The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard concrete patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

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Pool - tropical backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped pool idea in Miami

Gazebo, Covered Wood Structure, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Living Space, Concrete Paver Hardscape, Ambient Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting,

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white walls, an island, a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances

Caroline Allison
Patio - mid-sized coastal backyard patio idea in Miami with a roof extension

fire pit creates a visual and physical connection from the sunken sitting area to the modern play house at the end of the backyard. the tigerwood ceiling opens itself to a spacious ipe deck that leads down to conversation pit surrounding the fire or the outdoor kitchen patio. the space provides entertainment space for both the young and the old. designed & built by austin outdoor design photo by ryann ford

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional white one-story stucco exterior home remodel in San Francisco

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Elegant backyard concrete patio photo in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

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Example of a huge classic one-story mixed siding gray patio design in Minneapolis

Mid-sized elegant backyard deck photo in Manchester with a fire pit and no cover

Patio - traditional brick patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Exterior farm house Photography by Ryan Garvin
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Large transitional white two-story gable roof photo in Dallas with a metal roof

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.

Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard second story outdoor kitchen deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola

Huge elegant backyard stone patio photo in Dallas with a roof extension

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Island style patio photo in Orange County