The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: спортивный, прямоугольный бассейн среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле кантри с домиком у бассейна и покрытием из бетонных плит

Свежая идея для дизайна: естественный, прямоугольный ландшафтный бассейн среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле ретро с покрытием из бетонных плит - отличное фото интерьера

View of new pool house, pool & patio.
Стильный дизайн: прямоугольный бассейн среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле ретро с покрытием из бетонных плит - последний тренд

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A new pool house structure for a young family, featuring a space for family gatherings and entertaining. The highlight of the structure is the featured 2 sliding glass walls, which opens the structure directly to the adjacent pool deck. The space also features a fireplace, indoor kitchen, and bar seating with additional flip-up windows.

Идея дизайна: бассейн среднего размера, произвольной формы на заднем дворе в современном стиле с покрытием из бетонных плит и домиком у бассейна

Свежая идея для дизайна: спортивный, прямоугольный бассейн на заднем дворе в современном стиле с джакузи и покрытием из бетонных плит - отличное фото интерьера

A remodeled home in Saint Helena, California use two AG Bi-Fold Patio Doors to create an indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the main house and detached guesthouse! Project by Vine Homes

Drone photography of Cedarburg pool project clearly shows how the fire pit area is located on the centerline of the pool. Edmunds Studios Photography

Стильный дизайн: большой прямоугольный бассейн-инфинити на заднем дворе в стиле ретро с домиком у бассейна и покрытием из бетонных плит - последний тренд

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленький прямоугольный бассейн на заднем дворе в скандинавском стиле с покрытием из бетонных плит для на участке и в саду

Идея дизайна: спортивный бассейн произвольной формы на заднем дворе в средиземноморском стиле с покрытием из бетонных плит и фонтаном

Photographer: David Tosti
Пример оригинального дизайна: спортивный, прямоугольный бассейн на заднем дворе в морском стиле с джакузи и покрытием из бетонных плит

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: спортивный, прямоугольный бассейн среднего размера на заднем дворе с джакузи и покрытием из бетонных плит

Outdoor pool, spa and entertainment area featuring large firepits, ample seating for entertainment, outdoor fireplace and seating, pool house and outdoor dining.

This pool is proof that even in small spaces a magnificent backyard can be created. The design uses the space well and gives so many dedicated spaces and yet is so easy to entertain in. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.

AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire outdoor package for this beautiful new custom home. We went with a traditional design with contemporary finishes. Features include traditional landscape, new pool, spa, deck jet water features, new fence and outdoor kitchen. Photography: Wade Griffith

Pool Area
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