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Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel

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Bluestone is a timeless and versatile sandstone product, quarried mostly in Pennsylvania. Bluestone blends subtly with a wide assortment of other materials as evidenced here in combination with limestone and cedar. This is thermal bluestone in a range commonly referenced as blue/blue.

Patio

The screened, open plan kitchen and media room offer space for family and friends to gather while delicious meals are prepared using the Fire Magic grill and Big Green Egg ceramic charcoal grill; drinks are kept cool in the refrigerator by Perlick. Plenty of room for everyone to comfortably relax on the sectional sofa by Patio Renaissance. The tile backsplash mirrors the fireplace’s brick face, providing visual continuity across the outdoor spaces.

Big Green Egg

Detached covered patio made of custom milled cypress which is durable and weather-resistant. Amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, masonry wood burning fireplace and porch swing.

Inspired by Japanese art, the San Sofa is an iconic and sculptural piece of furniture which is both timeless and contemporary. Created for luxury brand Manutti by the highly regarded French designer Lionel Doyen. Offering minimalist elegance this natural seating structure is made from solid Iroko, a superior quality West African hardwood. The wood has been specially treated to provide excellent stability under UV radiation, as well as a strong resistance to both chlorinated and sea water. The base is aluminium, powder coated in Lava. San was also the 2016 winner in the Outdoor Furniture Seating category of Interior Design's Best of Year Award, the design industry’s premiere award created to honour the most significant pieces of furniture from around the globe. This comfortable garden sofa has different options for the cushions and backrests to create either one long sofa seat or two individual seats). To add extra style why not add an Italian marble table element in either Carrara White or Portoro Black? Manutti have used a designer to create three hand picked colour combinations which they feel complement this collection perfectly. Belgian brand Manutti offer a stunning range of top quality luxurious furniture for the garden, beach or pool. Belgian company Manutti produce excellent quality contemporary outdoor furniture that looks like indoor furniture, but is actually completely weather proof and made with high tech materials. For more information, including trade enquiries please call us on 020 7731 9540, or visit our London showroom to see samples. https://www.gomodern.co.uk/store/manutti-garden-furniture/ https://www.gomodern.co.uk/store/

Challenge This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use. The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica. Solution To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included: Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1). It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions. The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space. Result All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks. Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard. The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.