The homeowner wanted to build an outdoor living room that blended with the neighborhood’s strict guidelines per Historic District requirements in the Historic Heights area of Houston.  It had to be designed and built to look original to the home.

This 1929 bungalow only had a wooden deck in the backyard of a small lot.  Some creative use of space and unique finishes added over 400 square feet of modern living space to the home.  The project includes a patio cover that ties into the existing roof, a composite deck, a fireplace and an outdoor kitchen.

Backing up to a lovely green space and Buffalo Bayou, this home only had a paver patio that was in disrepair, and no shade to enjoy the beautiful views.  A new gable roof patio cover provides ample shade, while an outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and Travertine tile floor turn this area into a spectacular outdoor living room.

The homeowners desired a freestanding pool house that would be designed to complement the pool and the home. They had a limited amount of space, but still wanted to include a bathroom, kitchen and living area complete with a fireplace. The age of the home made it difficult to match the existing brick, so a smooth stucco finish was chosen to complement the home.

With the existing pool already dominating the backyard, the design challenge was to create space to enjoy a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and dining under a roof structure.

This beautiful project in Telfair backs up to green space and is topped off by a nicely landscaped backyard.