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Contemporary Cape Cod
Contemporary Cape Cod
Ann James InteriorsAnn James Interiors
Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a transitional patio in Santa Barbara with a fire feature.
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationPennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
PA Landscape Group, Inc. http://www.palandscapegroup.com/ Project Entry: Mechanicsburg Residence 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential Hardscaping $60,000 & Over Award Level: Bronze Project Description: Our client was ready to replace a deteriorating wood deck at the back of their home. They wanted to create an area where his wife and two daughters could enjoy the outdoors,occasional meal off the grill, and hang out with friends. We were challenged to keep the outdoor room from sprawling over a rear yard with a consistently changing grade to the side property line and keeping some open lawn for the sports minded daughters. The area at the back property was wooded and owned by the homeowners association and not maintained. Our design goals were to create a three season area to enjoy the grill year round and social space for family and friends. Oh yes,a place to read the newspaper and watch the Philly's. The existing deck was surrounded by six foot Euonymus alatus, which we decided early on to save and transplant if possible. The Euonymus had been a part of the house since it was constructed. The Euonymus became a new screen, to separate the area from the property line. We created a landing large enough to tie the door,grill pavilion and patio areas together and the steps are good if more kids show up than expected. The dining and grilling area is under roof of a 12ft. x 18ft. pavilion. This structure provides a roofed enclosure. The interior roof is softly lighted and a fan provided to keep a comfortable breeze. The grill,table, and hardscape buffet provide all that is needed to dine and a spot to set the TV to keep up with the Philly's. After dinner the family can move down to the fireplace and hot tub area to relax and enjoy the evening. While Dad can spread out the sports page on the table and read the newspaper. Brussel Block pavers, by Unilock,were choose for the casual tumbled quality and smooth clean surface to accommodate socks and bare feet. One inlay was placed just off the landing to be a central point of the outdoor space. Darker red colored Copthorne pavers, by Unilock, are used as accents both vertically and horizontally to be contiguous with the fireplace element. We set the fireplace at a 45 degree angle and set the wood boxes parallel and perpendicular to the fire box. This creates a cozy seating area and prevents the total layout from running straight across the rear ofthe house. We also constructed a customized the hearth to provide a wider sitting area. Coming from the garage we keep the same grade to the back kitchen door, dropped down one step to the patio and pavilion and then down two steps into the fireplace and hot tub area. This also breaks up the feeling of going straight across the back of the house. The grill island houses a Lynx grill and in the end of the grill island is a refrigerator so that everyone does not have to keep going behind the counter to get drinks.At the opposite end of the pavilion a hardscape buffet was built to provide more counter space for serving food and supplied with electricity to provide power for a TV,computer etc. Low voltage pathway lighting was positioned along the walk from the drive to the back doors for security and safety along the path. Up lighting to the interior of the pavilion roof give an ambient light to the grill and dining area and minimal lighting to the fireplace which will radiate its own light. Control of the pavilion lights is located on the grill island. Low voltage lighting provides a great view along the back wood line. This light along the wood line expands visually the space allowing the backyard to become a great space for all to enjoy. Our client's expectations were surpassed in meeting the challenge of our design goals. Photo Credit: PA Landscape Group, Inc.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Berkshire Pool House. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a country rectangular pool in New York with a pool house and concrete pavers.
Old-Florida Modern
Old-Florida Modern
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Photo of a beach style backyard patio in Miami with a roof extension and with fireplace.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Poinsettia II
Poinsettia II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional rooftop and rooftop deck in Orange County with a fire feature and a pergola.
European Granduer
European Granduer
The Refined GroupThe Refined Group
Werner Segarra
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with a hot tub.
Back Yard Studio
Back Yard Studio
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
C&R Remodeling constructed this studio and home office for Linda Stewart, Interior Designer. Her carefully planned design artfully blends contemporary with Asian influences. Two sets of French doors open to the exquisitly landscaped back yard and patio area. The studio doubles as a family room and has become the couple's favorite living area. The main house connects to the studio via an open but covered breezeway. Photography by Jon Deming
Lap Pool
Lap Pool
Lang Pools Inc.Lang Pools Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional lap pool in New York.
Award Winning Timber Frame Vacation Home
Award Winning Timber Frame Vacation Home
PamPam
New updated porch furniture in 2017. Wicker Set, Parr's Furniture, Alpharetta, GA Teak Table & Chairs, Watauga Creek, Franklin NC
Country side yard screened-in verandah in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Alair Homes OrilliaAlair Homes Orillia
This modern deck includes a solid wood pergola, privacy screen, sleek tiled outdoor fireplace, glass railings, in-step lighting, and minimalist landscaping.
Fulham 1, London
Fulham 1, London
Richmond Bell Architects LtdRichmond Bell Architects Ltd
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard patio in Wiltshire with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.
French Classical House in Dallas, TX
French Classical House in Dallas, TX
Richard Drummond Davis ArchitectsRichard Drummond Davis Architects
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard rectangular lap pool in Dallas with a pool house and natural stone pavers.
Washington Property
Washington Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor living space, outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, outdoor seating, ambiance lighting, outdoor lighting bluestone hardscaping, Outdoor living space, outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, outdoor seating, ambiance lighting, outdoor lighting, bluestone hardscaping, wood fired over, pizza over
Outdoor Pavillion
Outdoor Pavillion
Absoversa LLCAbsoversa LLC
This outdoor living structure is all Timber framed with vaulted cedar exposed truss and grooved ceiling. Architectural steel roofing is used for the roof. This is a Stone and casted concrete wood burning fireplace. The fireplace also offers a built in refrigerator and wood storage. A big thanks to all those involved!
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slab and a roof extension.
Garden spot gathering
Garden spot gathering
COASTROAD Hearth & PatioCOASTROAD Hearth & Patio
This outdoor living space features a gas grill, a charcoal grill and a wood burning fireplace right next to the kitchen garden
Traditional patio in Other with natural stone pavers and no cover.
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio in San Diego with no cover and with fireplace.
Covered Patio Fireplace
Covered Patio Fireplace
Reynolds Landscape LLCReynolds Landscape LLC
This architecturally designed project included drainage resolution, lawn and gardens and outdoor room with open beam pergola and wood burning masonry fireplace.

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