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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThis shade arbor, located in The Woodlands, TX north of Houston, spans the entire length of the back yard. It combines a number of elements with custom structures that were constructed to emulate specific aspects of a Zen garden. The homeowner wanted a low-maintenance garden whose beauty could withstand the tough seasonal weather that strikes the area at various times of the year. He also desired a mood-altering aesthetic that would relax the senses and calm the mind. Most importantly, he wanted this meditative environment completely shielded from the outside world so he could find serenity in total privacy.
The most unique design element in this entire project is the roof of the shade arbor itself. It features a “negative space” leaf pattern that was designed in a software suite and cut out of the metal with a water jet cutter. Each form in the pattern is loosely suggestive of either a leaf, or a cluster of leaves.
These small, negative spaces cut from the metal are the source of the structure’ powerful visual and emotional impact. During the day, sunlight shines down and highlights columns, furniture, plantings, and gravel with a blend of dappling and shade that make you feel like you are sitting under the branches of a tree.
At night, the effects are even more brilliant. Skillfully concealed lights mounted on the trusses reflect off the steel in places, while in other places they penetrate the negative spaces, cascading brilliant patterns of ambient light down on vegetation, hardscape, and water alike.
The shade arbor shelters two gravel patios that are almost identical in space. The patio closest to the living room features a mini outdoor dining room, replete with tables and chairs. The patio is ornamented with a blend of ornamental grass, a small human figurine sculpture, and mid-level impact ground cover.
Gravel was chosen as the preferred hardscape material because of its Zen-like connotations. It is also remarkably soft to walk on, helping to set the mood for a relaxed afternoon in the dappled shade of gently filtered sunlight.
The second patio, spaced 15 feet away from the first, resides adjacent to the home at the opposite end of the shade arbor. Like its twin, it is also ornamented with ground cover borders, ornamental grasses, and a large urn identical to the first. Seating here is even more private and contemplative. Instead of a table and chairs, there is a large decorative concrete bench cut in the shape of a giant four-leaf clover.
Spanning the distance between these two patios, a bluestone walkway connects the two spaces. Along the way, its borders are punctuated in places by low-level ornamental grasses, a large flowering bush, another sculpture in the form of human faces, and foxtail ferns that spring up from a spread of river rock that punctuates the ends of the walkway.
The meditative quality of the shade arbor is reinforced by two special features. The first of these is a disappearing fountain that flows from the top of a large vertical stone embedded like a monolith in the other edges of the river rock. The drains and pumps to this fountain are carefully concealed underneath the covering of smooth stones, and the sound of the water is only barely perceptible, as if it is trying to force you to let go of your thoughts to hear it.
A large piece of core-10 steel, which is deliberately intended to rust quickly, rises up like an arced wall from behind the fountain stone. The dark color of the metal helps the casual viewer catch just a glimpse of light reflecting off the slow trickle of water that runs down the side of the stone into the river rock bed.
To complete the quiet moment that the shade arbor is intended to invoke, a thick wall of cypress trees rises up on all sides of the yard, completely shutting out the disturbances of the world with a comforting wall of living greenery that comforts the thoughts and emotions.
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingThis freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet.
The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood
burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining.
The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio.
The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as
space for dining.
The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside.
The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really
gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling.
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Eric van den Brulle PHOTOGRAPHYInspiration for a mediterranean patio in New York with a pergola, gravel and a fireplace.
KES StudioThe residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.
DabneyCollinsGeneral Fireplace dimensions: 17'-4"H x 10'-6"W x 4'D
Fireplace material: Tennessee Field Stone cut to an ashlar pattern with Granite Hearth and Mantel
Kitchen dimensions: 5'4" in-between the columns, then around 12.75' along the back
Structure paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Sun Proof Exterior "Monterrey Grey"
Roof material: Standing seam copper
Terrace material: Full color Pennsylvania Bluestone veneer on a concrete slab
KLH Custom HomesDesign ideas for a contemporary patio in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Trademark HomesPhoto of a contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Castle Building & RemodelingThis modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s.
However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets.
Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola.
The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis.
The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year.
Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate.
Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing.
The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard.
Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildMedium sized classic back patio in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Providence DesignPhotography: Rett Peek
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Little Rock with gravel and a pergola.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Little Rock with gravel and a pergola.
SQOOL一級建築士事務所８件の建物に囲まれていることを忘れるような中庭。
屋根付きのBBQセットも設計し、雨の日も心配せずに外ご飯を楽しめる空間となりました。
This house is surrounded by 8 buildings.
We designed a space where you can enjoy BBQ by cutting the eyes from the surroundings.
In addition, because there is a roof, you can enjoy with confidence even if it rains.
Power Concrete Construction & Design CenterInspiration for a large classic back patio in Cedar Rapids with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
BCI Custom HomesInspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Smart Shade Solutions Inc.These sails where added to this outdoor seating area located on the Miami River to provide shade and allow the area to be used in the summer afternoon Sun.
Viator & Associates IncMedium sized traditional back patio in New Orleans with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Flavin ArchitectsModern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof.
Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography
Shannon MalonePhoto: Shannon Malone © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a country patio in Santa Barbara with decking, a roof extension and an outdoor shower.
Inspiration for a country patio in Santa Barbara with decking, a roof extension and an outdoor shower.
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncProject Details - Stone Terrace, walkway and Garden wall, Azek decking and Railling, Beadboard ceiling and landscaping
Classic patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and all types of cover.
Classic patio in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and all types of cover.
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsThis is an example of a large traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMaryland Landscaping, Twilight, Pool, Pavillion, Pergola, Spa, Whirlpool, Outdoor Kitchen, Front steps by Wheats Landscaping
This is an example of an expansive classic back patio in DC Metro with concrete paving, a pergola and a bbq area.
This is an example of an expansive classic back patio in DC Metro with concrete paving, a pergola and a bbq area.
Green Patio with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs
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