archer design
Central to the success of this project is the seamless link between interior and exterior zones. The external zones free-flow off the interior to create a sophisticated yet secluded space to lounge, entertain and dine.
Annie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard deck in Sydney.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard deck in Sydney.
Western Cabinets
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in Perth with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a roof extension.
First Avenue Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
Kate Nixon
Inspiration for a large transitional balcony in Sydney with a roof extension and metal railing.
Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping
Water feature designed for the middle of the turning circle.
Design ideas for an expansive tropical front yard garden in Sydney.
Design ideas for an expansive tropical front yard garden in Sydney.
COCO + PALM PRODUCTIONS
This is an example of an expansive contemporary rectangular pool in Cairns with tile.
Lindon Homes Pty Ltd
Rear External Elevation with Outdoor Living and Tiled Swimming Pool.
Photo of a large contemporary pool in Brisbane.
Photo of a large contemporary pool in Brisbane.
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
This Bradford Spa which are made with stainless steel and tile inlay. The inside dimensions of this tub are 12-ft by 8-ft and 14-ft 8-in x 9.5-ft outside dimension.
Ledge Lounger
This project, by Houston based pool builder and authorized Ledge Lounger Dealer, Custom Design Pools, features multiple seating areas, both in pool and out of pool, making it ideal for entertaining and socializing.
Opustone
Coral Stone
Design ideas for a large modern backyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
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.
Fautt Homes
Outdoor living at its finest. Stained ceilings, rock mantle and bluestone flooring complement each other and provide durability in the weather.
This is an example of a large beach style backyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
This is an example of a large beach style backyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
Landscapes by Terra
A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.
AquaTerra Outdoors
Large transitional backyard patio in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.
Freestyle Interiors
This is an example of a large modern backyard patio in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, tile and a roof extension.
Corbin Reeves Construction
Large contemporary side yard patio in Orange County with with fireplace, concrete slab and a pergola.
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Bruce Saunders Photography, CGLLC
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and no cover.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and no cover.
TCP Custom Outdoor Living
This family wanted a contemporary structure that blended natural elements with with grays and blues. This is a unique structure that turned out beautifully. We went with powder coated 6x6 steel posts hiding all of the base and top plates
creating a seamless transition between the structure and travertine flooring. Due to limitations on spacing we added a built-in granite table with matching powder coated steel frame. This created a unique look and practical application for dining seating. By adding a knee wall with cedar slats it created an intimate nook while keeping everything open.
The modern fireplace and split style kitchen created a great use of space without making if feel crowded.
Appliances: Fire Magic Diamond Echelon series 660 Grill
RCS icemaker, 2 wine fridges and RCS storage doors and drawers
42” Heat Glo Dakota fireplace insert
Cedar T&G ceiling clear coated with rope lighting
Powder coated posts and granite table frame: Slate Gray
Tile Selections:
Accent Wall: Glass tile (Carisma Oceano Stick Glass Mosaic)
Dark Tile: Prisma Griss
Light Tile: Tessuto Linen Beige White
Flooring: Light Ivory Travertine
3cm granite:
Light: Santa Cecilia
Dark: Midnight Grey
Kitchen Appliances:
30" Fire Magic Diamond Series Echelon 660
2 - RCS wine fridges
RCS storage doors and drawers
Fire Place:
36" Dakota heat glo insert
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