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126 Outdoor Wood Patio, Porch, Deck Front Yard Design Photos And Ideas

The secondary living space in the service wing completely opens up to the enclosed timber deck through sliding glass doors.
The outdoor fireplace is one of the defining features of the home.
The approximately 60-square-foot front porch is the common denominator in all of the Community First! Village micro homes and is one of the main factors that has created such a strong sense of community there.
The design also had to allow for both public and private spaces. "A lot pf people that have been homeless don't have the luxury of privacy," Navaab Taylor says.
Two parallel pitches expose the central living/dining room to outside air via sliding glass doors. The low openings give the impression of a tent that’s been propped up to reveal what’s going on inside.
The large social space at the center of the home opens out to views of the surrounding trees and the pool.
Annie Ritz and Daniel Rabin, the couple and co-founders behind And And And Studio, revamped a neglected home in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles by adding a tall re-framed roof and 1,000-square-foot extension, as well as emphasizing outdoor areas like the wood deck adjacent to the pool. Interior highlight: the kitchen, with its olive green cabinetry and wood-clad circular island.
designed by Estúdio Minke
designed by Estúdio Minke
After: "This garden buffer area serves as a way to get light inside and also act as an acoustic and privacy barrier from the street," says the firm.
The home's courtyard is ideal for indoor/outdoor living. By opening the sliding glass doors, the kitchen space is connected to a courtyard dining space, which is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining.
Visitors experience the beauty of the courtyard upon entry as they step atop large pavers leading up to the wood deck.
The original 1,000-square-foot house (where the open living, dining, and kitchen area is mostly located) abuts the new, 1,000-square-foot addition in an "T" configuration to make the best use of the site.
The perennial front porch, re-imagined as a seamless extension of the home's interior.
The elongated walkway and porch creates outdoor circulation during the summer months
Pine decking on the porch adds warmth to the home's exterior, which is sided with metal.
A small wood deck is attached to the front facade, extending the living space to the outdoors.
The spacious porch with beadboard detailing overlooks the lawn.
Night lighting emphasizes the dramatic form of the building.
A path connects the underground garage to the main house. The house’s shape was dictated by the contour of the land.
This view shows how the front facade is detached from the rest of the house to allow a tree to grow between the two parts.
The second building contains the main living spaces and accesses the pool. The view from the second floor is framed by the separated gable.
A small path and courtyard lead up to the house.
A pair of rocking chairs are perfectly positioned for taking in views of the stream.
A glass-infill railing allows for uninterrupted views of the surrounding forest.
The windows are Anderson100 Fibrex Windows.
The roof overhang provides protection from solar heat gain and the elements.
The doors are Fiberglass ThermaTru.
The addition increased the floor area of the single-level house to 2,228 square feet.
The oversized entry door and hardware are by Arcadia.
The window filled facade with indoor outdoor connections
The home emphasizes a pull to the western view: joinery volumes, the direction of decking and soffits, the board forming in the concrete, the custom elongated strip lighting, and the large cantilevered decks all stretch westward to reinforce and frame the surrounding scenery.
The exterior of Connect 4L 1,600 sf 3 bed 3 bath 2 story modern prefab.
David Latimer, CEO and founder of New Frontier Tiny Homes
inside out - living outdoors
south elevation - swimming pool yard - insideout
The home's charred timber exterior resembles a crow's plumage.
A small outdoor deck with a swing seat.
The addition is connected to the existing home by a glass "bridge" that serves as the entry and maintains visual continuity through to the backyard.
"The most challenging part of the design was fusing the old part of the house with the new addition," says principal architect Alex Terry. The character and architectural integrity of the single-level 1950s ranch house was thoughtfully reconsidered during the addition and remodel. The home’s front porch, typical of the period, was refreshed with Ipe decking and railing.
An up-close look at the Scandi-style steel porch columns.
The Vagabond Trailer at El Cosmico features a pink exterior and restored, marine-varnished birch interiors.
A timber terrace offers the spot for al fresco dining.
The home is also equipped with an infrared heater and a wireless bluetooth speaker.
The 2,466 square foot, two-level home features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
Glass Facade
He devised the pergola to break up the mass of the house and integrate it into the site.
The excavated material has been used to shape the property's exterior features.
"The house is integrated to the cliffside, leaving the least possible imprint," says Marianna Kapsimali, one of the studio’s founders.
Green Roof and Ocean View
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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.