Photos by Steven Begleiter
Inspiration for an industrial exterior home remodel in Seattle

The Rosa Project, John Lively & Associates Special thanks to: Hayes Signature Homes
Inspiration for a farmhouse black two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Dallas with a metal roof

EDGEMOOR HOUSE Located in the Edgemoor neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, this new home draws influence from the Bauhaus movement. Clean crisp spaces with oversized steel doors and windows pull the outside in to create spaces filled with light and warmth. Photo Credit: Tom Arban Photography

Small trendy backyard gravel patio photo with a pergola

©Assassi Productions 2013
Mid-century modern exterior home idea in San Francisco

White farmhouse exterior with black windows, roof, and outdoor ceiling fans Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Example of a large farmhouse white two-story wood gable roof design in DC Metro with a mixed material roof

Tropical white one-story stucco house exterior idea with a hip roof

Cathy Stancil Photography
Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in San Francisco.

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Nick Smith
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in London with decking.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small modern gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis

Trendy deck photo in Bengaluru with decking

Jeri Koegel
Trendy front door photo in Orange County

Farmhouse exterior home idea in San Francisco

Cottage detached two-car garage photo in Milwaukee

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Patio - contemporary backyard decomposed granite patio idea in San Francisco with no cover

Rear Yard Patio and Pool. Spillway waterfall effect from planter to left of image. Mid-Century exterior vertical board and baton finishes. Architect & Photo by Jeff Jeannette / Jeannette Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional beige two-story stucco house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a hip roof and a metal roof