With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!

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Inspiration for a large modern backyard outdoor kitchen deck remodel in San Diego with a roof extension

Jen Chu
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

© Josh Partee 2013
Open concept kitchen - contemporary single-wall open concept kitchen idea in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Audrey Hall
Example of a trendy hot tub design with decking

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Photo: Karen Melvin
Elegant built-in desk home office photo in Minneapolis with blue walls

This bench combined with the plant adds a little life to the entryway.
Cottage porch photo in Boston

Photography by: Alex Crook
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Seattle

Bob Narod Photography
Huge rustic brown three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in DC Metro

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Inspiration for a contemporary deck container garden remodel in Austin with a roof extension

Inspiration for a transitional screened-in back porch remodel in Charleston with decking and a roof extension

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

Micahl Wycoff
Large transitional backyard stone and rectangular infinity patio photo in Houston with a fire pit

The homeowner chose these beautiful Hunter Douglas shades, which offer light control and privacy when either is desired.
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in Minneapolis with brown walls and no fireplace

Get protection from the sun, bugs and wind!
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Stephani Buchman Photography
Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Toronto with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This is an example of a traditional screened-in porch design in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.

Example of a tuscan backyard rectangular pool design in San Francisco