Outdoors
Possible future add??? small 8x12' pool - plunge/splash pool is cool, not in budget, but the decking could be used for raised flooring off the playground material
Expand pergola over cooking area - how to incorporate current with screened in structure
simple water feature into river rock could work behind the circular fire pit - random concrete square
pressed black gravel type surface with black poured stepping squares
soften the look of open area with draped material
current fountain solution?
poured concrete dovetail look, upgraded look for circular fire pit out back
cohesive look
LOVE the look of the poured concrete wall on right with natural planters mounted on top to soften the look. Step stones with gravel, light and airy.
Jim likes the low maintenance of turf - impervious? Can we use in narrow strips between large concrete squares?
I like the natural warm colors used here with the dark grey accents.
like the clean lines and look
fake "green" wall adds visual interest and low maintenance - really appealing.
clean simple look,
in playground area, one side for yoga [visual access to a tv] - perhaps can be mounted to rotate 180 degrees to be seen from both sides? Other side can be putting green?
pressed gravel look with outside fireplace
possible shade solution but may visually conflict with the architecture of the back of the house. Use in playground area?
move swings in cooking area to other side that doesn't get as much use?
Nice to have an outside rinse area with drainage to hose down the dogs, especially in summer. Back of the fire pit? Near water feature?
Another visually interest of green wall - use inside screened in structure as feature wall or along the back side of the playground area to soften
Like the idea of a wall mounted fan outside
remove paver wall, add built in terrace steps with lighting?
I really like the idea of a clean look along the back of the playground area - softened with greenery.
Screened in porch facelift to look like this
swing :) makes me smile
Incorporate hot tub in playground area, build deck around it, utilize cover as ? what??
cool lighting area for outdoor open space
Is this possible, and if so, where does it make sense?
Love this idea for the playground area - we don't have any comfortable seating anywhere in the back yard, just high back metal seats by the grill area.
possible solution for dog run areas
THIS is what I LOVE for the permanent shade structure over the playground area
Accordian type shade - LOVE it.
Redo grill location - move so that it allows Jim the opportunity to be in the middle facing everyone who is sitting out by the bar area.
Drop this whole thing in the playground area - base included. Love it.
River rocks in wire netting to tie in current rock faces in grill and fire pit areas.
Update fire pit area - take out seating wall and replace with something more contemporary - remove the maintenance of black paint [chipping and very hot with the sun]
Riverstones and wood/trex replacement flooring for playground area
Louvered patio cover - idea
Commercial sized umbrella - permanent base - where would this make sense - would we need two?
Walkway with river stones
Jim would love an outdoor sauna - can we put something like this in the playground area around the hot tub?
I like the look of the natural wood wall to replace the pavers in the playground area.
Swing appeal, floor not conducive for yoga mats.
Add boulders to top of retaining wall - keep natural look with plantings and wood elements.
Overhead heaters with soft lighting.
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