries Photography
Example of a trendy patio design in San Francisco with a bbq area

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard ground level deck remodel in Toronto with a fire pit and a pergola

Inspiration for a craftsman patio remodel in Burlington

Example of a beach style home design design in San Francisco

A true backyard oasis unfolds beneath this spacious covered patio, where resort-style living seamlessly blends with tropical outdoor relaxation. The inviting open-air space features a modern outdoor kitchen equipped for effortless entertaining, complete with a built-in grill and elegant stone countertops. Ceiling fans keep the breeze flowing while guests gather around the comfortable dining area, placed over a stylish leaf-patterned rug that echoes the surrounding palm trees. Sleek lounge chairs by the shimmering pool invite sunbathing or a dip to cool off under the warm sky. Contemporary tile flooring and a soft neutral palette enhance the calm, airy vibe. From morning coffee to evening gatherings, this luxury poolside retreat promises year-round enjoyment and perfectly extends indoor comfort into a refreshing, private paradise for family and friends.

Poolside patio, deck, dining and cocktail bar
Patio - small modern backyard patio idea in New York