Having an outdoor fireplace on your deck, patio or backyard living room instantly makes it a perfect place for entertaining and creates a dramatic focal point. Fireplaces are not only stylish but very functional and can add great value to your property. They also make a wonderful feature for those who enjoy spending their leisure […]
Story Pool House is an open air pavilion with a living room centered around a swimming pool, designed by architecture studio Lake|Flato, located in Center Point, Texas. The property offers a slice of paradise enveloped by nature, with sensational views over meandering rolling hills. The pool house is a simple, open air pavilion that serves […]
Expand your outdoor living room by creating summer lounging spaces on your property such as beautiful hammocks, daybeds, swinging beds and canopies. To create the perfect lounging space in your outdoor living spaces, make sure it is a private oasis that is quiet and with some privacy in case you want to take a nap. […]
After a long, stressful day, a hot tub spa incorporated into the deck in your backyard is simply the perfect must have luxury for relaxing soaks. Hot tubs can be challenging, you need to integrate them into your landscape so that they fit attractively into your design scheme. In order to determine the best location […]
Building an interior courtyard garden design into your home, spaces defined by walls on four sides, draws natural light and air of the outdoors into the center of your residence. These spaces may seem unnecessary with front and back yards, but they offer a Zen like quality that can bring a tremendous amount of pleasure […]
Adding a bright and colorful decorating palette to your outdoor living spaces can be a simple and very enjoyable task and in time for summer entertaining. Selecting bright colors for your furnishings and outdoor decor can completely change and enhance the appearance of your yard. Summer outdoor decorating is all about taking advantage of the […]
Outdoor string lights are ideal to enhance the ambiance of your patio, courtyard or backyard, with so many possibilities to personalize your outdoor living space. Chances are you have string lights that spend 11 months of the year tangled in a box. Why not bring them out and use them to decorate your outdoor living […]
The Hotchkiss Residence is a striking modern home that has been designed by Scott|Edwards Architecture, nestled on the banks of the Columbia river in Vancouver, Washington. The home exemplifies a northwest contemporary vernacular in its 2,000 square feet. The one level home, built for a retired couple, was placed on the site to maximize the […]
The Olive Mill Residence has been designed by J. Grant Design Studio in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California. This stunning home has been designed in a Mediterranean style throughout with wide wood plank floors, high ceilings and beautiful finishes and furnishings. The property also features a guest house, outdoor living spaces and incredible landscaping. The […]
This beautifully decorated private family residence in the Hamptons, New York has been designed by interior designer Jarlath Mellett. The home displays contemporary furnishings mixed with natural materials and finishes. Walls are accented with wallpapering custom designed by Mellett, for purchase on the designer’s website. Here is a description of the design firm, “In 2005, […]
