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This poolside oasis is in Bethesda, Maryland. The new outdoor kitchen and pergola makes it possible for sun bathers to tan or get out of the sun. MARK IV Builders worked jointly with Poolservice Company in Arlington to complete this project.

This is a back yard addition added as beautiful space to enjoy the lovely back yard in the shade. The posts, beams and overhangs are all painted cedar to match the home. The ceiling is fir V-Groove with a natural finish. The ceiling is all finished with full length material. The absence of joints creates a clean look. The hip roof tied in with the existing to make it feel as though this could have always been there. 4 Recessed lights are installed in the space as well as 2 overhang. They are switched separately and are dimmable. This was added over an existing patio. The posts required 12" concrete piers. Holes were cored through the slab to allow for the installation. The coring saw enabled a clean round cut. The space is 14' x 14' plush 18" overhangs. The overhangs where sized down from the 24" overhangs on the house to create a more proportion look for the size of the room. The overhangs, fascia and gutters where still able to tie in to at the exact hight by adjusting the hight of the beam.

A limited edition archival U/V protected Metal Art Print by Michael Bjorge Fine Art. Michael's print's work great for exterior applications, or steam rooms, spa's, saunas, etc., where the moisture will damage conventional art installations. Michael prints are floating and do not require additional glass or frames. Go to www.michaelbjorgefineart.com to view Michael's various Fine Art Photography Print Collections.

© Mike Schwartz Photography
Deck container garden - small modern courtyard deck container garden idea in Chicago with no cover

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard patio idea in Other

Deck - backyard deck idea in Other with a fire pit and no cover

Michael V. Ruggiero, RLA , CA, LEED AP
Photo of a small contemporary shade backyard landscaping in Boston with decking for spring.

4 outdoor covered living areas
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard deck remodel in Seattle with a roof extension

This custom ranch home features a most stunning front elevation and luxurious living with a very practical open-concept plan. The Kitchen is connected to the Dining and Living Rooms overlooking the pond that spans the entire rear of the lot. Also accessible directly from the Kitchen is a screened in porch with a fireplace and TV and an adjacent deck giving true meaning to the term indoor-outdoor living. The basement is a full walk-out and features a rec room opening up to open air and covered patios and a garden before the pond.

Anjali Pollack Design
Minimalist rooftop deck photo in New York with no cover

This custom ranch home features a most stunning front elevation and luxurious living with a very practical open-concept plan. The Kitchen is connected to the Dining and Living Rooms overlooking the pond that spans the entire rear of the lot. Also accessible directly from the Kitchen is a screened in porch with a fireplace and TV and an adjacent deck giving true meaning to the term indoor-outdoor living. The basement is a full walk-out and features a rec room opening up to open air and covered patios and a garden before the pond.

© Square Root Architecture + Design, Ltd.
Deck - modern deck idea in Chicago

This custom ranch home features a most stunning front elevation and luxurious living with a very practical open-concept plan. The Kitchen is connected to the Dining and Living Rooms overlooking the pond that spans the entire rear of the lot. Also accessible directly from the Kitchen is a screened in porch with a fireplace and TV and an adjacent deck giving true meaning to the term indoor-outdoor living. The basement is a full walk-out and features a rec room opening up to open air and covered patios and a garden before the pond.

Michael V. Ruggiero, RLA squeezes the most of a sloped backyard. Photo taken right after main garden installation -before metal edging install, lawn seeding, and specimen tree group planting at this perspective's end.

Example of a minimalist deck design in New York

This custom ranch home features a most stunning front elevation and luxurious living with a very practical open-concept plan. The Kitchen is connected to the Dining and Living Rooms overlooking the pond that spans the entire rear of the lot. Also accessible directly from the Kitchen is a screened in porch with a fireplace and TV and an adjacent deck giving true meaning to the term indoor-outdoor living. The basement is a full walk-out and features a rec room opening up to open air and covered patios and a garden before the pond.

Inspiration for a deck remodel in Charlotte

Ever heard some say “It has good bones?” Well, no one had ever said that about this house; it needed a major overhaul - “A TOTAL GUT.” It’s saving grace was: 1. It’s enthusiastic new homeowners. 2. The expansive and gorgeous views of Okanagan Lake. 
 We were asked to assist our clients with big-picture-planning for their newest investment property. Upon initial walk through of the home, it was immediately evident there were many previous ‘bandaid-type’ updates that it had gone through over the years. This house was in prime need of an overhaul inside and out: - multiple dropped Ceilings with layers of Plumbing add ons - wall to wall Carpet -a tired Bathtub directly inside the Master Bedroom - a “dreaded” Corner Kitchen Sink -multiple add ons involving three confusing front entry doors Discovering what was previously done and the quandary of why these things were done is always so interesting to discover and can be very overwhelming for clients. A big part of what we love most about Design is helping to propose new ideas to revitalize and improve all that has come before. It is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of our work. Our Renovation Strategy began in Layout Design for optimizing Interior & Exterior flow, moving into Concept & Style Planning, Millwork and Finish Selections. We then created an ordered implementation sequence which would allow the homeowners to live on one floor while the other was being renovated Later they would move to the finished floor and renovate the remaining areas. Once complete, the home quickly sold and we look forwards to assisting these happy investors on their next endeavour.