Mid-sized craftsman two-story stone house exterior idea in Philadelphia with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Challenge This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use. The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica. Solution To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included: Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1). It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions. The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space. Result All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks. Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard. The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.

Fall containers featuring Celosia, Mums and Cabbage.
Inspiration for a landscaping in New York for fall.

This historic bed and breakfast lost it’s porch in a fire. All that survived was the porch foundation and steps. Drawings for the reconstruction were needed for submission to the Rome Historic Preservation Commission and for construction permits.

Example of a classic kitchen design in Santa Barbara

Luxurious beach front home. Installed Storm Force Loewen Windows with impact glass about a year before hurricane Sandy ravaged the New Jersey Shore. With hurricane force winds and waves slamming against the patio doors on the first floor, the windows & doors survived with no damage. Hurricane tested, residents approve!

Small transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, white appliances and a peninsula

Luxurious beach front home. Installed Storm Force Loewen Windows with impact glass about a year before hurricane Sandy ravaged the New Jersey Shore. With hurricane force winds and waves slamming against the patio doors on the first floor, the windows & doors survived with no damage. Hurricane tested, residents approve!

The kitchen before. Grey raised-panel cabinets, speckled granite, a peninsula island, tile floor and gold walls. Every element of it was serviceable and none of it was going to survive the new floor plan.

A secret door opens off the stair landing to lead to private accommodation. The simple lines of the Shaker-like railing lends grace to the stair hall that fortunately survived a poor 1960s renovation. 40 years later the house resembles its former self.

Luxurious beach front home. Installed Storm Force Loewen Windows with impact glass about a year before hurricane Sandy ravaged the New Jersey Shore. With hurricane force winds and waves slamming against the patio doors on the first floor, the windows & doors survived with no damage. Hurricane tested, residents approve!

Root and Stock Napa Planter
Home office - white modern fiberglass round weather-resistant home office idea in New York

Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Example of a huge classic attached porte cochere design in Providence

We created the large paths you see here by combining Decomposed Granite (DG) with new oak trees, sycamore trees, and existing trees that were burned but survived the last #Malibu fires, as well as lots of tough, drought tolerant plant material.

Succulents and drought-tolerant plants were selected to use minimal water and survive the summer heat. Bill Thompson, photographer.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

The mondo grass is the lowest growing plant in this composition and takes the place of a lawn which does not survive in these lower light conditions.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern landscaping in Orlando.

Luxurious beach front home. Installed Storm Force Loewen Windows with impact glass about a year before hurricane Sandy ravaged the New Jersey Shore. With hurricane force winds and waves slamming against the patio doors on the first floor, the windows & doors survived with no damage. Hurricane tested, residents approve!

Restored pantry in an 1850 farmhouse. Everything was gone but the ghosts of the shelves survived under wallpaper and paint. Custom built shelves and cabinets including the adjoining kitchen sink cabinet.