Jeri Koegel
Contemporary patio in Orange County with no cover.

Inspiration for a traditional infinity pool in Boston.

This is an example of a country backyard patio in Seattle with concrete slab and no cover.

This is an example of a contemporary patio in Florence with no cover.

jeri koegel
Backyard patio in Orange County.

Photo of a contemporary rooftop deck in Denver.

Design ideas for a large contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Other with no cover.

Photo of a large industrial rooftop and rooftop deck in Bordeaux with no cover.

A lush rooftop garden overlooking Boston’s historic Back Bay offers stunning views of the Prudential and John Hancock Tower. The character of the site is amplified by the dramatic contrast between architecture and sky. Mature magnolias underplanted with hostas form a threshold into the historic brownstone. Weathered-wood planting beds spill with new hardy shrubs, perennials, grasses, and herbs; a paper birch and a wind-sculpted spruce lend dramatic texture, structure, and scale to the space. Rugosa rose, juniper, lilac, peony, iris, perovskia, artemisia, nepeta, heuchera, sedum, and ornamental grasses survive year round and paint a brilliant summer-long display. A collection of new and antique containers dot the rooftop, and a terrific orchid collection rests beneath the birch tree during summer months.

This is an example of a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in New York with no cover.

Louie Heredia
Photo of a traditional backyard patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.

Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Photo of a large traditional backyard deck in Cincinnati with a roof extension.

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard patio in London with concrete pavers and no cover.

Photo of a beach style deck in DC Metro with a pergola.

Photo of a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Moscow with no cover.

Brady Architectural Photography
Contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Mark Wilson
Photo of a transitional verandah in Sydney with decking and a roof extension.

Joe Low Photographer www@joelow.com
This is an example of a large traditional three-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Hampshire with mixed siding and a hip roof.

Hand-crafted using traditional joinery techniques, this outdoor kitchen is made from hard-wearing Iroko wood and finished with stainless steel hardware ensuring the longevity of this Markham cabinetry. With a classic contemporary design that suits the modern, manicured style of the country garden, this outdoor kitchen has the balance of simplicity, scale and proportion that H|M is known for. Using an L-shape configuration set within a custom designed permanent timber gazebo, this outdoor kitchen is cleverly zoned to include all of the key spaces required in an indoor kitchen for food prep, grilling and clearing away. On the right-hand side of the kitchen is the cooking run featuring the mighty 107cm Wolf outdoor gas grill. Already internationally established as an industrial heavyweight in the luxury range cooker market, Wolf have taken outdoor cooking to the next level with this behemoth of a barbeque. Designed and built to stand the test of time and exponentially more accurate than a standard barbeque, the Wolf outdoor gas grill also comes with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie spit as standard. To assist with food prep, positioned underneath the counter to the left of the Wolf outdoor grill is a pull-out bin with separate compartments for food waste and recycling. Additional storage to the right is utilised for storing the LPG gas canister ensuring the overall look and feel of the outdoor kitchen is free from clutter and from a practical point of view, protected from the elements. Just like the indoor kitchen, the key to a successful outdoor kitchen design is the zoning of the space – think about all the usual things like food prep, cooking and clearing away and make provision for those activities accordingly. In terms of the actual positioning of the kitchen think about the sun and where it is during the afternoons and early evening which will be the time this outdoor kitchen is most in use. A timber gazebo will provide shelter from the direct sunlight and protection from the elements during the winter months. Stone flooring that can withstand a few spills here and there is essential, and always incorporate a seating area than can be scaled up or down according to your entertaining needs. Photo Credit - Paul Craig