Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

The carmel teak wood 5 piece outdoor rectangular dining table with tan seatpad is the perfect combination of timeless style and everyday durability for your patio dining area. Made from premium Indonesian teak wood with a smooth natural teak finish, this teak outdoor dining set is built to handle all weather conditions and features beautiful synthetic wicker accents that add texture and lasting durability. Complete with a sturdy teak dining table and four matching teak dining armchairs with comfy tan seatpads, it’s the ideal choice for anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor furniture, whether on the patio, deck, porch, or garden.

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Overlooking the lake and with rollaway screens
Patio - farmhouse backyard stone patio idea in Austin with a fire pit and a roof extension

Nadeem
Inspiration for a small contemporary side yard concrete paver formal garden.

Modern rectangular concrete gas fire table by Castin Crete, designed with generous tabletop space and a linear burner for balanced flame coverage. Built using GFRC for strength and durability, our fire tables can be customized in size, color, finish, fuel type, and burner configuration to complement a range of outdoor living spaces.

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Pool - transitional rectangular pool idea in Dallas

This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography

Model: Linear Burner System Outdoor The idea behind the Landscape Architecture design was to look at the color palette of the building which stuck with warm and cool tones and create a threshold like experience for the two usable spaces (spa and firepit/gathering area) without being completely contained. The Concrete frame allows for someone enjoying the spa to enjoy the experience of the fire. Visually the design acts as a center piece that is pleasing to the eye and a unique way to gather and commerce in conversation. Architect: John Merten Architect Website: studiogreen.com Photographer: Benard Andre Photographer Website: http://www.bernardandre.com/

This is an example of a cottage porch design in San Francisco with a pergola.

The new perimeter lends some privacy from the surrounding neighbors. Westhauser Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete partial sun patio design for summer in Milwaukee with a fire pit

Marion Brenner Photography
Example of a large minimalist front yard stone full sun patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Los Angeles with a pergola

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a mediterranean patio remodel in Dallas with no cover

photography by Joe Dodd
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Stephen Saint-Onge
Example of a cottage sunroom design in New York with white walls and a standard ceiling

Inspiration for a timeless stone and rectangular pool remodel in New York

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover

Taupe Planter
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard deck container garden remodel in New York with no cover