Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Chicago with a fire feature, brick pavers and no cover.

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard patio in Orange County with natural stone pavers and no cover.

Design ideas for a transitional patio in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in Portland with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a roof extension.

Photo of a beach style patio in Other with with fireplace.

This is an example of a transitional patio in New York.

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Indianapolis with a fire feature, stamped concrete and no cover.

Courtyard 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.

Entrance to a Mediterranean style courtyard with Moorish influence. Rustic wood antique gates open into a lush, brick-paved courtyard with plush outdoor furnishing and a carved fountain with hand-painted tiles. Photo Credit: Kirk Gittings

We created an outdoor kitchen comforting ambience to enjoy the backyard.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

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

Interior Design by Blackband Design 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com Home Build & Design by: Graystone Custom Builders, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 466-0900

Festive lights can light up any area no matter the size. Bring light and ambiance to any outdoor area. Spend more time outside with the ones you love.

The 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/

jeri koegel
Mediterranean patio in Orange County with natural stone pavers and no cover.

Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Traditional backyard patio in St Louis with brick pavers and with fireplace.

Elegant Interior Designs in the Philadelphia Suburbs completed a full deck redesign winning a COTY Award in 2011. The client had a poorly utilized dysfunctional deck consisting of a dining table, six chairs and a grill. The narrow dimensions of the deck precluded easy passage way around the table. In addition, the positioning of the grill and the depth of the deck did not allow enough room for a much needed conversational seating area. The pressure treated lumber was a maintenance and splintering problem. There has been a dramatic change from the run down, dilapidated, dysfunctional deck to this stunning outdoor living space. As shown in the photo on the right, this project greatly enhances the existing structure aesthetically. It has increased the value of the property. It creates a more elegant and stately look and feel to the home. • The furniture, fabrics and pillows are sun and mildew resistant and water repellant. They have a sophisticated style and are very durable due to their high rubs factor. Not only are they beautiful but practical as well. PERGOLA A cedar pergola was stained to match the deck boards and added over the dining area to create a more interesting outdoor living space. It also provided a place to attach the fan and light. Now the dining area easily allows adequate traffic flow around the table. LIGHTING Deck time doesn’t end when the sun goes down. The lamp, fan with lights, wall fixtures and overhead spot lights add different levels of light that create a beautiful ambience. Riser lights were added on every few steps that give off soft illumination for safety on stairs. BEFORE COOKING AREA The placement of the grill and the narrow width of the deck did not allow for adequate seating. The removal of the grill on this side of the deck and the enlarged space allowed for the addition of a conversational seating area for relaxation with a fire pit for added ambiance and warmth on a chilly evening. The stunning outdoor lamp is heavily weighted and can stand up to the elements. Problems of slipping, splinters and maintenance are addressed. The cognac colored deck boards are a PVC product engineered for maximum scratch, mildew and stain resistance. The deck boards were laid on a diagonal and bordered in a dark brown contrast color to add to the high end look. The black railing is a composite material with smooth lines and no visible hardware. • Deck boards with a flat grain surface make it very slip resistant next to the pool. • The products do not splinter, so the client can walk barefoot to the pool and hold all hand rails without fear. • Low maintenance decking and railing material eliminates the need to stain and seal. Pamela Kofsky of Elegant Interior Designs, Ambler, PA

Jeff McNamara | McNamara Photography
This is an example of a country patio in New York with a fire feature.