Example of a 1950s front door design in Los Angeles with a yellow front door

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Inspiration for a timeless yellow two-story exterior home remodel in Oklahoma City

Lower level private and protected Screened Porch.
Large trendy back porch photo in Richmond with a fire pit and decking

Porch Roller Curtains create a private area while providing weather protection.
Elegant home design photo in Baltimore

Private patio with spa outside master bedroom.
Hot tub - huge mediterranean courtyard tile and custom-shaped hot tub idea in Austin with a pergola

The custom designed and built bench protects the aesthetic calm of the front garden patio. It provides an excellent view of the neighborhood as well as the hummingbirds drawn by pink Alumroot bells, the sweet fragrance and magic wand-like blooms of Hummingbird Sage blooms, as well as the water feature.

Transitional porch photo in Richmond with a roof extension

We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.

Lower level private and protected Screened Porch.
Large trendy back porch photo in Richmond with a fire pit and decking

Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.

Art Gray
Mountain style brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Austin

This project required a unique design to fit within the building envelope of this property while maximizing living space on and under this unusually high deck. This curved deck answered the challenge while creating a one of a kind space, connecting the second story indoor area to relaxed seating convenient to the kitchen and the lower living area to a completely protected space under the deck. The rounded design and detailed trim work add character to every perspective. Illuminated for evening entertainment the party continues after dark. A grand staircase descends to the paver patio area below. The landing at the base of the staircase adds scale while smoothing flow whether heading to the swings or to the patio. At the far end of the patio a fire feature flanked by two arched benches provides for a reflective moment or relaxed conversation amid the warm ambiance of the fire. Substructure is ACQ pine with all Zmax hardware on 12” & 16” X 42’’ deep footings. Average live load exceeds 80# per sq ft. Framing lumber is blacked out for better aesthetics.

Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This project tests the theory of bringing high quality design to a prefabricated factory setting. Enrolled in the LEED-Home Pilot, this residence completed certification. The modular home was conceived as two boxes that slide above one another to create outdoor living space and a lower covered rear entry. The passive solar design invites large amounts of light from the south while minimizing openings to the east and west. Factory construction saves both time and costs while reducing waste and using a controlled labor force. Built in a factory north of Denver, the home arrived by flatbed truck in two pieces and was craned into place in about 4 hours providing a fast, sustainable, cost effective alternative to traditional homebuilding techniques. Upgraded lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, door hardware, windows, tile and bamboo flooring were incorporated into the design. 80% of the residence was completed in the factory in less than 3 weeks and other items were finished on site including the exterior stucco, garage, metal railing and stair. Stack-Slide-Stitch describes the conceptual process of how to tie together two distinct modular boxes. Stack refers to setting one modular directly on top of the other. Slide refers to the action that creates an upper southern deck area while simultaneously providing a covered rear entry area. The stitching or interlocking occurs with the upward extension of the lower volume with the front deck walls and with the rear two story vertical.

This outdoor cabana come kitchen was turned into private sanctuary once the owners added Weatherwell Elite aluminum shutters. It gave them the flexibility to block the wind and the sun glare when needed, or open up to the view. It also created some much needed privacy from their neighbors. Now they can use their cabana 365 days a year.

Vance Fox
Example of a large mountain style slate floor front door design in Sacramento with a medium wood front door and brown walls

Mid-sized tuscan concrete paver back porch photo in Miami with a fire pit and a gazebo

Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor living room library design in DC Metro with black walls and no tv

Inspiration for a mediterranean patio remodel in Phoenix with a gazebo and a fireplace

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large farmhouse partial sun side yard gravel garden path in Seattle.