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310 Outdoor Wood Patio, Porch, Deck Back Yard Design Photos And Ideas

A Lollygagger lounge chair by Loll Designs sits on the back deck.
"My client’s highest priority was building a pool," says Hannah. "The property had 2 flat acres—rare in this neighborhood—which was ideal for a pool. We were able to do a very simple and modern granite pool with a beautiful contrast of concrete and decking... and still have room in the back yard for a giant vegetable garden."
Exterior wood-burning fireplaces draw original camping elements into the luxury of an enclosed, private cabin.
An outdoor picnic table provides a quaint spot to enjoy dinner as a family, play games, or read a book while taking in the village and surrounding scenic views.
Architecture: Ravit Dvir Architecture and Design
Protected from the northeasterly winds, the deck enjoys ample access to sunlight. “My concept of the deck was to treat it almost like an infinity pool where there’s a very sharp edge and it being coplanar with the floor when you’re in the house looking out you can’t really see anything but the water,” adds John.
Local landscape designer Michael Bernsohn composed a palette of native plants artfully arranged to soften the hard edges of the deck while providing privacy and protection from the wind.
“The interest of this work lies in its simplicity,” LLaumett says. “The intelligence of the house depends on its placement and the materials that maximize its efficiency.”
LLaumett refers to the extended patio as its own entity—a calm place to sunbathe or stare out to the ocean at any time of day. It is made of pine and covered in an opaque Osmo glaze. The chairs were constructed by the owners.
swim spa
Another glimpse of the views.
This is the deck off the living room.
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Three story rear addition.
view to new addition from rear lawn
the expansive deck facing western view hunts the historic Madrona tree and is lined by floor to ceiling glass accessing the living spaces.
The L-shaped layout embraces a patch of a private garden where the owners can lounge in the sunshine, picnic on the property, and take in views of the nearby lake.
New guest house and pool
Pool
Outdoor area/balcony
"The retreat has an exterior platform larger than the interior in order to encourage the inhabitants to carry on outdoor activities," says Alejandro. "The exterior platforms are connected so it is possible to walk around in a cyclic and spontaneous pattern."
Extremely durable Caribbean ipe has been used for the exterior deck, interior floors, and siding.
View from courtyard toward the house
View from courtyard toward the house
West Elevation
West Elevation @ Dusk
View from Southwest @ Dusk
Understair hideaway
The cedar decks were left to bleach in the sun for one summer and then finished with a light gray wash. Metal Solair chairs are in keeping with the tricolor palette of black, white, and green.
The kitchen and dining space from the rear garden at twilight.
A stone’s throw from the main inn is the 20-acre Arabella Lake and the old livery, which is now outfitted with three guest suites that have private patios overlooking the water.
Durable fiber-cement HardiePlank clads the rear facade.
Studio Otto Felix opted for a Light Steel Frame system to minimize site impact and eliminate the need for concrete or bricks.
The home appears to float above the natural pool, adding an element of whimsy.
Beyond the living room and deck, a natural pool filled with koi fish serves as a unique focal point of the tropical garden.
"There are several trees planted within the deck," Dunin explains. "As they grow, they will create separate intimate areas and provide additional shading and privacy."
"The homeowners hoped to transform their lot into a unified, beautiful, indoor-outdoor oasis linking their home, yard, and a new backyard shed in a designed experience where every detail would come together to compose the many smaller sub-spaces into an integrated whole," notes the design firm.
Concrete pavers line the new hardscape, which steps up to a deck built of ipe wood. Ipe wood has also been used for the built-in benches and fencing.
A glazed doorway in the master bedroom hallway opens up to a secluded sitting area that is perfect for soaking up the morning sun.
The homeowners wanted a space to accommodate their interests: gardening, looking after their ducks, or relaxing in the shade provided by the canopy of trees on the property.
A new outdoor deck addition, which meets the local council’s requirements for site coverage, was built in the rear garden.
Collapsing walls were added to expand the open-plan living space on the main floor. This extended the space into an outdoor deck, which can now be enjoyed all summer long.
The circular yurt-like interior is set within a square envelope.
The western wall of the treehouse is clad in metal to shade the structure from afternoon sun.
Sliding walls open up the space to embrace the surrounding landscape.
For his own home in Mar Vista, architectural designer Mohamed Sharif retained the front portion of a 1940s bungalow and added an L-shaped, two-story volume at the rear that includes a wing for his mother-in-law. “Adapting and reusing and being sensitive to the neighborhood context was important,” he says. The structure is sheathed in fiber cement HardiePanels. The decking is by Trex.
A series of French doors extends the interior living spaces to the deck and meadow beyond.
Along the glass sliding doors, a wooden bench extends to the apex of the room to capture stunning views of the rural landscape.
A firewood storage area is located beneath a small bunkroom that is accessible from the terrace via a metal staircase.
A sheltered, exterior corridor protects the main building from the summer sun, and allows the family to walk to the second building without getting wet when it rains.
Raised walkway between house and studio
The deck
The deck
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