Two cushioned loungers sit on a pale paved terrace beside Manor's rectangular pool. Palms, clipped hedges and the lake form the backdrop to the open poolside setting.

This 5,200-square-foot Spanish Transitional courtyard estate in Bakersfield blends timeless Spanish architectural character with contemporary California living. The resort-style rear yard includes a dedicated poolside lounge centered on a built-in fire pit and framed by a substantial timber trellis. Integrated lighting extends the use of the seating area into the evening, while the open structure maintains views toward the pool and surrounding landscape. The composition creates a distinct outdoor gathering space within the larger backyard environment.

This poolside retreat is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. ORIJIN's Bisque™ Travertine pool paving creates the feeling of a bright sandy beach underfoot. The crisp and clean aesthetic is a posh backdrop for the pool spa, fire surround, outdoor bar and kitchen.

By installing a custom artificial green wall, the space was instantly transformed into a vibrant and inviting outdoor retreat. The lush vertical greenery adds depth, colour, and texture, beautifully complementing the pool’s blue tones and the surrounding landscaping. The artificial plants provide the look of dense natural foliage while remaining perfectly manicured year-round, with no watering or upkeep required. The result is a refreshing, resort-inspired atmosphere that enhances privacy, softens the architecture, and creates a relaxing backdrop for the pool area - turning a simple boundary wall into a striking design feature.

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Gorgeous poolside deck and cable railing, DIY railing kit provided by www.sandiegocablerailings.com. Stainless steel railing posts and stainless cables combined with stained wood top railings make this an unobstructed pool view from the balcony.

An illuminated raised spa overlooks the rectangular pool, framed by warm decking and blue-cushioned seating. Dining and lounging areas extend along the house, while a sculptural garden accent anchors the far end of the water.

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Dave & Noreen called when their pool builders were wrapping up their project in October; Dave had considered building a patio himself, but quickly realized it was more work than he was willing to tackle. The hardscape and landscaping design process involved many design hours and 3 meetings until all details of grading, pool fencing, paver selection, and lighting were finalized.

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This poolside retreat is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. ORIJIN's Bisque™ Travertine pool paving creates the feeling of a bright sandy beach underfoot. The crisp and clean aesthetic is a posh backdrop for the pool spa, fire surround, outdoor bar and kitchen.

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At Milanese Remodeling, we love helping homeowners transform their backyards into beautiful, functional outdoor retreats. One of our latest projects brought us to Glen Mills, where we installed a stunning GENNIUS retractable pergola overlooking the homeowners’ pool area. The result? A resort-inspired outdoor living space designed for relaxing afternoons, family gatherings, and poolside entertaining—without worrying about the changing weather.

The polished granite stone countertop is Operetta from Stone & Tile World of Rockville, MD. The stainless steel cabinets and Asko dishwasher are specially designed for outdoor use. Two 24-inch beverage refrigerators are tucked under the countertops. All appliances were ordered from Danver. The floor is flagstone and the walls are western red cedar.

This poolside retreat is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. ORIJIN's Bisque™ Travertine pool paving creates the feeling of a bright sandy beach underfoot. The crisp and clean aesthetic is a posh backdrop for the pool spa, fire surround, outdoor bar and kitchen.

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