After scoring this amazing home, the clients were excited for their new lakefront location, but the home's style and materials were tired and dated. There was way too much mauve granite, and the 90's building codes were no longer satisfactory. Working as a team with Chuckanut Builders, Arbour North Architects and Smith and Vallee Woodworks, the home was gutted in order to prepare for a new interior layout, an addition to the second floor, and deep energy retrofits. Cork exterior insulation and new efficient windows were just two of the many upgrades this home received. Throughout the interior, flat panel walnut cabinets were installed on top of white oak floors. White quartz countertops and simple subway tile kept the home clean and contemporary. The fireplace received a special large format tile, which highlighted the vaulted living room. Photography by Chris DiNottia

Approaching this beautiful mountain home is a feast for the eyes. The allure and stunning beauty not only comes from the minute details of the home and landscaping but from the grand vistas that encompass it. Be prepared ….the moment one steps over the threshold all perception of what a typical mountain home can be changes in an instant. A perfect explanation of what is presented is modern meets mountain. The elegant, simply unique home features a fresh approach to mountain living. Consistency and continuity are the fundamental features of this special home. Certain elements run throughout the interior; engineered wide oak flooring, white horizontal plank paneling, and gray fresh split stone adorn the walls and limestone countertops in various rooms. However, as your eye follows the quiet, clean lines they are intermittently interrupted with a dash of splash here and a pop of color there that are placed precisely in the right spots. Photography: Rodger Wade

Approaching this beautiful mountain home is a feast for the eyes. The allure and stunning beauty not only comes from the minute details of the home and landscaping but from the grand vistas that encompass it. Be prepared ….the moment one steps over the threshold all perception of what a typical mountain home can be changes in an instant. A perfect explanation of what is presented is modern meets mountain. The elegant, simply unique home features a fresh approach to mountain living. Consistency and continuity are the fundamental features of this special home. Certain elements run throughout the interior; engineered wide oak flooring, white horizontal plank paneling, and gray fresh split stone adorn the walls and limestone countertops in various rooms. However, as your eye follows the quiet, clean lines they are intermittently interrupted with a dash of splash here and a pop of color there that are placed precisely in the right spots. Photography: Rodger Wade

Approaching this beautiful mountain home is a feast for the eyes. The allure and stunning beauty not only comes from the minute details of the home and landscaping but from the grand vistas that encompass it. Be prepared ….the moment one steps over the threshold all perception of what a typical mountain home can be changes in an instant. A perfect explanation of what is presented is modern meets mountain. The elegant, simply unique home features a fresh approach to mountain living. Consistency and continuity are the fundamental features of this special home. Certain elements run throughout the interior; engineered wide oak flooring, white horizontal plank paneling, and gray fresh split stone adorn the walls and limestone countertops in various rooms. However, as your eye follows the quiet, clean lines they are intermittently interrupted with a dash of splash here and a pop of color there that are placed precisely in the right spots. Photography: Rodger Wade

This contemporary kitchen design is a dream come true, full of stylish, practical, and one-of-a-kind features. The large kitchen is part of a great room that includes a living area with built in display shelves for artwork. The kitchen features two separate islands, one for entertaining and one for casual dining and food preparation. A 5' Galley Workstation, pop up knife block, and specialized storage accessories complete one island, along with the fabric wrapped banquette and personalized stainless steel corner wrap designed by Woodmaster Kitchens. The second island includes seating and an undercounter refrigerator allowing guests easy access to beverages. Every detail of this kitchen including the waterfall countertop ends, lighting design, tile features, and hardware work together to create a kitchen design that is a masterpiece at the center of this home. Steven Paul Whitsitt

This is our prebuilt firepit system by My Outdoor Rooms. .This outdoor firepit is 6' in dtiameter and 3' on the inside. This comes in several pieces and can be installed in one day. My Outdoor Rooms specializes in prebuilt top quoality products. Out Cypress Pergola can be seen in the background. The seat wall can also be ordered with cap stone. When our product comes in all of the stone is individuallly laid in our facitlity before the product is shipped. Only a few stones need to be set in place when the structure is delievered and these stones are labeled for individual locatations. An outdoor space like this can be created in just a matter of a day or tow if the patio is prepared for the product.

The existing site had large mature trees to work with as well as some grading and drainage issues. The client wanted to create an outdoor space for entertaining with key focal features. The wood burning outdoor pizza oven is a chef's dream, making it easy to prepare and serve food and drinks. And the wood pergola with roller shade is perfect when sitting around the gas firepit. Perennials and accent trees along with large stepping stones set in turf, frame the natural stone water feature wall. Although beautiful in the day, is really steals the show when lit up at night. Luxury & Leisure won two 2016 Landscape Awards of Excellence for both residential construction and special interest for the covered kitchen.

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

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Example of a large minimalist single-wall light wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This is our prebuilt firepit system by My Outdoor Rooms. .This outdoor firepit is 6' in dtiameter and 3' on the inside. This comes in several pieces and can be installed in one day. My Outdoor Rooms specializes in prebuilt top quoality products. Out Cypress Pergola can be seen in the background. The seat wall can also be ordered with cap stone. When our product comes in all of the stone is individuallly laid in our facitlity before the product is shipped. Only a few stones need to be set in place when the structure is delievered and these stones are labeled for individual locatations. An outdoor space like this can be created in just a matter of a day or tow if the patio is prepared for the product.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

Schroeder Design/Build created seven different layout options and our clients selected an “L” shaped design that required removing a bearing wall. This allowed us to open up the kitchen area and create a laundry area that was formerly an under stair closet. The new kitchen features loads of counter space for working and cabinets and drawers for storage. Appliances were placed to maximize flow and prevent traffic jams. A well-planned layered light plan offers overhead, task and accent lighting throughout. The peninsula seating area allows the kids to sit and do homework or socialize while mom’s preparing meals. This kitchen remodel includes many special touches that make it perfectly suited for this family. The knee wall under the peninsula is tiled to prevent damage to the cabinets from accidental kicking while the kids sit on stools. There’s a niche behind the sink to add extra counter depth for plants.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.

How big is BIG? ? Well, this custom PATIO COVER might just redefine it! Prepare to be amazed by the sheer size and potential of this OUTDOOR HAVEN. Get ready for epic entertaining, shaded relaxation, and making memories that will last a lifetime. The possibilities are as big as the Lone Star State itself! Here is what it has: Enough space for multiple seating areas, making it perfect for entertaining, 3 (THREE!) grills including a Blackstone griddle, pellet grill and a sleek natural gas grill with rotisserie feature, an amazing SEE-THROUGH fireplace with LED lighting for year-round use and a designated area for stargazing and S’mors making. We also incorporated the Homeowner's bar top that has been in their family for generations, adding a special touch to the entire project. ? What are you waiting for? Contact us today to get started on your BACKYARD UPGRADE.