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M & J Star Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property.
After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for.
We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era.
Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable.
The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design.
We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool.
The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Holloway Company Inc.
Designed & Built by Holloway Company Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in DC Metro with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
THE UP STUDIO
Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard patio in New York with natural stone pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard patio in New York with natural stone pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Glenda Meads Architects
Inspiration for a transitional patio in Detroit with with fireplace and a gazebo/cabana.
L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.
Stephen Reed Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean patio in Dallas with a gazebo/cabana and with fireplace.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean patio in Dallas with a gazebo/cabana and with fireplace.
Pu'uwai Design & Construction
The Pai Pai is the automatic hangout spot for the whole family. Designed in a fun tropical style with a reed thatch ceiling, dark stained rafters, and Ohia log columns. The live edge bar faces the TV for watching the game while barbecuing and the orange built-in sofa makes relaxing a sinch. The pool features a swim-up bar and a hammock swings in the shade beneath the coconut trees.
Outdoor Kitchen, Pool & Pavers
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo/cabana.
Southwest Fence & Deck
Dan Piassick
Large modern backyard patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Large modern backyard patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Northern Woodworking, Inc.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a gazebo/cabana.
LandCrafters, LLC
A masonry grill station of Eden veneer with a cut bluestone coping surrounds a ProFire gas grill, side burners, trash and recycling pull out and outdoor faucet and sink. A Kamado Joe Classic Joe was also integrated within the grill station. A bar overlooks the roofed fire pit/entertainment area allowing guests full view of the outdoor television. A bluestone patio echoes the coping of the bar and grill station.
Santa Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info.
Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com
Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Roof garden shade cabana, custom cushions, landscape lighting and party lights
Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Mid-sized eclectic patio in Chicago with a fire feature, decking and a gazebo/cabana.
Mid-sized eclectic patio in Chicago with a fire feature, decking and a gazebo/cabana.
The Design Build Company
Photo of a large modern backyard patio in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Willow Gates Landscaping
This patio with a pavilion was specially designed and built as a space where relationships can be built. With tasteful outdoor lighting and amenities including a sink, grill with side burner, and a ceiling fan for the warm days, this paver patio in rural Lancaster County will be a gathering place for many years to come! Like what you see? Check out the Patio with a Pergola in Downingtown, PA
Sunset Construction & Design
Outdoor patio and pavilion.
Outdoor kitchen and bar.
Outdoor living room with fireplace.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
BPI Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a large modern backyard patio in Indianapolis with a fire feature, brick pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
Decosimo Architects
Exterior deck, kitchen & roofed pavilion
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a gazebo/cabana.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a gazebo/cabana.
Clemens Companies
Mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Other with a fire feature, brick pavers and a gazebo/cabana.
David Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for an arts and crafts backyard patio in Minneapolis with concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
Inspiration for an arts and crafts backyard patio in Minneapolis with concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
Black Outdoor Design Ideas with a Gazebo/Cabana
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