Nice combination of glass, metal and ipee, iron wood decking for northwest living. Beautiful backyard retreat
Deck - contemporary deck idea in Seattle with a pergola

Peter Murdock
Example of a mid-sized trendy deck design in New York with no cover

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of an eclectic porch design in Tampa.

Cottonwood Canyon • Lenexa Builder: B L Rieke Custom Homes, Inc. Furnished by: B L Rieke Custom Homes, Inc. www.blrieke.com
This is an example of a cottage porch design in Kansas City with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless screened-in and wood railing front porch remodel in Other with decking and a roof extension

Sheer manual patio roller shades with no top treatment/cover make these a more affordable option when you need relief from the sun and glare, and just some privacy from neighbors or golfers.

Patio - contemporary concrete patio idea in Seattle

Native Little Bluestem catches the late summer sun.
This is an example of a traditional full sun landscaping in New York.

Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for a small transitional back porch remodel in Louisville with decking and a roof extension

Vinyl deck using Clubhouse cobblestone decking and Longevity white railing and pergola. HNH Deck & Porch HNHDeckandPorch@aol.com 443-324-5217
Elegant backyard deck photo in Baltimore with a pergola

Elegant tile screened-in porch photo in Raleigh with a roof extension

Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for a small transitional screened-in back porch remodel in Louisville with decking and a roof extension

Mid-sized coastal blue one-story wood house exterior idea in Jacksonville with a metal roof

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission. Upper rear porch

Eric Roth - Photo INSIDE OUT, OUTSIDE IN – IPSWICH, MA Downsizing from their sprawling country estate in Hamilton, MA, this retiring couple knew they found utopia when they purchased this already picturesque marsh-view home complete with ocean breezes, privacy and endless views. It was only a matter of putting their personal stamp on it with an emphasis on outdoor living to suit their evolving lifestyle with grandchildren. That vision included a natural screened porch that would invite the landscape inside and provide a vibrant space for maximized outdoor entertaining complete with electric ceiling heaters, adjacent wet bar & beverage station that all integrated seamlessly with the custom-built inground pool. Aside from providing the perfect getaway & entertainment mecca for their large family, this couple planned their forever home thoughtfully by adding square footage to accommodate single-level living. Sunrises are now magical from their first-floor master suite, luxury bath with soaker tub and laundry room, all with a view! Growing older will be more enjoyable with sleeping quarters, laundry and bath just steps from one another. With walls removed, utilities updated, a gas fireplace installed, and plentiful built-ins added, the sun-filled kitchen/dining/living combination eases entertaining and makes for a happy hang-out. This Ipswich home is drenched in conscious details, intentional planning and surrounded by a bucolic landscape, the perfect setting for peaceful enjoyment and harmonious living

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Inspiration for a large coastal front porch remodel in Boston with decking and a roof extension

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a cottage porch design in Louisville.

The bold, raised seam copper shroud and stone veneer surround heighten the visual impact of gas fireplace insert. Half windows preserve privacy from neighbors while an existing door continues to provide access from the house.

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!