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Pam is a big fan of blown glass—here, custom pendants set the scene.
For the door that leads off the master bedroom, the architects chose a subtle, contrasting color that worked well with the timber.
The overhanging third floor shades a private outdoor spa—complete with an open-air shower and a plunge pool—which is located off the master bedroom and bath.
Paola Lenti furniture in rich navy and burgundy tones outfit the reimagined backyard, which also features chiseled retaining walls by a local stonemason. Japanese maple trees add to the zen-like atmosphere.
Pamper your favorite pet parent—or your own fur baby—with these fun, design-forward gifts.
Pool view
Pool and garden
The elongated walkway and porch creates outdoor circulation during the summer months
There is native, drought-resistant landscaping at the entrance.
The stunning midcentury home is sited around a pool—a 2005 addition that looks like it has always been there.
Large glass windows and doors optimize cool ocean breezes and usher in an abundance of natural light, highlighting the home's clean lines and minimalist design.
“The steeply sloping site provides three unique spaces—the living attic, the pool deck, and the garden terrace.”
The house is broken up so that the natural site flows through the courtyard, which has a fire pit and a hot tub.
Joe Sturges of GS Landscape Architecture Studio oversaw the landscape design.
The house is located near a spectacular nature preserve, as well as the San Gabriel River path.
Set on a 5,556-square foot lot, the majority of the home is tucked behind a cinderblock wall facing the street. Mature Sycamore trees surrounding the property provide ample shading, allowing the landscaped outdoor areas to be enjoyed even on the warmest of days.
The garden is by landscape designer Tom Massey. The paving is similar to the bricks used in the extension.
Minarc’s Plus Hus is a tiny energy-efficient prefab marketed towards homeowners seeking to add an accessory dwelling unit to their property. The 320-square-foot structure is prefabricated in downtown Los Angeles, and it can be shipped flatpack to anywhere in the U.S. with prices starting at $37,000.
The Playa Bar is an open snack bar that overlooks both the pool and the Pacific Ocean.
The landscape architecture is designed to echo the desert environment of Cabo San Lucas and reference Japanese gardens.
The immersive atmosphere is infused with a strong sense of place that feels unique to Cabo San Lucas, while still being authentic to the Nobu brand.
The dramatic entry features a stone-framed ocean view that creates a "portal to the Pacific" and a zen rock garden designed by WATG and David O. Design.
The new rear, two-story addition adds over 2,000 square feet of living space without sacrificing the backyard. The repetition of the curved elements, such as the tall, cement-rendered columns that band the exterior, are a subtle reference to the scale and proportions of the Victorian style.
The original main house.
The new rear addition overlooks an exterior courtyard.
"A well-performing house extension facing south on a small inner-city block built in rammed earth is not easy to achieve," said Welsch. "However, in this challenge was our opportunity: We decided that our extension will curl around to capture the sun, creating a communal courtyard and allowing the occupants to look at their own house rather than a paling fence."
A steel-and-glass extension hosts the main living spaces and flows into the backyard.
Featuring over 3,000 square feet of living space, Casa El Maqui is comprised of two box-like bases topped with an overhanging timber-clad structure.
The large pool—looking into the fitness area—is used by Misty to train her clients.
Sun loungers by Italian brand Emu stand under the shade of the perforated steel roof.
The perforated steel roof, made from Cor-Ten steel, offers much-needed shade for the house and courtyard.
An outdoor shower by the pool has a minimalist faucet with simple, metal, peg-like hooks for hanging towels.
The U-shaped home wraps around a central garden space with an adjacent pool; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors create a seamless transition from indoors to out.
A pristine swimming pool awaits further down the sloping grounds, with a pavilion and fire pit just steps away. An abundant vegetable garden is also located on the secluded lot.
A peek at the covered terrace, which spans the bedroom’s rear wall and overlooks a quiet corner of the lot.
Landscape architect Kevin Campion went to great lengths to protect the poplar trees during construction. Delta Millworks charred the cedar gable fronts following the shou sugi ban technique.
At dusk, the home’s interior glows like a lantern against the icy blue pool.
A small pool is located just a few steps away from the living room. A flower-covered trellis offers a canopy for alfresco dining and lounging.
The mature landscaping of historic Lafayette Park.
A grilled weekend dinner. The bench is by Fermob.
Brooke and Kyle Hoff in their patio garden. The table and chairs are from the Hay Palissade collection, and the rocker is by Kingsley Bate.
Built in 1962, Steel House #4 is one of seven iconic, steel-and-glass prefab homes designed by Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison as part of an affordable solution for the masses. Yet while an entire tract of nearly 40 homes was planned, only seven models were erected before the soaring costs of steel rendered the project impractical. Of the seven, house #4 was restored and renovated by the new owners who sought the input from Wexler himself. With the home boasting Class 1 Historic Site status and a footprint designed by one of the great masters of desert modern architecture, the owners wanted to maintain the integrity of the original design while "[modernizing] the layout to give the rooms the most light and air," they said.
The former home of interior designer and renowned blogger Sarah Sherman Samuel, this 1961 A-frame in Palm Springs received a thorough renovation and a new lease on life. According to her blog, when Samuel first toured the house she encountered "cloud murals, a scary dungeon-esque bathroom, and stanky old carpet." Much of the 784-square-foot space felt cramped and dated. However, she knew the home had good bones, so she decided to start renovating.
Síol Studios redesigned and updated the pool as well: adding a hot tub close to the master bedroom, a baja shelf for kids, and a submerged ledge that runs the length of the pool on either side. The tiles are terra-cotta Zellige tiles in fired opal from Clé.
Nye custom-designed the outdoor dining table with fabrication by Matthew Philip Williams, and it's surrounded by chairs from Menu.
The backyard is one of this home’s best features. With a lot that nearly equals the square footage of the home itself, there was plenty of room to play with landscaping.
Pool deck and sitting area
Rooftop patio
In the coastal town of Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia, local practice Harley Graham Architects elevates the Australian "garden studio" with this 646-square-foot granny flat. Named Marvel Street Studio, the guesthouse is an addition to a home designed by Paul Uhlmann.
Just north of San Francisco, the Mill Valley home of former Phish manager and current restaurant owner John Paluska takes its place within its eclectic neighborhood and natural surroundings. A guest cottage flanks the family's garden. The "casita" has hosted friends, family, and even wildfire evacuees; Rachel Paluska refers to it as a "revolving door, in a fun way."
At this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Palm Springs by architect Sean Lockyer, the guesthouse has a strong visual connection to the main home across the ipe deck and pool area. Adjacent to the 460-square foot guesthouse is the outdoor shower.
Phoenix design-build firm The Construction Zone renovated an old concrete-and-steel barn, turning it into a sleek new guesthouse with an open-plan, three-room layout. Completed for approximately $300,000, the 790-square-foot adaptive reuse project carefully preserves the character of the existing structure while upgrading it to match the modern aesthetic of the main residence.
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Whether it's a backyard patio, an infinity pool, or a rooftop terrace, these modern outdoor spaces add to the richness of daily life. Escape into nature, or get lost in city views. Wherever you are, let these outdoor photos take you somewhere new with inspirational ideas for yards, gardens, outdoor tubs and showers, patios, porches, and decks.