There is nothing more relaxing on a fresh summer evening than swaying on a porch swing and watching the sunset while sipping on your favorite beverage. These swings can be used for more than just sunset watching. You can use them for additional seating when entertaining guests, a cozy spot to curl up with a […]
Outdoor entertaining season is upon us, time to consider how you’re going to host guests with an outdoor kitchen for cooking and dining al fresco. An outdoor cooking space is ultimate chef’s dream, where you can enjoy spending time outdoors and spend time with family and friends. It is important to create a space that […]
To create a backyard oasis, there are an abundance of choices you can make to design 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 can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
