
Outdoor Kitchen to Outdoor Oasis
By transforming an isolated outdoor kitchen into the center of a complete backyard experience, this design created a cohesive outdoor living space with room to cook, gather, relax, and enjoy the lake beyond.
Seeing this year-round outdoor “living and dining room” come to life began with solving overgrowth and drainage problems, then adding custom touches.
The homeowners wanted their backyard transformed into a multi-purpose entertaining area to accommodate cozy morning breakfasts for two, as well as outdoor parties for large groups of family and friends.
Our design began with clearing out overgrown trees and plantings to create space for a new, more versatile courtyard that allowed proper drainage to keep the patios dry for more use year-round.
This outdoor “living and dining room” design included large granite countertops, a massive grill, a full-size sink, and custom cabinets—all nestled under an arbor with lights and fans with a large brick fireplace and plenty of seating areas.

By transforming an isolated outdoor kitchen into the center of a complete backyard experience, this design created a cohesive outdoor living space with room to cook, gather, relax, and enjoy the lake beyond.

Simple in concept, yet dramatic in experience, this backyard transformation created a true outdoor paradise with an inviting pool, layered entertaining spaces, and a beautiful new connection from the home to the lake beyond.

Starting with a basic, unadorned back yard, we created a dramatic aesthetic that matched the homeowners’ tastes to design a unique outdoor paradise.

When the homeowners were ready to get professional consultation on how to convert their steeply-sloped yard into an enjoyable and functional outdoor escape, we had the solution.

This backyard makeover converted a cluttered backyard with outdated landscaping and a closed porch into a contemporary outdoor escape for the owners to enjoy season after season.

Simple in scale, yet huge in comfort and enjoyment, this design transformed a plain backyard into an inviting and beautiful place to relax with friends and family.