Inspiration for a transitional courtyard patio remodel in Charleston with no cover

Leanna Rathkelly
Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile and stone tile beige floor bathroom remodel in Vancouver with medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard tile and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard tile patio remodel in Cincinnati with a pergola

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal guest bedroom remodel in Orange County with brown walls

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Exterior and entryway.
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Inspiration for a small craftsman backyard concrete patio remodel in Houston with a pergola

outdoor living space, outdoor kitchen, outdoor cookstation, bluestone hardscaping, pergolas, arbors, ambiance lighting, outdoor lighting
Trendy patio kitchen photo in Portland

Polished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark. Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective. Photo credit: Ramona d'Viola

Outdoor kitchen, lattice screen and more serenity.
Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard brick patio design in Boston with no cover

Cynthia Lynn
Small trendy front porch photo in Chicago with decking and a roof extension

The entire pavilion was constructed from Ipe Wood. The roof has reclaimed slate as an overlay. Copper was used for all trimming. All the glass throughout the structure is hand made speciality glass. There are twelve custom made skylights. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Cottage exterior home photo in Philadelphia

Blayne Beacham
Elegant patio photo with no cover and a fireplace

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.