To create a backyard oasis, there are an abundance of choices you can make to designing your outdoor space, including a fire pit focal point. You need to decide whether or not you would like to have one custom fabricated for you or purchase one already made. Aside from a functional perspective, fire pits adds […]
Brandon Architects in collaboration with Genova Custom Homes thoughtfully designed this craftsman inspired farmhouse in the seaside community of Cameo Shores, Corona del Mar, California. This newly built residence incorporates traditional architectural materials and form while introducing a contemporary open floor plan designed to maximize ocean views. Dramatic and expansive indoor/outdoor living elements and modern technology […]
If you need to relax after a long day, then soaking in a bubbling outdoor hot tub will offer you one of life’s greatest pleasures. Designing a hot tub in your backyard can be a huge dilemma, presenting a challenge to make it aesthetically pleasing within your landscape. Deciding whether to integrate an above or […]
A sophisticated design to the “she-shed” is this chic shed, a light-filled space nested in an inviting backyard garden located in Sharpsville, Indiana. Called “The Hobby House”, the owner is stylist and owner of The Tinkerhouse Trading Company, Donna Jenkins. A compact backyard workshop, this lovely space offers 61-square-feet of living space. In this inspiring […]
The outdoor living season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about your outdoor spaces and getting them spruced up for this wonderful season. We have put together a collection of inspiring porches, decks, and patios that are surrounded by beautiful landscaping to help get you started. If you are just looking for […]
This rustic cabin hideaway was designed by Andersson-Wise Architects as an all-season family retreat, located on Flathead Lake in Big Fork, Montana. This camp-like property was created for a couple to enjoy with their kids and grandkids. Designing this private compound getaway in northern Montana was an exercise in bringing natural light into buildings and their surrounding […]
If you have an outdoor patio or deck, you will need some good furniture to make the space inviting when you are entertaining guests. The season for entertaining begins in the spring and ends in late fall—unless you live in a temperate climate. August-September can be an ideal time to purchase outdoor furniture. The fall season is a fantastic […]
Built almost thirty years ago, this stunning Mediterranean style home was renovated by architect Malales Martinez Canut, situated on the west coast of Ibiza. “The renovation gave a better distribution, more orderly, open spaces,” Malales says. It also enabled a large outdoor area, adding the pool and gazebo. Known as “Can Úrsula”, this modern home […]
Black Bear Builders is responsible for this backyard makeover project of a Mediterranean home, located in San Mateo County, California. The scope of this project entailed the addition of a brand new, 300 square foot pool house. This space consists of a stylish kitchen, seating area and a full bathroom. This fabulous project also encompasses […]
This modern home was architecturally designed by Charlie & Co. Design in collaboration with builder Skogen Company, located in Sioux Falls, a city in South Dakota. The exterior facade of this home showcases a visually pleasing design, clad with a light colored stone and black roof. The glass at the front elevation helps to create a seamless […]
