The back of the house was designed by owner-architect Caroline Djuric as a contemporary counterpoint to the more traditional front facade. A pergola reaches beyond the roof and over the deck on the second story. An asymmetrical wooden stairway leads down to the garden.  Photo 12 of 14 in 13 Pergolas That Keep It Cool for Indoor/Outdoor Living from Now That's How You Double Your Square Footage

13 Pergolas That Keep It Cool for Indoor/Outdoor Living

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The back of the house was designed by owner-architect Caroline Djuric as a contemporary counterpoint to the more traditional front facade. A pergola reaches beyond the roof and over the deck on the second story. An asymmetrical wooden stairway leads down to the garden.