Beautiful Stone & Stucco Home on Acreage

J.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman

Great place to barbeque and entertain day or night!

Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard

The Cleary Company

Daniel Feldkamp @ Visual Edge Imaging

Family Compound

Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.

Many outdoor rooms interconnect around this entire “Family Compound,” a back house, and adjourning guest home. There is everything you need to entertain a giant family and to have friends over for a pool party. Some elements include a huge agave orchard with courtyards, an outdoor BBQ kitchen, a vegetable garden with fruit trees, a swimming pool, patios and levels. The landscape design also addresses drought tolerance and organic gardening. Paul Hendershot Design Inc. furniture: https://www.houzz.com/photos/products/seller--paulhendershot PC | Alicia Cattoni for paulhendershotdesign.com

Coastal inspired estate sited on over one acre on Lake Butler in Windermere

Element Home Builders

4 beds 5 baths 4,447 sqft RARE FIND! NEW HIGH-TECH, LAKE FRONT CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHLY DESIRABLE WINDERMERE CHAIN OF LAKES. This unique home site offers the opportunity to enjoy lakefront living on a private cove with the beauty and ambiance of a classic "Old Florida" home. With 150 feet of lake frontage, this is a very private lot with spacious grounds, gorgeous landscaping, and mature oaks. This acre plus parcel offers the beauty of the Butler Chain, no HOA, and turn key convenience. High-tech smart house amenities and the designer furnishings are included. Natural light defines the family area featuring wide plank hickory hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, tongue and groove ceilings, and a rear wall of disappearing glass opening to the covered lanai. The gourmet kitchen features a Wolf cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher, exotic granite counter tops, a walk in pantry, and custom built cabinetry. The office features wood beamed ceilings. With an emphasis on Florida living the large covered lanai with summer kitchen, complete with Viking grill, fridge, and stone gas fireplace, overlook the sparkling salt system pool and cascading spa with sparkling lake views and dock with lift. The private master suite and luxurious master bath include granite vanities, a vessel tub, and walk in shower. Energy saving and organic with 6-zone HVAC system and Nest thermostats, low E double paned windows, tankless hot water heaters, spray foam insulation, whole house generator, and security with cameras. Property can be gated.

Inverness

APL

Rough sawn heart pine pergola with a bluestone patterned stamped concrete

Oceanfront small Courtyard

Wild Works of Whimsy, LLC

This homeowner wanted a "Charleston courtyard" feel. We pulled in lots of texture with a calming green and white palette.

Project of the Month: April 2017

TCP Custom Outdoor Living

This is a gorgeous outdoor living area with an open concept that incorporated a living/dining/and kitchen area. We remodeled their existing pool area to be seamless with the new remodel on the back of their home. Some design challenges included the multiple roof lines along with the windows that needed to be resized and the palm trees and landscaping that needed to be removed. The style of this project is traditional with a modern twist on appliances. Click Photography

Backyard patio and fireplace

Douds Bros. Landscape Construction, Inc.

Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio

Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.

Gas firepit

Raised Patio with Step - Fendt

GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC

Stone Fire Pit

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

Franklin Lakes Colonial

SEK Architects

Patio Cover, Kitchen, and Fireplace: Katy, TX

Tradition Outdoor Living

This large Outdoor Living Space is perfect for entertaining guests, night or day! The patio cover boasts an open gable with cedar truss, a large stone fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen with bar seating. With tongue and groove ceiling, recessed lighting, and built in sound system for the TV, this patio cover is the entertaining dream! The fireplace and kitchen are faced with matching stone, and ample seating can be found around the fireplace and kitchen. This space is ideal for grilling up some burgers for a grand Fourth of July celebration! The comfort of this space is surreal. In the midst of Houston heat, our clients and guests alike can enjoy this space!

Seacliff Patio

SSA Landscape Architects

For this seaside patio, creating maximum usable space in a small front yard was the main goal. Equipped with an outdoor kitchen and a large fireplace, this space is a perfect compliment to the recently renovated ultra-modern house.

Outdoor Living Space

Artistic Concrete Surfaces

Shawn Spry Photography

Stamped concrete patio in Avon Lake, OH

Brian-Kyles Landscapes of Distinction

Distant view of completed stamped concrete patio. We demolished the existing rear deck, installed Trex landing and steps, stamped concrete patio, and landscaping. A Trex staircase was constructed using Trex Transcends, Spiced Rum color. A privacy lattice and fence was constructed from cedar and stained with the color stain selected by the client. We then installed approximately 445 square feet of concrete for a patio and stamped it to resemble the color variation of the three samples of stone veneer left at the residence. The blended stamp pattern is a "skin" designed to resemble the natural look of stone. Additional work included repairing and turf/grass damage resulting from the construction on site (may be seen in photographs as they were taken before new grass had grown), and select landscaping improvements around the patio.

Project of the Month: June 2016

TCP Custom Outdoor Living

Beautiful outdoor living space, great for relaxing and entertaining. Photo Credit: TK Images

Patio Design Ideas with Brick Pavers and Stamped Concrete

A patio is a paved outdoor area that adjoins a house, and is a popular addition to Australian and New Zealand homes. Not only is it yet another place to enjoy the great outdoors, but it can also save you time and money on landscaping. Often seen as an extension of the indoor living space, patios and courtyards can serve multiple functions. If you add outdoor furniture such as lounge chairs and a sofa, a barbecue or outdoor kitchen and a dining table and chairs, you can use them for entertaining, cooking, dining, and relaxing. Browse the Photos on Houzz for courtyard and patio designs to see how you can best utilise your existing outdoor area.

What materials should I use to construct my patio?

Stone pavers and bricks are the most common surface materials used for patios, while concrete, tiles and gravel are also popular. Stone paving is usually at the top end of the price bracket, but is highly durable and the most natural-looking of the surface materials available. Brick patios, on the other hand, are relatively easy to lay, and provide a warm, rich colour that can complement traditional homes. Concrete patios are one of the least expensive to build and are also very durable, while gravel is quick and easy to install. You will also need to decide whether you want your patio covered or left uncovered. You can add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola, trellis or umbrella for shade instead. Patio enclosures, usually made from glass or mesh screens, can also transform your space into an outdoor room.

What outdoor patio furniture and decor should I include?

A patio can be so much more than just a paved slab, if you add the right additions. An outdoor kitchen and bar will help make the space the life of the party, while high-quality, low-slung chairs will make you want to stay outside for longer. If you have the budget, you may even consider adding a spa or pool. To make it the ideal al fresco area even when temperatures drop, a fire pit or fireplace will be able to keep you and your company toasty warm. To entice you and your guests into the space, make some room for greenery, even if you just a place a pot plant atop a table. It will help tie in the area to the surrounding garden. Fairy lights, garden torches and citronella candles will also help set the mood and keep the mozzies at bay, while soft furnishings such as waterproof rugs, pillows and chair cushions will add personality. For something striking, consider adding a water feature or wall garden. If you're ready to hire a landscape professional to help you with the job, browse our directory here!