Photography: Paul Dyer
Contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in San Francisco with no cover.

Design ideas for a traditional patio in DC Metro with no cover.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.

This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in London with a container garden, tile and no cover.

The roofline of the residence and the simple Portland cement plaster and stained clear western red cedar create an archetypal image of “house”. The West of Market Residence has a formal entrance facing the street and layered gardens, terraces, and balconies facing the private rear yard. A cedar trellis under the overhanging roof at the master suite lends an outdoor feeling to a southern garden balcony.

Inspiration for a country backyard garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Eric Hausman Photography
Design ideas for a beach style two-storey white exterior in Chicago with wood siding.

This design for a year-round retirement home addresses all aspects of the site, which resides on the western flank of Blue Hill Bay and has easterly water views framed by a mature forest of oak, birch, and fir. The use of natural materials, featuring wood in all aspects, was an important way to tie the building to its site and its cultural context. Photo by Rob Karosis

Design ideas for a large transitional rooftop deck in San Diego with no cover.

Joel Barbitta D-Max Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard rectangular lap pool in Perth with decking.

Photograph © Richard Barnes
Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a roof extension.

Large arts and crafts backyard patio in Phoenix with a roof extension, a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Michael O'Callahan
Small contemporary exterior in San Francisco.

Miro - Rivera Architects
Inspiration for a transitional two-storey white exterior in Austin.

View from Terrace. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely
Design ideas for a contemporary exterior in San Francisco with wood siding and a shed roof.

This early 19th century house was renovated to incorporate a large wing which allowed for a master bedroom suite, custom kitchen, living room and study. The arched form of the large window and the recessed bay window recall later 19th century American architecture. The original stair was restored. The new railing is composed of antique newels and reproduced balusters. Custom structural columns, adorned with aluminum leaves and tiny light fixtures divide the spaces of the kitchen. Spruce cabinets and dark green granite highlight the kitchen. The cabinets are arranged as pieces of furniture, each serving a particular purpose. The second floor master bedroom opens onto a sleeping porch.

Jorge Taboada
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Other with a roof extension.

Tom Crane
Traditional brick exterior in Philadelphia.

Designed by Sindhu Peruri of Peruri Design Co. Woodside, CA Photography by Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in San Francisco with a roof extension and natural stone pavers.