CHRISTOPHER ALLEN LLCphotography: francis dreis
This is an example of a retro garden in Los Angeles with a pond.
This is an example of a retro garden in Los Angeles with a pond.
Olson Defendorf Custom HomesThis steel and wood covered patio makes for a great outdoor living and dining area overlooking the pool There is also a pool cabana with a fireplace and a TV for lounging poolside.
Northworks Architects + PlannersLocated on a large farm in southern Wisconsin, this family retreat focuses on the creation of large entertainment spaces for family gatherings. The main volume of the house is comprised of one space, combining the kitchen, dining, living area and custom bar. All spaces can be enjoyed within a new custom timber frame, reminiscent of local agrarian structures. In the rear of the house, a full size ice rink is situated under an open-air steel structure for full enjoyment throughout the long Wisconsin winter. A large pool terrace and game room round out the entertain spaces of the home.
Photography by Reagen Taylor
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Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCVicky Martel
Small country back rectangular swimming pool in Boston with natural stone paving.
Small country back rectangular swimming pool in Boston with natural stone paving.
Havlicek Builders Inc.Backyard with custom pergola and built in grill in Geneva, Illinois.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with brick paving, no cover and fencing.
Large traditional back patio in Chicago with brick paving, no cover and fencing.
TaC studios, architectsPool oasis in Atlanta with large deck. The pool finish is Pebble Sheen by Pebble Tec, the dimensions are 8' wide x 50' long. The deck is Dasso XTR bamboo decking.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsPath to outdoor dining terrace. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of an eclectic back garden in Seattle.
Photo of an eclectic back garden in Seattle.
Danes Custom HomesPhoto of a mediterranean back l-shaped swimming pool in Dallas with a water feature.
Lucile Glessner DesignPhoto of a retro back patio in San Francisco with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Virtual Studio InnovationsPhoto of a traditional rectangular lengths swimming pool in Atlanta with a pool house.
CGD Landscape DesignThe scree garden, under the shade of tall pine trees, but catching sun in the summer months. Carpets of foliage, with different colours and textures creating a tapestry that last through the seasons, before being submerged under metres of snow in the harsh winter.
LGB InteriorsRobert Clark Photography
Photo of a classic back rectangular swimming pool in Orlando with concrete paving.
Photo of a classic back rectangular swimming pool in Orlando with concrete paving.
Court Atkins GroupThe old Savannah gray brick stairs allow access to the driveway and garden from the covered breezeway.
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension, natural stone paving and steps.
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension, natural stone paving and steps.
Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.Inspiration for a world-inspired sloped full sun garden steps for summer in Miami.
Southview DesignA paver patio (Anchor Afton, walnut color) to gives the homeowners the entertainment and dining space they wanted. The blended colors of the pavers pull together the colors of the roof shingles (brown) and the New York Bluestone (blue/gray). The smaller pattern of the pavers defines the space, inviting guests to sit. Plus, the plant bed between the wall and the patio gave the homeowners a space to plant seasonal color and an edible garden.
Andrew RennAndrew Renn Design, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Inspiration for a classic back garden in Melbourne with lawn edging.
Inspiration for a classic back garden in Melbourne with lawn edging.
Cornerstone ArchitectsPhotography by Chase Daniel
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back custom shaped swimming pool in Austin with a bbq area.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back custom shaped swimming pool in Austin with a bbq area.
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and SpasHighlighted in this project was a themed backyard that was inspired by luxury from the gold chairs to the black
lagoon finish and it's Roman geometric shape. This project screams Versace! The decking we used was a white marble and the accessory structure was built to mimic the arches of the swimming pool. This accessory structure was topped off with a beautiful chandelier hanging center piece. Also, a crystalized material was added to the plaster to create an extra shimmer!
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Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetThis open-air outdoor kitchen space was custom designed into four zones, including a spa terrace and pool, to provide entertainment for any kind of gathering.
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