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ODS Architecture
In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond.
The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage.
Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature.
Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards.
The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower.
The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design.
The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.
K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA
This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
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Alicia Calhoon
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in San Diego with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
KLH Custom Homes
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lifescape Colorado.
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard patio in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone paving and no cover.
AquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter.
Photography: Wade Griffith
Lazar Landscape Design and Construction
This is an example of a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving, no cover and a bar area.
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Private, protected urban roof garden. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Photo of a contemporary patio in Chicago.
Photo of a contemporary patio in Chicago.
Jeri Koegel Photography
Photo of a contemporary back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back patio in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
CC Patio
Ocean Collection sofa with ironwood arms. Romeo club chairs with Sunbrella cushions. Dekton top side tables and coffee table.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back patio in Phoenix with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Wimmel Design & Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back patio in Houston with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Caileen Designs
The modern outdoor fireplace in this water front home allows the owners to enjoy their patio year round. Modern designer rocking chairs reflect the design of the exterior. Photography by Ryan Garvin.
Elemental Construction Inc. - Pools and Landscape
Professional
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Design ideas for a contemporary back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete paving and an awning.
Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs
Markham Landscape Products, Inc.
Rustic Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit with custom caps.
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
This is an example of a large contemporary back patio in Charlotte with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
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