Professional Photo by Michael Pittman
Sunroom - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom idea in Houston with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Example of a trendy great room design in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Example of an arts and crafts entryway design in Baltimore

This penthouse awning installation near New York City shows 2,000+ square feet of dining area that is now completely protected by a waterproof retractable enclosure. The desire was for a penthouse awning that provided protection from the sun, but was also heavy-duty enough to handle inclement weather. The owner wanted to preserve the Al-fresco outdoor dining feel of the rooftop patio, but wanted to be able to hit a button for on-demand protection when needed. This restaurant can now book additional functions, generating more revenue from the penthouse than before the awning was installed - guaranteeing their patrons a protected space. The Gennius is a retractable pergola awning SPECIFICALLY designed to handle inclement weather. Rainwater is routed downward with the slope of the fabric, and captured within a gutter integrated within the awning's supporting framework. Rainwater then escapes the gutter through the support posts and is diverted away from the entertaining area. For more information on the Gennius, please visit http://www.pergola-awning.com/Gennius.html

Front Entry: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Chicago with a fireplace.

Alex Irvin Photography
Living room - rustic open concept living room idea in Denver

Outdoor shower deck - coastal outdoor shower deck idea in Nashville with no cover

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
Family room - farmhouse medium tone wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This outdoor entertaining space is every sports fan’s dream with a large pop-up flat screen television. Once the game is over the touch of a button safely tucks the T.V. within a wall. There is plenty of room to host friends with a sizeable bar surrounding the kitchen. And; the outdoor kitchen is complete with a built-in grill, refrigerator and storage. To top things off this entertainment area is protected from the elements with a metal pergola and retractable shade canopy.

Beautiful outdoor kitchen with Custom Granite Surround Big Green Egg, Granite Countertops, Bamboo Accents, Cedar Decking, Kitchen Aid Grill and Cedar Pergola Overhang by East Cobb Contractor, Atlanta Curb Appeal

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

At the far end of the deck, a three season room was added off of the living room, providing a shady respite for dining and relaxing. This room features built in cabinetry to store off season screens or glass panels, as well as outdoor dining wear. A Douglas Fir ceiling is finished with a marine varnish for a nautical look. Above the three season room, a roof deck was added off of the master bedroom suite providing private, serene adult space. Eric Roth Photography

Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern underground carpeted basement remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

Mountain style screened-in porch idea

Large porch with retractable screens, perfect for MN summers!
Large classic screened-in back porch idea in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension

Michael K. Wilkinson
Example of a classic concrete paver patio design in DC Metro with a pergola and a fireplace

Private, protected urban roof garden. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Chicago

Bruce Cole Photography
Example of a small cottage white two-story gable roof design with a shingle roof