We are so excited about this stylish Houston patio addition! It's one of our most recent outdoor living space design projects - and one of our new favorites! We particularly love the rustic corner fireplace, the beautiful, vaulted pine ceiling and the Restoration Hardware furniture and accessories. "Even though this space has an outdoor kitchen - often the highlight of our projects - the focus here is beautiful, comfortable outdoor living," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "And I have to say, I think this is one of the most gorgeous spaces we've created for doing that - in style." "This project was special from the start, as we were creating this space for a friend of Wayne’s who had been a long time mentor to his boys growing up," adds Lisha Maxey, owner of LGH Designs in Houston (she coordinated furniture and finishes for the project). "This client was the principal of their high school and knew all of them very well and Wayne, too. This made it very personal, indeed, and we wanted everything to be perfect!" The 23- by 16-foot addition, located at the back of the house in Cypress, looks out onto a manmade lake in the homeowners' subdivision. The focal point? A 9-foot-8-inch-high-by-7-foot-wide corner fireplace in Earth Grey rustic ledgestone from Colorstone in Houston. The fireplace features a custom wooden mantel, stone bench seating and a 52-inch Sunbrite outdoor TV. Another highlight is the flooring - silver travertine tile laid out in a Versailles pattern. "We chose silver travertine in a 'Tumbled' color palette with variations of cream and brown," says Lisha. "So we had those two colors, plus grey, to pull from." The 7-foot-long, stucco outdoor kitchen island's countertops are also noteworthy - Absolute Black granite in a leathered finish offering a modern look and a dark grey hue that works perfectly with the color palette. The kitchen island also houses an RCS 30-inch grill and fridge. The seating area includes a sectional couch, coffee table, two swivel chairs and two ottomans - all from Restoration Hardware. "We used Restoration Hardware's Biscayne sectional, swivel chairs and ottomans in gray, with textured linen weave in Sand and cushions and peacock accent pillows in gray," says Lisha. The coffee table is made of solid teak with a concrete top - as is the matching side table. "We added a console table, also in teak, behind the sofa. And for accents, we added three Amalfi lanterns from Restoration Hardware in weathered zinc." A Sunbrella® Heathered area rug (in Gray) was added to anchor the space and visually tie it together. "The space as a whole leans towards a transitional style, in that it has many traditional cozy comforts and colors, but the furniture gives it a more contemporary look," says Lisha. "The idea from the beginning was to marry these two styles, as our clients wanted a look that would not age and be in vogue for years to come." On the exterior, you can see how we worked to make the addition blend with the existing home - matching the shingles and stucco and continuing the landscaping. 3D graphic renderings and a virtual video tour allowed the clients to know exactly what the space would look like beforehand. "It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process," says Outdoor Homescapes' graphic designer, Kristy Buell Franks. "Floor plans and elevation drawings are good for giving an idea of the overall scope of the project, but it's the 3D renderings that really show what the space is going to look like." The 3D graphics and video tours also help immensely when choosing finishing materials and furniture, she says: "The clients' choices can be put into the design to allow the clients to see how the materials will work with the existing materials on the house and how the furniture will look in the space." What do you like about this space? Post a comment and let us know!

Introducing the new outdoor collection by Barbara Barry: streamlined, contemporary and exceedingly comfortable. The 15 pieces of the Barbara Barry Outdoor Collection were designed with casual living in mind. Every design detail was considered, the handcraftsmanship of woven resin and powder-coated aluminum painstakingly executed. Each piece has a structural harmony; each form relates to the way it is constructed and is pared down to its most elemental form ensuring that the collection as a whole is understated and calm. And incredibly comfortable.

The black sliding doors can be completely open to create the perfect indoor-outdoor living experience.
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Photo by Tara Bussema © 2013 Houzz Dining room art: 1963 "Family of Birds" Serigraph on Cloth by David Weidman, Inretrospect; lamp: Nelson saucer pendant, Modernica; dining table and chairs: '50s teak dining set, Inretrospect Paint: Waterby by Vista Paint

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Welcome to DreamCoast Builders, where we turn your home dreams into unique realities. From Clearwater Fl. to Tampa and the 33756 area, we specialize in remodeling, custom homes, and home additions that stand out. Picture your modern house with a captivating swimming pool, complemented by lush artificial grass in the backyard. Our attention to detail ensures every aspect, from interior ideas to outdoor amenities like pool umbrellas and wave shades, reflects your individual style. Let us create a home that's as unique as you are. Contact us today and make your dream home a reality

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
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In line with our new design approach, the Horizon 9 piece Dining Set is a sensational center piece for any space, indoors or out. With the Horizon Collection's simple and clean lines, hints of Danish modern design, this set will transform your dining room or patio with a contemporary yet classic impression. This 9 piece set features: 8 Horizon Armchairs and 1 Horizon Extension Table Chairs stack up to four high Table extends with a synchronizing mechanism, allowing one person to extend the table with ease Seats 8 when table is extended; collapsed position seats 6 Optional cushions made with Quick Dry Foam® core and 100% solution dyed Sunbrella fabrics. Built from 100% Grade A Teak harvested from sustainable plantations in Indonesia, every piece is precision manufactured to standard specifications for commercial and residential use. Optional Teak Finishes available.

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A complete contemporary backyard project was taken to another level of design. This amazing backyard was completed in the beginning of 2013 in Weston, Florida. The project included an Outdoor Kitchen with equipment by Lynx, and finished with Emperador Light Marble and a Spanish stone on walls. Also, a 32” X 16” wooden pergola attached to the house with a customized wooden wall for the TV on a structured bench with the same finishes matching the Outdoor Kitchen. The project also consist of outdoor furniture by The Patio District, pool deck with gold travertine material, and an ivy wall with LED lights and custom construction with Black Absolute granite finish and grey stone on walls. For more information regarding this or any other of our outdoor projects please visit our website at www.luxapatio.com where you may also shop online. You can also visit our showroom located in the Doral Design District (3305 NW 79 Ave Miami FL. 33122) or contact us at 305-477-5141. URL http://www.luxapatio.com

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A view from the exterior spaces to the interior spaces. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
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Teak outdoor furniture from the Club Teak Collection by Summer Classics. Club Teak is a collection with a marine-grade teak with mortise and tenon joinery. Club Teaks qualities include a versatile corner piece that can function as a left or right arm allowing it the freedom to fit your life style. The durability of teak and the power to now move it in multipurpose positions is the change in space you have been looking for.

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