Inspiration for a large tropical backyard patio in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.

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Inspiration for a large tropical backyard patio in New York with a roof extension.

Design ideas for a large tropical backyard patio in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.

Large tropical backyard patio in Hawaii with an outdoor shower and a roof extension.

This Hawaii home built on Kauai's south shore is the perfect mix of modern and traditional design. The use of natural wood and white board and batten paneling create the perfect mix of relaxed elegance. The square teak columns speak to the contemporary design, while the reed thatch Pai Pai with natural log columns is a nod at times gone by. The whole home has an indoor-outdoor design that welcomes in the lush tropical landscape and ocean views.

This is an example of a large tropical backyard patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a gazebo/cabana.

Tropical islands are the focal point for the design build of the acreage behind this stunning, Mediterranean-style home. The hardscape features a three level pool, including a toddler pool and a wading pool. Starting at the reef, there are three leaf petal loungers which allow you to recline in four to six inches of water at your feet. Limestone holy boulders are placed strategically along the edge for a natural element. A beautiful blend of earthy colors within the flagstone create a natural and rustic pool deck. All of the steps and bench seating inside the pool are also made of flagstone (custom fabricated flagstone coping for this project was completed on site). The toddler pool features fiber optic lighting which was installed at the bottom of the pool in the gunnite shell to create the reflection of a starry, celestial sky (fiber optic lighting can be used to create any number of shapes or constellations). An infinity edge crashes over beautiful stone and tile work, falling into a wading pool below. Another special feature is a water feature of riverstone cobbles sitting below dancing flames. Large stepping stones alongside this feature lead you to a lounge pool deck creating the feeling of an island retreat. Limestone slabs were used for a path of steps that take you through the landscaping back to the main house. A gazebo was added to hold an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower and a pool house with restrooms. All of the outdoor features are automated, allowing you to operate water temperature, fire features, water features, even the music and lighting from your smartphone.

A Memorial area family commissioned us to create a natural swimming pool in their back yard. The family already had a standard pool on premises, but it was isolated in an area of the yard not particularly suited to seating guests or hosting get-togethers. What they wanted was a second, natural swimming pool built that would serve as the hub of a new home outdoor entertainment area consisting of a new stone patio, comfortable outdoor seating, and a fire pit. They wanted to create something unique that would preserve as much of the natural features of the landscape as possible, but that would also be completely safe and fully functional as a swimming pool. We decided to design this new landscaping plan around a pre-existent waterfall that was already on the property. This feature was too attractive to ignore, and provided the ideal anchor point for a new gathering area. The fountain had been designed to mimic a natural waterfall, with stones laid on top of one another in such a way as to look like a mountain cliff where water spontaneously springs from the top and cascades down the rocks. At first glance, many would miss the opportunity that such a structure provides; assuming that a fountain designed like a cliff would have to be completely replaced to install a natural swimming pool. Our landscaping designers, however, came up with a landscape plan to transform one archetypal form into the other by simply adding to what was already there. At the base of the rocks we dug a basin. This basin was oblong in shape and varied in degrees of depth ranging from a few inches on the end to five feet in the middle. We directed the flow of the water toward one end of the basin, so that it flowed into the depression and created a swimming pool at the base of the rocks. This was easy to accomplish because the fountain lay parallel to the top of a natural ravine located toward the back of the property, so water flow was maintained by gravity. This had the secondary effect of creating a new natural aesthetic. The addition of the basin transformed the fountain’s appearance to look more like a cliff you would see in a river, where the elevation suddenly drops, and water rushes over a series of rocks into a deeper pool below. Children and guests swimming in this new structure could actually imagine themselves in a Rocky Mountain River. We then heated the swimming pool so it could be enjoyed in the winter as well as the summer, and we also lit the pool using two types of luminaries for complimentary effects. For vegetation, we used mercury vapor down lights to backlight surrounding trees and to bring out the green color of foliage in and around the top of the rocks. For the brown color of the rocks themselves, and to create a sparkling luminance rising up and out of the water, we installed incandescent, underwater up lights. The lights were GFIC protected to make the natural swimming pool shock proof and safe for human use.

12' x 12' Treated Pine Rectangle Gazebo shown with Standard treated Pine Decking, No railings, 6x6 Posts, No Top Railings, Cedar Shake Shingles, No Cupola, Textured Black Fan with 22" Green Oval Blades,and Customer Provided Paint and Steps.

Design ideas for a large tropical backyard patio in Phoenix with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Poolside daybed with pergola Photo by James Wilkins
This is an example of a large tropical backyard patio in Other with a pergola.

Make outdoor grilling a breeze with our beautifully designed outdoor kitchens. Choose a ventilation hood that will help divert smoke and grease out and away. This ventilation hood is both functional and beautiful. If you would like an attractive ventilation hood we cladded this one with ResinKast. ResinKast is both attractive and functional withstanding damage from sun, snow and rain!

Large tropical backyard patio in Jacksonville with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard patio in Other with no cover, brick pavers and with fireplace.

Jonathan Nutt- Courtesy of Southampton Builders LLC. Design by Grassie River Studios
This is an example of a large tropical backyard patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

Mark Ammen
This is an example of a large tropical backyard patio in Hawaii with natural stone pavers and a gazebo/cabana.

Photo of a large tropical backyard patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a gazebo/cabana.

Magnifique Terrasse et Pergola en bois réalisée dans une villa de la Côte d'Azur. La pergola a été conçue et réalisée avec nos matériaux de construction bois par un de nos clients constructeur partenaire. Le Douglas est une essence de bois issu de nos forêts française ce qui en fait un matériaux écologique et économique. La pergola en bois apporte à ce jardin un coin de détente autour de la piscine où se reposer à l'ombre. Le bois est un matériau idéal pour apporter chaleur et convivialité à votre jardin. Un projet de pergola en bois ou de terrasse ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous accompagner.