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Upgrading your outdoor space to make it more relaxing and enjoyable can have major rewards. Here are for four ways to design a backyard oasis that you and your whole family can enjoy. Exterior Design, House Exterior, Stock Tank Pool, Pool Installation, Solar Panels For Home, Backyard Makeover, Lawn Decor, Building A Deck, Courtyards

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Stock Tank Pool

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Backyard Makeover

Building A Deck

Upgrading your outdoor space to make it more relaxing and enjoyable can have major rewards. Here are for four ways to design a backyard oasis that you and your whole family can enjoy.

We gave the owners of this California home a visualization for transforming their Mediterranean style home to have a high-end outdoor living space, complete with a new patio and balcony as well as a pool. The stucco is rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee, which is set off by a new stone veneer detail. It’s easy to imagine many days and nights spent enjoying this updated outdoor living area! Home Exterior Makeover, California Homes, Outdoor Living Areas, Batten, Mediterranean Style, Home Renovation

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California Homes

Outdoor Living Areas

Mediterranean Style

Home Renovation

We gave the owners of this California home a visualization for transforming their Mediterranean style home to have a high-end outdoor living space, complete with a new patio and balcony as well as a pool. The stucco is rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee, which is set off by a new stone veneer detail. It’s easy to imagine many days and nights spent enjoying this updated outdoor living area!

A deck can be a great addition to any home, often acting as a gathering place for friends and family. Even if your yard is on the small side, or if your budget is tight, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate a deck into your exterior design plan. These small deck ideas that will help you make the most of your space. Light Paint Colors, Small House Exteriors, Three Season Room, Wood Columns, Elegant Stone, Ranch Homes, Modern Rustic Homes, Backyard Spaces

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Three Season Room

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A deck can be a great addition to any home, often acting as a gathering place for friends and family. Even if your yard is on the small side, or if your budget is tight, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate a deck into your exterior design plan. These small deck ideas that will help you make the most of your space.

Building a patio — or updating your current one — is an excellent way to add more living space to your home. And if the patio is covered, you can enjoy the space more often. Whether you want an outdoor space to entertain friends or an area to enjoy a glass of wine al fresco after a long day of work, a covered patio is a great option. In this post, we highlight some of our favorite covered patio ideas that are sure to inspire. Front Yard Lounge Area, Outdoor Lounge Area, Porch Area, Outdoor Space, Wood Pergola, Modern Pergola, Building A Patio

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Outdoor Lounge Area

Building A Patio

Building a patio — or updating your current one — is an excellent way to add more living space to your home. And if the patio is covered, you can enjoy the space more often. Whether you want an outdoor space to entertain friends or an area to enjoy a glass of wine al fresco after a long day of work, a covered patio is a great option. In this post, we highlight some of our favorite covered patio ideas that are sure to inspire.

Gates can be an excellent source of security and privacy. Plus, they often act as a visual barrier between two spaces. Whether you’re looking to add a functional-yet-attractive design element to your driveway, walkway, or backyard, there are tons of gate ideas to take your space to the next level. Check out some of our favorites here. Wood Lap Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Privacy Fence, Concrete Fence, Brick Columns, Porch Columns, Flagstone Walkway

Wood Lap Siding

Wood Privacy Fence

Flagstone Walkway

Gates can be an excellent source of security and privacy. Plus, they often act as a visual barrier between two spaces. Whether you’re looking to add a functional-yet-attractive design element to your driveway, walkway, or backyard, there are tons of gate ideas to take your space to the next level. Check out some of our favorites here.

We gave this Georgia home a modern-farmhouse-style overhaul, complete with a beautiful, functional concept for outdoor living in their backyard. Cladding in Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl with trim in Black Beauty offers that go-to black-and-white farmhouse aesthetic. New black doors and updated black windows as well as a new black metal roof complete the look. Next, a beautiful outdoor fireplace with an iron surround offers an extended season for lounging on that outdoor sectional. Exterior House Remodel, Modern Farmhouse Backyard, Modern Farmhouse Style, White Farmhouse, Backyard Living, Outdoor Living, Black Metal Roof

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Modern Farmhouse Backyard

Modern Farmhouse Style

White Farmhouse

Backyard Living

Black Metal Roof

We gave this Georgia home a modern-farmhouse-style overhaul, complete with a beautiful, functional concept for outdoor living in their backyard. Cladding in Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl with trim in Black Beauty offers that go-to black-and-white farmhouse aesthetic. New black doors and updated black windows as well as a new black metal roof complete the look. Next, a beautiful outdoor fireplace with an iron surround offers an extended season for lounging on that outdoor sectional.

We partnered with this homeowner in Louisiana to design the front of their home earlier this year, and they came back to us asking to see what we’d do with the back! We carried on the Benjamin Moore color scheme with Seapearl on the brick and Chelsea Gray on the trim, eaves, soffit, and gutters. We suggested a wooden pergola to cover the back patio. The ground cover includes cut stone, pebbles, and stone and pavers. Such a cozy and inviting outdoor living space! House Paint Exterior, Mountain Home Exterior, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Ideas, Wooden Pergola

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We partnered with this homeowner in Louisiana to design the front of their home earlier this year, and they came back to us asking to see what we’d do with the back! We carried on the Benjamin Moore color scheme with Seapearl on the brick and Chelsea Gray on the trim, eaves, soffit, and gutters. We suggested a wooden pergola to cover the back patio. The ground cover includes cut stone, pebbles, and stone and pavers. Such a cozy and inviting outdoor living space!

From expansive, sprawling retaining walls surrounded by in-ground lighting and landscaping to simple layouts that complement your home's exterior, we've gathered tons of unique retaining wall ideas in this roundup. Wood Retaining Wall, Exterior Color Palette, In-ground Lights, Sloped Yard, Modern Lake House

Wood Retaining Wall

Exterior Color Palette

In-ground Lights

Modern Lake House

From expansive, sprawling retaining walls surrounded by in-ground lighting and landscaping to simple layouts that complement your home's exterior, we've gathered tons of unique retaining wall ideas in this roundup.

From over the garage to covering an expansive backyard patio, here are some of our favorite ways to include a modern pergola in your home's outdoor living space. Backyard Pergola, Outdoor Cooking Spaces, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Grill Area, Cottage Aesthetic

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From over the garage to covering an expansive backyard patio, here are some of our favorite ways to include a modern pergola in your home's outdoor living space.

Planters can seriously spruce up your outdoor space and boost your home’s curb appeal. They can make an entryway more inviting, bring a deck area to life, and much more.Outdoor planters come in all shapes, sizes, and materials — from big Corten steel containers to smaller, lightweight varieties. In this article, we share our top tips for choosing the perfect outdoor planters for your home. #brickandbatten #planterpot #planterbox #planterior #containerplants Farmhouse Style House, Outdoor Areas, Large Outdoor Planters, Traditional Style Decor, House Front Door

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Planters can seriously spruce up your outdoor space and boost your home’s curb appeal. They can make an entryway more inviting, bring a deck area to life, and much more.Outdoor planters come in all shapes, sizes, and materials — from big Corten steel containers to smaller, lightweight varieties. In this article, we share our top tips for choosing the perfect outdoor planters for your home. #brickandbatten #planterpot #planterbox #planterior #containerplants

We’re kicking off the start of summer with this backyard oasis we designed in Pennsylvania. This bare backyard functioned as a blank slate for a covered deck, pool, and beautiful hardscaping around it. We love the mixture of stone, wood, and greenery and would be out here all summer long! #brickandbatten #backyarddesign #backyardoasis #backyardideas #backyardpool Interior And Exterior, Dream Backyard, Backyard Oasis, Inspired Living

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We’re kicking off the start of summer with this backyard oasis we designed in Pennsylvania. This bare backyard functioned as a blank slate for a covered deck, pool, and beautiful hardscaping around it. We love the mixture of stone, wood, and greenery and would be out here all summer long! #brickandbatten #backyarddesign #backyardoasis #backyardideas #backyardpool

Pools are multi-purpose: they’re fun, they provide a space to exercise, and they offer relaxation. It’s no wonder so many of our homeowner clients envision including a pool in the design of their backyard. And pools aren’t one-size-fits all. There are plenty of ways to put a unique spin on your own personal outdoor oasis. Here are some of our favorites to get you inspired. #pool #pooldesigns #backyardpool #backyardpooldesigns Outdoor Dining Spaces, Outdoor Oasis, Backyard Layout, Backyard Pool Designs, Kidney Shaped Pool, Rectangular Pool

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Rectangular Pool

Pools are multi-purpose: they’re fun, they provide a space to exercise, and they offer relaxation. It’s no wonder so many of our homeowner clients envision including a pool in the design of their backyard. And pools aren’t one-size-fits all. There are plenty of ways to put a unique spin on your own personal outdoor oasis. Here are some of our favorites to get you inspired. #pool #pooldesigns #backyardpool #backyardpooldesigns

We love how a few simple upgrades massively improved the rear exterior of this stately red brick home. Most noticeably: A new slate black roof. While we’re looking to the roof, you’ll also notice siding on the dormers (rendered in Olympic Mountains) and a chimney cap that finishes things off nicely. Copper gutters and downspouts dress things up. Finally, improved hardscaping design, including a privacy wall for the hot tub, provides more definition for multiple outdoor living areas. Brick Exterior House, Red Brick House, Chimney Cap, Privacy Walls, Red Bricks

Brick Exterior House

Red Brick House

We love how a few simple upgrades massively improved the rear exterior of this stately red brick home. Most noticeably: A new slate black roof. While we’re looking to the roof, you’ll also notice siding on the dormers (rendered in Olympic Mountains) and a chimney cap that finishes things off nicely. Copper gutters and downspouts dress things up. Finally, improved hardscaping design, including a privacy wall for the hot tub, provides more definition for multiple outdoor living areas.

It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking about spending more time outdoors, so we thought it appropriate to share some of our favorite modern lake house exterior designs. Whether you have a place on the lake or simply want to bring lake house vibes to your every day abode, the before and afters on this list are sure to inspire. #brickandbatten #lakehouse #lakehouseliving #lakehousedesign #lakehouses Modern Lake House Exterior, Lake Cottage Exterior, Farmhouse Exterior, House Without Garage, House With Porch

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House With Porch

It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking about spending more time outdoors, so we thought it appropriate to share some of our favorite modern lake house exterior designs. Whether you have a place on the lake or simply want to bring lake house vibes to your every day abode, the before and afters on this list are sure to inspire. #brickandbatten #lakehouse #lakehouseliving #lakehousedesign #lakehouses

This client reached out to us to design the rear exterior of their home after receiving their front exterior design earlier this year. We used Sherwin Williams’ Moderne White on the cladding. Our designers recommended extending the pergola to cover the entire deck. New doors freshen up the indoor-outdoor transition. A lovely sun umbrella provides flexible shade for a patio seating area. Finally, special touches include the fountain and outdoor cooking setup. Patio Seating, Indoor Outdoor

This client reached out to us to design the rear exterior of their home after receiving their front exterior design earlier this year. We used Sherwin Williams’ Moderne White on the cladding. Our designers recommended extending the pergola to cover the entire deck. New doors freshen up the indoor-outdoor transition. A lovely sun umbrella provides flexible shade for a patio seating area. Finally, special touches include the fountain and outdoor cooking setup.

Get fired up for spring with the design of this backyard oasis! This client worked with us on the exterior design of the front of her home and came back to get a visualization of what her backyard could be. Our designers provided gorgeous hardscape ideas but kept the natural vibes with warm wood and green living walls. Which siding color would you go with? Option 1: James Hardie's Evening Blue. Option 2: Benjamin Moore’s Graphite. #backyarddesign #backyardideas #backyardgoals Siding Colors, Exterior House Colors, Backyard Ideas, Curb Appeal

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Get fired up for spring with the design of this backyard oasis! This client worked with us on the exterior design of the front of her home and came back to get a visualization of what her backyard could be. Our designers provided gorgeous hardscape ideas but kept the natural vibes with warm wood and green living walls. Which siding color would you go with? Option 1: James Hardie's Evening Blue. Option 2: Benjamin Moore’s Graphite. #backyarddesign #backyardideas #backyardgoals

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We are frequently asked to ‘modernize’ a home’s exterior, so we called on our friends from @tillylandscape to share their insights on modern landscape design trends that will complement a new exterior design. #landscapedesign #moderndesign #landscaping Online Landscape Design, Modern Landscape Design, Modern Exterior, Water Wise Landscaping, Modern Landscaping, Porch Ideas

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Modern Landscaping

We are frequently asked to ‘modernize’ a home’s exterior, so we called on our friends from @tillylandscape to share their insights on modern landscape design trends that will complement a new exterior design. #landscapedesign #moderndesign #landscaping

Screened-in porches create spaces to hang out and relax while enjoying the breeze and sunshine — yet with protection from some of the elements of the outdoors we want to avoid. (Depending on your climate and the time of year: mosquitoes, biting flies, bees, wasps…) Check out a few of our favorite screened-in porch ideas in this post. #screenedporch #screenedporches #screenporch #screenporchliving Outdoor Seating, The Home Edit, Home Upgrades, Outdoor Ceiling Fans, Screened In Porch

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Outdoor Ceiling Fans

Screened In Porch

Screened-in porches create spaces to hang out and relax while enjoying the breeze and sunshine — yet with protection from some of the elements of the outdoors we want to avoid. (Depending on your climate and the time of year: mosquitoes, biting flies, bees, wasps…) Check out a few of our favorite screened-in porch ideas in this post. #screenedporch #screenedporches #screenporch #screenporchliving

‘Hardscapes’ is the word exterior designers like us use to describe any non-living landscaping elements. This includes things like patios, walls, outdoor fireplaces, and pavers. These spaces often serve as outdoor lounge areas, typically including seating options and tables. Our designers are talented: They can start with a simple backyard and transform it into a stunning oasis. Check out some of our favorite backyard hardscape designs in this post. Lounge Areas, Hardscape Design, Landscape Elements, Modern Ranch, Backyard Patio Designs

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Backyard Patio Designs

‘Hardscapes’ is the word exterior designers like us use to describe any non-living landscaping elements. This includes things like patios, walls, outdoor fireplaces, and pavers. These spaces often serve as outdoor lounge areas, typically including seating options and tables. Our designers are talented: They can start with a simple backyard and transform it into a stunning oasis. Check out some of our favorite backyard hardscape designs in this post.

The owners of this contemporary lake house in Michigan were planning to replace their siding, so they tapped the design team at brick&batten to help them see what their home could be. We recommended a monochrome design in Sherwin Williams’ Iron Ore, a near-black roof and other dark design elements, and wood accents. The rear exterior already made a statement with those stunning windows — our design took it next level, with elevated outdoor living spaces. #lakehouse #moderndesign Michigan Lake House, Contemporary Lake House, Living Spaces, Get Outside, Modern Design, Design Elements

Michigan Lake House

Contemporary Lake House

Design Elements

The owners of this contemporary lake house in Michigan were planning to replace their siding, so they tapped the design team at brick&batten to help them see what their home could be. We recommended a monochrome design in Sherwin Williams’ Iron Ore, a near-black roof and other dark design elements, and wood accents. The rear exterior already made a statement with those stunning windows — our design took it next level, with elevated outdoor living spaces. #lakehouse #moderndesign

We brought modern touches while staying true to the original architecture of this California Spanish coastal home using smart exterior design. New black windows coordinate with a fresh coat of paint on the awning trim and columns as well as the gorgeous arched front door. Reimagined retaining walls and stone and pavers on the walkway and patio update the feeling of this outdoor living space. Home Design Plans, Plan Design, Exterior Home Makeover, Arched Front Door, Before After Home, Finding A House

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Exterior Home Makeover

Arched Front Door

Before After Home

Finding A House

We brought modern touches while staying true to the original architecture of this California Spanish coastal home using smart exterior design. New black windows coordinate with a fresh coat of paint on the awning trim and columns as well as the gorgeous arched front door. Reimagined retaining walls and stone and pavers on the walkway and patio update the feeling of this outdoor living space.

The owners of this home in the California foothills were in the process of painting their home in Sherwin Williams’ Dried Thyme and wanted to see some exterior design layout configurations while they were working on their update. Beautifully designed hardscapes + an extended porch awning allow for #outdoorliving. Plus, a xeriscaped yard brings in lushness appropriate for the climate. #exteriordesign #curbappeal #patio #xeriscape #modernfarmhouse Craftsman Style Home, Ranch Style Home, Gray House Exterior, Big Porch, Grey Houses, House Siding, Barbie Dream House

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Ranch Style Home

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Barbie Dream House

The owners of this home in the California foothills were in the process of painting their home in Sherwin Williams’ Dried Thyme and wanted to see some exterior design layout configurations while they were working on their update. Beautifully designed hardscapes + an extended porch awning allow for #outdoorliving. Plus, a xeriscaped yard brings in lushness appropriate for the climate. #exteriordesign #curbappeal #patio #xeriscape #modernfarmhouse

This client asked us to use low-maintenance materials in rendering a home exterior design from an elevation. We suggested a mixture of James Hardie siding for interest. The siding has been rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Deep Creek with Sherwin Williams' Tricorn Black accents. A metal roof is low-maintenance and long-lasting. Finally, we suggested Marvin multi-slide doors. Meet a beautiful, worry-free #exteriordesign! #curbappeal #exteriorpaint #homedesign Exterior Paint, James Hardie Siding, Black Accents, Metal Roof

James Hardie Siding

This client asked us to use low-maintenance materials in rendering a home exterior design from an elevation. We suggested a mixture of James Hardie siding for interest. The siding has been rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Deep Creek with Sherwin Williams' Tricorn Black accents. A metal roof is low-maintenance and long-lasting. Finally, we suggested Marvin multi-slide doors. Meet a beautiful, worry-free #exteriordesign! #curbappeal #exteriorpaint #homedesign

Having trouble visualizing your home’s exterior from an elevation? We LOVE helping homeowners see what their home will look like, taking a plain, flat, black-and-white image to a design with dimension, color, and style. For this rear exterior elevation, we recommended James Hardie siding + stucco painted in Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl. Gorgeous Rejuvenation lighting, Woodtone paneling accents, screen walls for texture. Plus, the Marvin multi-slide doors make #outdoorliving accessible. Mid Century Modern House Exterior, Stucco Paint, White Image, Benjamin Moore

Mid Century Modern House Exterior

Having trouble visualizing your home’s exterior from an elevation? We LOVE helping homeowners see what their home will look like, taking a plain, flat, black-and-white image to a design with dimension, color, and style. For this rear exterior elevation, we recommended James Hardie siding + stucco painted in Benjamin Moore’s Seapearl. Gorgeous Rejuvenation lighting, Woodtone paneling accents, screen walls for texture. Plus, the Marvin multi-slide doors make #outdoorliving accessible.

Does anything say fall more than fires outside? If you're looking to extend your #outdoorliving into the colder weather months, an outdoor fireplace or #firepit is a major boon. Check out these home #exteriordesign ideas for creating a cozy space for you and your family. Outdoor Gas Fireplace, Build A Fireplace, Outdoor Fireplace Designs, Fireplace Ideas, Sunken Fire Pits, Outdoor Gathering Space, Home Still

Outdoor Gas Fireplace

Build A Fireplace

Outdoor Fireplace Designs

Fireplace Ideas

Sunken Fire Pits

Outdoor Gathering Space

Does anything say fall more than fires outside? If you're looking to extend your #outdoorliving into the colder weather months, an outdoor fireplace or #firepit is a major boon. Check out these home #exteriordesign ideas for creating a cozy space for you and your family.