An outdoor kitchen with a fire table sits adjacent to the bar, creating a seamless space for entertaining. The expansive pool serves as the focal point, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Covered sections provide relief from sun-filled days, ensuring comfort and enjoyment throughout the yard. Ultimately, this design prioritizes personal enjoyment, accentuating the stunning views and creating a welcoming oasis for relaxation and leisure.

This inviting living space blends modern sophistication with the tranquil beauty of its poolside setting. Framed by expansive glass doors, the room opens effortlessly to the outdoor patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and waterfront leisure. The arrangement of plush beige sofas, complemented by striped armchairs and a rustic wooden coffee table, sets a relaxed yet refined tone. Subtle decorative touches—such as a textured area rug, a sculptural metallic centerpiece, and framed wall art—enhance the layered design without overpowering the airy ambiance. Soft drapery and warm recessed lighting work in harmony to highlight the open layout and flood the room with natural light. This thoughtfully styled space delivers the perfect blend of cozy charm and modern elegance, ideal for serene lounging or effortless entertaining.

Designed as the architectural centerpiece of this contemporary backyard, this custom timber pavilion creates a seamless connection between the home's clean modern lines and the outdoor living spaces surrounding the pool. Positioned along the water's edge, the structure defines a destination for gathering while maintaining uninterrupted views across the landscape. The design embraces simplicity through bold proportions and carefully detailed craftsmanship. Heavy timber posts and beams create a strong architectural framework, while the angled knee braces introduce a subtle sculptural element that adds both visual interest and structural expression. The low-slope roof emphasizes the pavilion's modern profile, extending generous overhangs that provide shade without feeling heavy. A rich black exterior finish contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the natural tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, creating depth and highlighting the beauty of the exposed timber construction. The ceiling becomes a focal point from beneath the pavilion, drawing the eye upward while softening the bold exterior palette. Three woven pendant lights suspended over the seating area add texture and a welcoming ambiance that transitions effortlessly from day to evening. Built from premium heavy timber with a stained tongue-and-groove ceiling and finished with durable exterior coatings, the pavilion was designed to withstand the elements while requiring minimal maintenance. Its open layout allows for flexible use, whether as an outdoor lounge, dining space, or poolside entertaining area. The finished structure demonstrates how modern timber framing can feel both timeless and contemporary. It combines natural materials, clean architectural detailing, and purposeful design to create an outdoor living space that is as striking from across the pool as it is inviting from beneath the roof.

Complementing the traditional red brick house, Gary Duff Designs incorporated the brick into the swimming pool patio with bluestone border details. Keeping with the classic style for the front entrance, entry gates are set behind a Belgian block apron at the driveway. For added adventure, Gary Duff Designs returned in 2016 for a shuffleboard court installation.

Hilltop Retreat - The final master plan includes a poolside butterfly garden, private hot tub retreat, lavender ledge, woodland plantings, hilltop crabapple grove, sweeping beds of spring bulbs, custom deck planters, and a native rain garden to catch storm water runoff... All areas are planted for year-round interest! -Automatic entrance gate -Native rain garden and trench drain to catch storm water runoff -Private hot tub retreat -Tasteful low-voltage landscape lighting plan highlighting select hardscaping and plantings

The Travertina Raw patio slab mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material; making it a more durable option in harsher freeze-thaw climates. Pave luxurious poolsides, patios, walkways and backyards with this travertine stone alternative. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural travertine stone alternative. Techo-Bloc has now extended the collection to a double-sided, structural retaining wall system, two wall caps and pool coping in order to fulfill customer demand for this luxurious product. Check out our website to shop the look! Or, check out the estimation tool on our website to get an idea of how much a similar project could cost you! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/travertina-raw-slab/

Decorative custom made cushions and outdoor pillows are used to add comfort to the circular fire pit area on the island. Tropical plantings add privacy. Photo by Joe Traina

A large pergola and covered patio sit adjacent to a new outdoor kitchen to create a spacious entertainment area next to this inground pool in Bethesda, MD. A large firepit flanks the flagstone patio. A SunBrite flatscreen television is mounted to the outside kitchen wall. There is wifi and a sound system.

After last year's redo of their rooftop bar cushions, Patio Lane returned to the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa to add beautiful and quick-dry Sunbrella cushions to their pool area, VIP rooms, terrace, entrance breezeway and outside their deluxe suites (yes, we did the pillows, too!).

After last year's redo of their rooftop bar cushions, Patio Lane returned to the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa to add beautiful and quick-dry Sunbrella cushions to their pool area, VIP rooms, terrace, entrance breezeway and outside their deluxe suites (yes, we did the pillows, too!).

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard tile and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Houston

An airy living room where light and comfort define the atmosphere, this space features gray sofas arranged for both conversation and relaxation. Large windows open to poolside views, making the outdoor scenery an integral part of the interior. The neutral palette is enhanced by warm hardwood floors and subtle contemporary accents that keep the design stylish without overwhelming. It’s a room created to feel welcoming, elegant, and versatile—equally suited for family evenings or hosting guests. With its open-concept layout, the space flows seamlessly into other parts of the home, highlighting the benefits of modern remodeling. Neutral yet sophisticated, it captures the essence of refined coastal living with understated elegance.

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A beautifully designed pool patio with covered outdoor living areas, clean coastal finishes, and serene waterfront views perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Transitional porch photo in Richmond with a roof extension and a bbq area

The spectacular waterfront North Shore Long Island property features clean lines and richly textured materials. A softly curved seating wall frames the stately pool, and the completely stocked outdoor kitchen with its shady PVC pergola is a perfect hub for entertaining.

The Travertina Raw patio slab mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material; making it a more durable option in harsher freeze-thaw climates. Pave luxurious poolsides, patios, walkways and backyards with this travertine stone alternative. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural travertine stone alternative. Techo-Bloc has now extended the collection to a double-sided, structural retaining wall system, two wall caps and pool coping in order to fulfill customer demand for this luxurious product. Check out our website to shop the look! Or, check out the estimation tool on our website to get an idea of how much a similar project could cost you! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/travertina-raw-slab/

This lap pool maximizes the space in a Bethesda backyard with fieldstone retaining walls that offer privacy and structure. Three sheer descent waterfalls add sound and movement to the swimming pool.