Outdoor Living

More than a simple pool house, this outdoor room was constructed at the end of an existing pool. The pool deck was extended, requiring extensive retaining walls, and the roof was mounted on four oversized columns. A stone fireplace was built on the back wall, and a gas grill and refrigerator were mounted into the stone wall on the left. Ceiling fans and recessed lighting enable the room to be used during the summer for evening entertainment.

The stucco and fine wood details add a warm and luxurious feel to this space, softening the stone and slate food preparation areas. These features blur the line between inside and outside, providing a continuous entertainment space.

The custom cabinetry added to this kitchen project includes a case for a flat panel television. This transforms the space into an outdoor home theater, greatly increasing the value and useability of this outdoor room.

A fully-equipped outdoor kitchen completes this project. By including a commercial quality hood, the grill can be located under the deck. This means the kitchen does not interfere with the rest of the entertaining space. It also helps project the kitchen from the elements and provides an efficient work area for catering events during the summer.

A series of descending circular patios provide a number of separate spaces for entertaining or relaxing. Each allows a different view of the river below.

A circular stone platform located under tall trees provides a perfect setting for a hammock.

A stone fireplace not only adds atmosphere to this entertaining space, but also extends its useability well into the cooler months of the year.

Viewed from the pool deck, the pool house offers a place to relax and view the surrounding trees and gardens. Even though there are no solid walls, the weight of the structure provides a feeling of privacy and enclosure - the perfect place to relax alone or with a group of friends.

This open-sided pool house was costructed at the end of an existing pool surround. The structure incorporates oversized columns, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and a stone fireplace.

Located at the bottom of a boulder step path that descends from the driveways, these crape myrtles and urn provide a focal point for the backyard. Surrounding a paver circle, the crape myrtles not only provide summer and fall color, but also direct foot traffic to the patio and pergola off to the right.

This photo shows a detail of an outdoor kitchen. Including elements such as gas grills into the patio wall enables you to move your kitchen outdoors so you can enjoy your guests and your landscape as you prepare a meal.

Part of a pool surround makeover, an outdoor grill and refrigerator will built into the wall of the pool deck. Since this project was an addition to a pre-existing pool, it was necessary to match stone and colors to ensure the new construction blended easily with the existing materials.

Constructed on several levels, this paver patio includes extensive stone walls, steps, and planting beds. The patio space was extended into the lawn by including a decosntructed design that placed square slates cut into the sod. The angular layout of the patio allowed the owner to enjoy a large entertaining space despite the narrow metropolitan lot.

Running almost the full length of back of the house, this slate patio provides ample space for entertaining or just relaxing in the sun.