In order for the kitchen to serve the back porch, I designed the window opening to be a glass garage door, with continuous granite countertop. It's perfect.

Horwitz Residence designed by Minarc *The house is oriented so that all of the rooms can enjoy the outdoor living area which includes Pool, outdoor dinning / bbq and play court. • The flooring used in this residence is by DuChateau Floors - Terra Collection in Zimbabwe. The modern dark colors of the collection match both contemporary & traditional interior design • It’s orientation is thought out to maximize passive solar design and natural ventilations, with solar chimney escaping hot air during summer and heating cold air during winter eliminated the need for mechanical air handling. • Simple Eco-conscious design that is focused on functionality and creating a healthy breathing family environment. • The design elements are oriented to take optimum advantage of natural light and cross ventilation. • Maximum use of natural light to cut down electrical cost. • Interior/exterior courtyards allows for natural ventilation as do the master sliding window and living room sliders. • Conscious effort in using only materials in their most organic form. • Solar thermal radiant floor heating through-out the house • Heated patio and fireplace for outdoor dining maximizes indoor/outdoor living. The entry living room has glass to both sides to further connect the indoors and outdoors. • Floor and ceiling materials connected in an unobtrusive and whimsical manner to increase floor plan flow and space. • Magnetic chalkboard sliders in the play area and paperboard sliders in the kids' rooms transform the house itself into a medium for children's artistic expression. • Material contrasts (stone, steal, wood etc.) makes this modern home warm and family

Amy Bartlam
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (日よけなし、屋上) の写真

Kitchen and living space opening up to the patio ("reverse layout") allows for maximum use of space and enjoyability. Deck is lined with Cedar and glass railings around.

Elegant and minimalist kitchen in classic marble and soft dark tones. The Balmoral House is located within the lower north-shore suburb of Balmoral. The site presents many difficulties being wedged shaped, on the low side of the street, hemmed in by two substantial existing houses and with just half the land area of its neighbours. Where previously the site would have enjoyed the benefits of a sunny rear yard beyond the rear building alignment, this is no longer the case with the yard having been sold-off to the neighbours. Our design process has been about finding amenity where on first appearance there appears to be little. The design stems from the first key observation, that the view to Middle Harbour is better from the lower ground level due to the height of the canopy of a nearby angophora that impedes views from the first floor level. Placing the living areas on the lower ground level allowed us to exploit setback controls to build closer to the rear boundary where oblique views to the key local features of Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are best. This strategy also provided the opportunity to extend these spaces into gardens and terraces to the limits of the site, maximising the sense of space of the 'living domain'. Every part of the site is utilised to create an array of connected interior and exterior spaces The planning then became about ordering these living volumes and garden spaces to maximise access to view and sunlight and to structure these to accommodate an array of social situations for our Client’s young family. At first floor level, the garage and bedrooms are composed in a linear block perpendicular to the street along the south-western to enable glimpses of district views from the street as a gesture to the public realm. Critical to the success of the house is the journey from the street down to the living areas and vice versa. A series of stairways break up the journey while the main glazed central stair is the centrepiece to the house as a light-filled piece of sculpture that hangs above a reflecting pond with pool beyond. The architecture works as a series of stacked interconnected volumes that carefully manoeuvre down the site, wrapping around to establish a secluded light-filled courtyard and terrace area on the north-eastern side. The expression is 'minimalist modern' to avoid visually complicating an already dense set of circumstances. Warm natural materials including off-form concrete, neutral bricks and blackbutt timber imbue the house with a calm quality whilst floor to ceiling glazing and large pivot and stacking doors create light-filled interiors, bringing the garden inside. In the end the design reverses the obvious strategy of an elevated living space with balcony facing the view. Rather, the outcome is a grounded compact family home sculpted around daylight, views to Balmoral and intertwined living and garden spaces that satisfy the social needs of a growing young family. Photo Credit: Katherine Lu

Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
シカゴにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (ファイヤーピット、オーニング・日よけ、屋上) の写真

the deck The deck is an outdoor room with a high awning roof built over. This dramatic roof gives one the feeling of being outside under the sky and yet still sheltered from the rain. The awning roof is freestanding to allow hot summer air to escape and to simplify construction. The architect designed the kitchen as a sculpture. It is also very practical and makes the most out of economical materials.

James Morgan Photography
メルボルンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなウッドデッキ (パーゴラ) の写真

Simon Callaghan Photography
サセックスにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな中庭のテラス (天然石敷き、ファイヤーピット) の写真

Remember the gorgeous Scandinavian-style kitchen transformation we completed for the Ferguson family recently? We promised we would be sharing more, and here it is! In addition to the über cool modern kitchen, the team at Kitchen Craftsmen also worked to create an outdoor space perfect for entertaining, from summer BBQs to winter nights enjoying a wine. Using distinctive Polytec ‘Black Wenge Matt’ for the doors, and the same durable Polytec ‘Graphite Grey Createc’ cabinetry that was used throughout the kitchen, this alfresco kitchen is perfect for even the messiest BBQ king. There’s even a built in wine fridge! Love the look of this alfresco kitchen? Learn more about upgrading your alfresco, no matter your budget or style: https://www.kitchencraftsmen.com.au/kitchen/alfresco-range/

リッチモンドにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (屋外遊具、ウッドフェンス) の写真

Ample cabinet space and refrigeration, a Kalamazoo K750HB Hybrid Fire Grill and Artisan Fire Pizza Oven give the homeowners a fully independent outdoor kitchen to cook and entertain with friends and family.

パースにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなベランダ・バルコニー (張り出し屋根、ガラスフェンス) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

Peo Bengtsson
ストックホルムにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなベランダ・バルコニーの写真

Barry Fitzgerald
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな縁側・ポーチ (デッキ材舗装、張り出し屋根) の写真

Vue de la terrasse Est Photo Jean Richer
パリにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (張り出し屋根、コンテナガーデン、屋上) の写真

Luis Turrens -arquitecto-
バルセロナにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (コンテナガーデン、パーゴラ、屋上) の写真

Featuring a classic shape, a playful design, a trendy style and a unique look, the Novogratz x Globe Arthur 12" Outdoor Wall Sconce Collection has it all. Each item has a striking matte finish that simply pops anywhere you place it. A highly curved arm is accented by a stark white metal shade that looks just as stunning against a plain brick wall in your Williamsburg Cafe-styled kitchen as it does against the colorful exterior of your home. Rich with color and texture, this wall sconce is the perfect blend of everything the Novogratz stands for. Light your home in style with the Novogratz and Globe Electric.