Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Open concept kitchen - transitional open concept kitchen idea in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

The goal for these clients was to build a new home with a transitional design that was large enough for their children and grandchildren to visit, but small enough to age in place comfortably with a budget they could afford on their retirement income. They wanted an open floor plan, with plenty of wall space for art and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces to maintain the original garden feeling of the lot. A unique combination of cultures is reflected in the home – the husband is from Haiti and the wife from Switzerland. The resulting traditional design aesthetic is an eclectic blend of Caribbean and Old World flair. Jim Barsch Photography

Inspiration for an industrial deck remodel in London with decking, no cover and a pergola

The classic style covered cabana sits poolside and houses an impressive, outdoor, stacked stone, wood burning fireplace with wood storage, mounted tv, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and an outdoor living room perfect for hosting family and friends.

Outdoor Elements maximized the available space in this beautiful yard with a contemporary, rectangular pool complete with a large tanning deck and swim jet system. Mosaic glass-tile accents the spa and a shell stone deck and coping add to the contemporary feel. Behind the tanning deck, a large, up-lit, sheer-descent waterfall adds variety and elegance to the design. A lighted gazebo makes a comfortable seating area protected from the sun while a functional outdoor kitchen is nestled near the backdoor of the residence. Raised planters and screening trees add the right amount of greenery to the space.

Huge modern white two-story mixed siding flat roof idea in Los Angeles

Photo by Ethan Pines
Patio - modern courtyard patio idea in Los Angeles

pool with hydraulic floor, movable shade canopy
Patio - contemporary patio idea in New York with a gazebo

Irvin Serrano
Beach style white two-story wood exterior home photo in Portland Maine with a gambrel roof

Virtual Studio Innovations
Pool - mediterranean rectangular pool idea in Atlanta

An overview of the back yard shows one method of effectively dividing a patio into different rooms without chopping up the space. The small carriage walk on the left, while seldom used, binds the spaces and completes the design thought. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo Courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Gardens, Swimming Pool, Pergola Lounge, Outdoor Kitchen and Entire Property Designed and Constructed by Arrow. ---Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect

Arts and crafts front yard pool photo in San Francisco with a fire pit

The top tier of this backyard landscape is complete with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, outdoor living space and outdoor eating area. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space along with a refrigerator, sink, and barbecue.

Jeffrey Bale
This is an example of an eclectic shade stone landscaping in Portland.

Legacy Collection preserves the beauty of hand-crafted hardwood flooring in an outdoor decking material. With the appearance of hand-scraped hardwood that is unique from any other decking, this timeless style will adapt to any decor from rustic and relaxed to elegant and modern. TimberTech's Legacy Collection is a line of capped composites that elevates your outdoor lifestyle - and scratch, stain and fade resistance, to a whole new level. Capped with a protective polymer shell, Legacy Collection is inspired by nature, improved by science and backed by an additional 25 Year Fade and Stain Warranty for total peace of mind.

SEALIGHT STUDIOS KAUAI
This is an example of a tropical garden path in Hawaii.

Eric Taylor
Example of a mountain style stone patio design in DC Metro with a fire pit and a pergola