Our Minneapolis homeowners chose to embark on the new journey of retirement with a freshly remodeled home. While some retire in pure peace and quiet, our homeowners wanted to make sure they had a welcoming spot to entertain; A seasonal porch that could be used almost year-round. The original home, built in 1928, had French doors which led down stairs to the patio below. Desiring a more intimate outdoor place to relax and entertain, MA Peterson added the seasonal porch with large scale ceiling beams. Radiant heat was installed to extend the use into the cold Minnesota months, and metal brackets were used to create a feeling of authenticity in the space. Surrounded by cypress-stained AZEK decking products and finishing the smooth look with fascia plugs, the hot tub was incorporated into the deck space. Interiors by Brown Cow Design. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Huge trendy backyard deck photo in Philadelphia with a pergola

For this job we repaired, replaced , rebuilt, and put in railing for this homeowners previously unusable deck. We were able to transform this deck to give it a uniform look and make it safe for our clients.

Ground level deck with railings and wheel chair ramp
Large backyard ground level metal railing deck photo in DC Metro

Texture was added to the room through the use of beam and plank treatment on the ceiling and in the window details. A custom-built media cabinet provides an interior focal point for the new room. ©Weiren Chen and BOWA

Cesar Rubio
Cottage split-level wood exterior home idea in San Francisco

Phantom motorized screens installed on an upper and lower deck. 90% mesh installed on the lower deck for wind blocking, heat retention, and privacy. 95% mesh installed on the upper deck for added privacy.

Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Phantom motorized screens installed on an upper and lower deck. 90% mesh installed on the lower deck for wind blocking, heat retention, and privacy. 95% mesh installed on the upper deck for added privacy.

24 x 20 two level deck with integrated seating.

Phantom motorized screens installed on an upper and lower deck. 90% mesh installed on the lower deck for wind blocking, heat retention, and privacy. 95% mesh installed on the upper deck for added privacy.

This multi level wood deck makes the perfect transition from indoor to outdoor living. The different levels allow plenty of space for various functions. The deck allows room for dining and entertaining for large parties, as well as gives enough space for grilling. The deck features pressure treated pine decking, Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails, as well as black aluminum pickets for a more modern look. This wood deck was custom designed and built by Lemont, IL deck builder, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

A bright upper-level landing overlooking the custom staircase, designed with warm wood flooring, frameless glass railings, clean architectural lines, and carefully integrated ambient lighting. The open configuration maintains a visual connection between floors while highlighting the craftsmanship and contemporary detailing carried throughout the home.

Ground level deck with railings and wheel chair ramp
Example of a large backyard metal railing deck design in DC Metro

Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Huge trendy built-in desk dark wood floor and black floor home office library photo with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

William Maccollum, Art Grey Photography
Photo of a huge contemporary full sun hillside retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.