Expansive Patio Design Ideas
System PaversThese homeowners wanted to maintain their home's existing tropical mediterranean vibes, so we enhanced their space with accenting multi-tone pavers. These paving stones are rich in color and texture, adding to the existing beauty of their home. Artificial turf was added in for drought tolerance and low maintenance. Landscape lighting flows throughout the front and the backyard. Lastly, they requested a water feature to be included on their private backyard patio for added relaxation and ambiance.
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildPavilion at night. At center is a wood-burning fire pit with a custom copper hood. An internal fan in the flue pulls smoke up and out of the pavilion.
Octagonal fire pit and spa are on axis with the home's octagonal dining table up the slope and inside the house.
At right is the bathroom, at left is the outdoor kitchen.
I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team.
Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Drewett WorksThe genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather.
Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends.
The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights.
The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces.
Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ
Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ
Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ
Photographer: Dino Tonn
Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front”
See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/
building Lab, inc.Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room.
Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation.
photo: scott hargis
Mierop Design, FAPLDA formal patio mixes square cut bluestone with accents of brick in a diamond layout.
Lisa Mierop
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard patio in New York with no cover and tile.
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard patio in New York with no cover and tile.
Smelek DesignThis is an example of an expansive traditional backyard patio in Houston with a fire feature, tile and no cover.
Chelsea Court DesignsInspiration for an expansive tropical side yard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor shower, natural stone pavers and no cover.
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographyBuilder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
MSH Design, Inc.California Homes
Expansive mediterranean backyard patio in Los Angeles with tile and a roof extension.
Expansive mediterranean backyard patio in Los Angeles with tile and a roof extension.
The Design Build Companytuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Summer Thornton Design, IncCourtyard with blue and white pillows in Naples Florida home. This mediterranean style home has curved arches and exposed wood beams that create a cozy atmosphere for outdoor lounging to escape the sun while listening to the courtyard fountain. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design.
Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton.
Imagery by Brantley Photography.
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFrench Villa features an outdoor patio space that consists of comfy patio seating for seven in black iron sofas and chairs with cream cushions. Decorated with black and white throw pillows and two coffee tables centers the space. A built-in fireplace acts as the focal point of the space. A freestanding console table sits behind the seating area for added decor & storage. Space overlooks the pool and staircase leading to rooftop.
Desert Star ConstructionThis spectacular stone structure is the epitome of Mediterranean style housing. With a stone staircase leading from the patio to the second story balcony and the theme of stepping stones carried throughout the lawn, this home is truly a work of art. Carefully placed wrought iron light fixtures provide soft lighting around the area while wide windows and French doors allow the glow of interior light to spill forth into the night. A fire burns in the stone fireplace beneath a covered area of the patio where comfortable seating is placed for relaxation and protection from the desert elements.
Eileen Gordon DesignAn imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.
Pacific Dimensions, Inc.AG Photography
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a pergola.
CRC Builders Inc.Photo of an expansive country side yard patio in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a pergola.
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.To renovate or relocate? When these longtime homeowners needed more space, our architects created the home our clients had always dreamed of. A one-story addition was designed, allowing for a new kitchen, butler's pantry, mudroom, and family room with abundant natural light and functional indoor/outdoor space. Breathing new life into their current home will allow them to enjoy it for years to come!
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Whole Home Renovation, 1938 Built Home
Newton, MA
Lindross RemodelingJohan Roetz
Expansive contemporary backyard patio in Tampa with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
Expansive contemporary backyard patio in Tampa with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Stamped and colored concrete patio with tumbled Versa-lok block retaining walls.
Expansive traditional backyard patio in Other.
Expansive traditional backyard patio in Other.
Gary Marsh Designphoto: Gary Marsh
Expansive traditional backyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and concrete slab.
Expansive traditional backyard patio in San Francisco with no cover and concrete slab.
Expansive Patio Design Ideas
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