Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio in Detroit with a fire feature, brick pavers and no cover.

Pergola shades this outdoor kitchen and paver patio
Photo of a backyard patio in Detroit with an outdoor kitchen, brick pavers and a pergola.

An Eden cut stone retaining wall with under-ledge LED lighting transitions the grade, while new Eden cut stone stairs link the outdoor living area to the upper yard. A larger entertainment space of full range, patterned bluestone and Whitacre Greer brick pavers gives more room than the old patio allowed.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

We are so excited about this stylish Houston patio addition! It's one of our most recent outdoor living space design projects - and one of our new favorites! We particularly love the rustic corner fireplace, the beautiful, vaulted pine ceiling and the Restoration Hardware furniture and accessories. "Even though this space has an outdoor kitchen - often the highlight of our projects - the focus here is beautiful, comfortable outdoor living," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "And I have to say, I think this is one of the most gorgeous spaces we've created for doing that - in style." "This project was special from the start, as we were creating this space for a friend of Wayne’s who had been a long time mentor to his boys growing up," adds Lisha Maxey, owner of LGH Designs in Houston (she coordinated furniture and finishes for the project). "This client was the principal of their high school and knew all of them very well and Wayne, too. This made it very personal, indeed, and we wanted everything to be perfect!" The 23- by 16-foot addition, located at the back of the house in Cypress, looks out onto a manmade lake in the homeowners' subdivision. The focal point? A 9-foot-8-inch-high-by-7-foot-wide corner fireplace in Earth Grey rustic ledgestone from Colorstone in Houston. The fireplace features a custom wooden mantel, stone bench seating and a 52-inch Sunbrite outdoor TV. Another highlight is the flooring - silver travertine tile laid out in a Versailles pattern. "We chose silver travertine in a 'Tumbled' color palette with variations of cream and brown," says Lisha. "So we had those two colors, plus grey, to pull from." The 7-foot-long, stucco outdoor kitchen island's countertops are also noteworthy - Absolute Black granite in a leathered finish offering a modern look and a dark grey hue that works perfectly with the color palette. The kitchen island also houses an RCS 30-inch grill and fridge. The seating area includes a sectional couch, coffee table, two swivel chairs and two ottomans - all from Restoration Hardware. "We used Restoration Hardware's Biscayne sectional, swivel chairs and ottomans in gray, with textured linen weave in Sand and cushions and peacock accent pillows in gray," says Lisha. The coffee table is made of solid teak with a concrete top - as is the matching side table. "We added a console table, also in teak, behind the sofa. And for accents, we added three Amalfi lanterns from Restoration Hardware in weathered zinc." A Sunbrella® Heathered area rug (in Gray) was added to anchor the space and visually tie it together. "The space as a whole leans towards a transitional style, in that it has many traditional cozy comforts and colors, but the furniture gives it a more contemporary look," says Lisha. "The idea from the beginning was to marry these two styles, as our clients wanted a look that would not age and be in vogue for years to come." On the exterior, you can see how we worked to make the addition blend with the existing home - matching the shingles and stucco and continuing the landscaping. 3D graphic renderings and a virtual video tour allowed the clients to know exactly what the space would look like beforehand. "It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process," says Outdoor Homescapes' graphic designer, Kristy Buell Franks. "Floor plans and elevation drawings are good for giving an idea of the overall scope of the project, but it's the 3D renderings that really show what the space is going to look like." The 3D graphics and video tours also help immensely when choosing finishing materials and furniture, she says: "The clients' choices can be put into the design to allow the clients to see how the materials will work with the existing materials on the house and how the furniture will look in the space." What do you like about this space? Post a comment and let us know! URL http://www.outdoorhomescapes.com

Our individualized approach to decorating includes evaluating a property, listening to the homeowner’s unique wants and needs for the season, and then creating a customized decorating plan that matches each homeowner’s personality and love for the holidays.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a pergola.

The combination of wood and stone gives this outdoor dining space a new life. It provides shade and privacy while still being open and inviting.
Mid-sized asian backyard patio in New York with natural stone pavers.

Beach style patio in San Diego with a fire feature and no cover.

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in San Diego with no cover.

David's House, A Modern Family Home - 3800 sq ft - Ontario, Canada David maximized the visual impact of the roof by disconnecting if from the walls. He achieved this by only having dark metal plate or window touch the soffit, creating the illusion that the roof “floats” above the house.

The beautifully designed outdoor dining table has a cafe latte colored glass table top that expands from 94'' to 142'' long. The frame of the table is constructed with stainless steel and comes with two 33'' long extensions. A matching stainless steel frame dining arm chair with a white or cappuccino colored Batyline® seat is also available. Batyline is a woven polyester that is resistant to stretching, cracking and fading, very quick drying and resistant to staining.

This Rausch aluminum extension outdoor dining table is constructed with an extremely durable and corrosion resistant aluminum frame and with a safety glass top with a matte finish. The dining table is available in two sizes with either a white or silver grey finish. Additional 24" long extension leaves (sold in sets of two) can be added to either end for larger gatherings. The Rausch Long Beach Stacking Chair shown with the table is also available. The side and arm chairs are constructed with aluminum frames that have a powder coated finish with a seat and back made of PVC mesh that allows rain to quickly pass through.

Inspiration for a large contemporary side yard patio in Phoenix with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a patio in Phoenix.

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard patio with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

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Photo of a contemporary courtyard patio in Other with no cover.

Outdoor fireplace with lake view, connected outdoor dining space and hot tub
Design ideas for a country backyard patio in Other with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Photo of a modern patio in Osaka.