Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Custom copper diamond shingles top an ornate Chinese tea house on a roof-top oasis in Boston, MA.
Zen rooftop rooftop deck photo in Boston with decking

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Interior View of Front Pivot Door and 12" thick concrete wall, House 6 concrete and wood home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman

Structural concrete work on a hillside in Lafayette.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Phoenix

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in New York

This tranquil and relaxing pool and spa in Fort Lauderdale is the perfect backyard retreat! With deck jets, wood deck area and pergola area for lounging, it's the luxurious elegance you have been waiting for!

The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Deck - deck idea in San Francisco

The clients added a huge play structure on the upper terrace of their backyard for their four children to play on.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard mulch landscaping in San Francisco.

Dave Slivinski
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop deck remodel in Chicago

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Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Toronto

The result after many months of tedious and careful recreation of details and renovation.
Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian brown two-story exterior home remodel in Seattle

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a craftsman porch remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

© Josh Partee 2013
Example of a trendy open concept kitchen design in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and an island

Holger Obenaus
Example of a beach style exterior home design in Charleston