We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property. After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for. We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era. Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable. The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design. We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool. The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: беседка во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с местом для костра и покрытием из каменной брусчатки

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На фото: пергола во дворе частного дома в морском стиле с местом для костра

General Fireplace dimensions: 17'-4"H x 10'-6"W x 4'D Fireplace material: Tennessee Field Stone cut to an ashlar pattern with Granite Hearth and Mantel Kitchen dimensions: 5'4" in-between the columns, then around 12.75' along the back Structure paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Sun Proof Exterior "Monterrey Grey" Roof material: Standing seam copper Terrace material: Full color Pennsylvania Bluestone veneer on a concrete slab

This image showcases a beautiful custom-built cedar pergola attached to a home in Colorado, expertly crafted by Freedom Contractors. The pergola’s natural wood structure casts an elegant pattern of shadows onto the brand new composite decking below, offering a perfect blend of aesthetics and durability. The decking’s rich color complements the warm tones of the cedar, creating an inviting outdoor space that promises low maintenance and high enjoyment. The pergola seamlessly integrates with the home’s architecture, while the surrounding lush garden and the sturdy black railing ensure safety and privacy. This outdoor addition by Freedom Contractors not only enhances the home's charm but also serves as a testament to their dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

Пример оригинального дизайна: пергола на террасе в современном стиле

Photo by Mellon Studio
Пример оригинального дизайна: пергола во дворе частного дома в морском стиле с уличным камином и покрытием из плитки

The classic style covered cabana sits poolside and houses an impressive, outdoor, stacked stone, wood burning fireplace with wood storage, mounted tv, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and an outdoor living room perfect for hosting family and friends.

Backyard Deck Design
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: пергола на террасе среднего размера на заднем дворе, на первом этаже в современном стиле

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в современном стиле с местом для костра

Пример оригинального дизайна: пергола во дворе частного дома на заднем дворе в средиземноморском стиле с летней кухней и покрытием из каменной брусчатки

На фото: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле кантри с летней кухней и покрытием из плитки

Bertolami Interiors, Summit Landscape Development
На фото: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле модернизм с летней кухней и покрытием из плитки

Свежая идея для дизайна: пергола на балконе в стиле лофт с металлическими перилами - отличное фото интерьера

Стильный дизайн: большая беседка во дворе частного дома на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с уличным камином и мощением тротуарной плиткой - последний тренд

На фото: большая пергола на террасе на заднем дворе в классическом стиле

Une grande pergola sur mesure : alliance de l'aluminium thermolaqué et des lames de bois red cedar. Eclairage intégré. Une véritable pièce à vivre supplémentaire...parfaite pour les belles journées d'été ! Crédits : Kina Photo

In the seating area, Progressive Design-Build installed a new weatherproof outdoor TV console made of the same Cypress wood used in the pergola, for a seamless coordinated look.

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. The dining space is defined by the stunning, cantilevered, aluminum pergola above and cable railing along the edge of the deck. Adjacent to the pergola is a covered grill and prep space. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.