This paver patio is an excellent addition to this property, creating a space for relaxing or having a meal outdoors without being overheated by the sun. The shade structure features a ceiling fan for those scorching hot days.

Unfortunately, the south-facing exposure caused the deck to become scorching hot throughout most of the day. On bright sunny days, draperies over the sliding doors had to remain closed to prevent solar heat gain.

This is an example of a traditional backyard stone landscaping in Little Rock.

Photo by Jay Sifford.
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Travertine is an excellent material to use in a hot climate, as it never burns the feet no matter how scorching the temperature climb. Creative Construction installed travertine throughout this courtyard, creating a crisp clean contrast between the gleaming pool and tropical foliage.

This is a "Joshua" from Vintage Porch Swings in Charleston SC. It has a vintage white finish with our fabrics package. See our website at www.vintageporchswings.com or visit us on Facebook.

This aluminum fire pit lid is powder coated black and raised 6 inches to accommodate burn media such as logs. A firepit lid protects your fire pit from falling debris and precipitation, but most importantly keep children and pets away from scorching hot embers and messy ash. Use for wood burning or gas fire pits.

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

Bask in the glow of our perfectly proportioned, hand-hammered Copper Chiminea. The generous basin tapers into a smoke-reducing chimney, topped with a rain cap.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Courtney Olander

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
Inspiration for a large transitional galley porcelain tile home design remodel with beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets and gray walls

Varied foliage interest in a semi-sunny site, showing the textures and colours which can be combined harmoniously in a garden in zone 5b/6a Canada (USDA zone 4/5). During the hot summers, burgundy from cascading Japanese maples and the iced wine colour of the heuchera provide a cooling respite; there is a large tree peony on the R (which is no longer in bloom). This portion of the garden is in partial sun in the morning, but somewhat shaded in the afternoon, allowing these plants to thrive and bloom, without worries that the tree peony blossoms will wilt prematurely, or that the Japanese maple leaves will scorch. Photo credit: M A Jaworski Landscape Design

Example of a mid-sized trendy rooftop outdoor kitchen deck design in Philadelphia with an awning

Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Modern galley kitchen featuring this gray countertop paired with full overlay white and black high gloss cabinetry and appliances to complete this modern design. and compliment the large porcelain tile flooring. The pops of color are great accent pieces to add flare to the space. For more on Normandy Designer Chris Ebert, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/christopher-ebert/

Shawn-Paul Luchin Photography