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Kevin Meechan This home was inspired by the concept of south east meets south west. The rich colors add beautiful contrast to the traditional mountain craftsman design. The rustic house plan promotes open living spaces with a floor plan that provides abundant places to enjoy breath taking views, elegantly blending the outdoors with the indoors. From covered porches and multiple decks to a large lodge room offering a great view through a wall of windows, this mountain home plan embraces tranquil living.

Photography by Spacecrafting
Elegant screened-in porch photo in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension

A very handsome porte-cochere addition to this beautiful home. This addition also includes a breezeway to the house.
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Mid-sized mountain style stone patio photo in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

The Luxurious Residence in the Avon neighborhood of Wildridge boasts incredible finishes and custom light fixtures by Hammerton Lighting.
Large mountain style master multicolored tile drop-in bathtub photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink and granite countertops

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Large mountain style backyard patio photo in Nashville with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios

Outdoor Living Space, A-Frame Gazebo, Belgard Pavers, Cedar Decking, Custom In-ground Spa, Firepit w/Custom Bench Seating, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen With Full Bar & A+ Appliances, Kalmazoo Barbeque, Outdoor TV, Wood Fired Pizza Oven, Dining Deck, Waterfall Feature into Spa, Private retreat, View Deck Living Area, Kids Deck, Child Play Structure, raised garden beds, Privacy fence, Living Wall, Dog Run, Exterior Design Photographs: Be Burke Photography

On this spectacular mountain site, the clients wanted to build a 4,200-square-foot residence that did not appear to be a big, prestigious house. They didn’t want a McMansion; they wanted a living space integrated into the landscape – a home nestled among the trees and rock outcroppings. The clients decided to demolish an existing farmhouse on the site, but they also sought to recreate the views afforded by that older home. Siting the fireplace and living room at the same location, the new residence was built on a similar footprint, but with a focus on energy efficiency. The rambling, rustic Montana-lodge style exterior belies the technology inside. The fireplace – with help from the geothermal radiant heat system – is enough to keep the clients warm and toasty through the worst winter gales. A natural ventilation system also keeps the home allergen-free. Careful coordination with the engineer allowed the structure to appear hunkered into the site, creating a humble front façade. The house’s floor plan strategically winds its way around the trees and boulders – framing intimate views of the landscape from the master bedroom and offering magnificent vistas from the deck. Through attention to design and careful construction, the project saved nearly all of the more than 30 mature trees directly adjacent to the building footprint. Blasting of the some larger rocks was required to make room for the driveway, but the completed home now looks and functions as an established part of the landscape.

Architectural Photography By Trevor Boyle Studio
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Inspiration for a large rustic backyard stone deck remodel in Boston with no cover

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This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.