Example of a transitional brown two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Salt Lake City with a shingle roof

This completed composite deck renovation transformed the backyard into a versatile outdoor living space with elevated entertaining areas and a covered patio below. Built with premium Deckorators Vista composite decking, Westbury Tuscany aluminum railing, and LP SmartSide post wraps, the project delivers long-lasting durability, low-maintenance performance, and timeless curb appeal. The spacious design creates multiple areas for relaxing, dining, and entertaining while maximizing the home's outdoor living potential with expert craftsmanship and premium materials.

Originally built in 1885, in 2004 this home was completely reworked into the 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath masterpiece it now is. In addition to the restoration of woodwork and three fireplaces within this 8800+ square foot abode, an expanded garage, wrap around deck, and replica playhouse were added to the property.

Inspiration for a contemporary porch remodel in Atlanta

Huge covered porch with pine tongue and groove and can lights. Extra large slider. Built in BBQ with stone surround. Cedar wrapped posts with stone bottoms. A lot of entertaining room! Photo by Bill Johnson

Inspiration for a large timeless gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel with a shingle roof

2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo.

The Madison exterior built by Homes by Dickerson in Heritage Wake Forest. Photos by Tour Factory
Transitional exterior home photo in Raleigh

Basement - mid-sized transitional walk-out carpeted basement idea in Salt Lake City with no fireplace and beige walls

This custom composite deck features Deckorators Vista decking, Westbury Tuscany aluminum railing, and LP SmartSide post wraps to create a beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor living space. The elevated deck provides an expansive entertaining area above, while the covered patio below offers shade and year-round comfort. Decorative privacy panels enhance both style and functionality, creating a welcoming space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining with premium materials built for lasting performance.

Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in Atlanta

Wrap around deck attached to a neighborhood clubhouse using Trex Composite decking and Fortress Iron Railing panels. Built by: T Square Remodeling
Deck - large traditional side yard deck idea in Atlanta with no cover

Wrap around deck attached to a neighborhood clubhouse using Trex Composite decking and Fortress Iron Railing panels. Built by: T Square Remodeling
Large elegant side yard deck photo in Atlanta with no cover

Classic porch idea in Atlanta

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

This home is featured in the September 2008 issue of “Log Home Illustrated.”Its practical elegance is a favorite of many and a great source of inspiration. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/Athens/model.html

Trendy deck photo in DC Metro

Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse yellow two-story wood gable roof remodel with a shingle roof

We love this rustic-modern Houston patio addition with an outdoor kitchen and double pergola! It not only made the most of a long, narrow space while satisfying strict homeowners association rules, but did so affordably in a warm, timeless style. “The client really enjoys outdoor living, but had a specific budget they wanted to meet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks. “They also live on a golf course and had to meet particular HOA requirements.” The HOA requirements restricted how far back the new 450-square-foot patio and pergola could extend back into the yard. The HOA also wanted to make sure the patio’s colors and materials matched the existing home and others around it. “We chose colors and materials that offered texture and character, but that would go with just about anything around it,” says Wayne. “We found what we were looking for in the Fantastico travertine and Austin limestone – two materials clients love and just can’t go wrong with.” The Austin limestone facing the 8-foot-square, L-shaped kitchen island is dry-stacked in a castle pattern for a naturalistic, rustic look. Yet its light, neutral color keeps the style fresh and modern. Adding to the modern look are the stainless steel appliances: an RCS 30-inch stainless steel grill, double burner and outdoor fridge. Even though the finishes on the sink and light fixtures (Hunter pendant lamps and Hampton Bay light/fan combos) have a different finish – oil-rubbed-bronze – this actually follows the recent trend of mixing different metals, materials and finishes. “The look’s not so matchy-matchy anymore,” explains Wayne. “Mixing it up makes it look more authentic and personalized.” That’s why backsplashes like the one in this project – done in glass and metal mosaic – are also becoming more popular than traditional ceramic tile. Another recent trend can be seen here, too – an amping up of color variation and texture. “In addition to the split-face texture of the rock, you can definitely see the bold color variation in the travertine,” says Wayne. The flooring is a Fantastico travertine, laid out in a Versailles pattern. “The Fantastico tile is killer,” says Wayne. “The warm reds go great with red brick, which we have a lot of around here.” The countertop with the rounded, raised bar at the end is English walnut travertine. The red bar stools also add a pop of exciting color that contrasts nicely with the greenery around the patio. The double pergola, continues Wayne, is No. 2 pine stained a Minwax honey-gold. One side of the pergola – the side over the seating area – is covered with Lexan, a clear material that keeps out rain, heat and UV rays. The pergola also juts further into the yard on that side. “It’s called a scallop, and it just lends some visual interest,” explains Wayne. “It prevents the pergola from just looking like one big rectangular hunk of wood.” Wayne particularly likes how everything blended so well with the brick – which was a big concern – yet didn’t come off as too neutral or boring. “The Fantastico travertine and red chairs do an excellent job of pulling the red from the brick and working with the warmth of that color to make a super-inviting space,” says Wayne. “We’re really pleased with how it all ties together so well.”