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Pergola creates a private getaway
A petite pergola with a swing for two creates the perfect “night out.” Landscaping, hardscapes and pergola: Townescapes; Swing: Nags Head Hammocks

As more and more of us take the entertaining outside, we are getting creative with our living spaces such as pergolas, patios, porches and pavilions. Whether you want a clever way to hang a swing, a bit of shade, or an attached living space that houses an outdoor kitchen and lounging area, you’re sure to see something you’ll love among our favorite picks!

Landscape creates a hard-to-beat view

A remote-controlled, louvered roof system on this outdoor living space allows homeowners Todd Hale and Connie Shaw, (shown with their dog Luna) to control the amount of sunlight coming in. This feature can also be programmed to work with a home automation system.

Design, construction and louvered roof patio cover: Distinctive Patios

Porch of dreams

There’s nothing else to want in this incredibly spacious outdoor porch space built for a Homearama® home.

Builder: Daniels Homes, A Maestro Company

Outdoor living space offers every convenience

Guests enjoying this outdoor living space, complete with outdoor kitchen, enjoy a shady perch underneath this patio cover to watch activity in the pool or in the Ohio River, seen in the distance.

Contractor: Mike Niehaus Construction
Louvered roof patio and solar screens: Distinctive Patios

This calming patio is the perfect place to rest your feet after a hard day’s work out in the yard. Enjoy the warmth of a fire with your favorite nightcap while breathing in fresh air. More photos of this home are available.

Builder: Wieland Builders

Outdoor patio has space for everything

An expansive open-air patio is a favorite spot for this family to gather on spring, summer, fall, or even winter days.

Builder: Core Resources, Inc. 

Architects: Ken Bowerman and Mary Cassinelli

Screened outdoor porch sanctuary

A tired deck was removed from this Cincinnati home and replaced with this inviting three-season screened-in porch.

Contractor: Robert Lucke Remodeling
Covered Outdoor Patio helps beat the heat

It’s hard to beat this pavilion for an inviting outdoor space to get away from the heat.

Contractor: Neal’s Design Remodel
Landscaping: Werbrich’s Landscaping

Outdoor gazebo creates a hexagon haven

This six-sided stone gazebo comes complete with a gourmet outdoor kitchen, fireplace, television and lounging area.

Contractor: Neal’s Design Remodel
Designer: Bob Voigt, Neal’s Design Remodel
Pavilion embraces privacy without sacrificing technology

Separate from the main house, this outdoor pavilion space feels like a private retreat in the woods.

Contractor: Neal’s Design Remodel
Landscaping: Werbrich’s Landscaping

Classically trained pergola

This elegant pergola uses all of the elements typically found in the classic style.

Design: Architectural Landscape Design, Inc.
Pergola: Bolyard Custom Woodworks

Pergola adds shade to a walkway

A pergola-covered walkway connects the main residence to the newly-constructed carriage house behind this home.

Design: Architectural Landscape Design, Inc.
Landscaping: Jamie Fox Landscaping, Inc.

Pavilion-style pool house creates an entertainment hub

In Northern Kentucky, this Lakeside Park pavilion-style pool house dominates an exciting back yard. It shades a large outdoor dining space, a bar area and an seating area complete with a large screen television and fireplace.

Contractor: Noll Builders
Stamped concrete: Townescapes
Pool: Klimat Master Pools

Pavilion with Eastern influences

A pavilion keeps with the Japanese-inspired theme in this garden.

Pavilion design and installation: Tepe Environmental Services
Patio furniture: Watson’s

Pergola creates a private getaway

A petite pergola, with a swing for two, is all the invitation you need to spend a quite evening under the stars.

Landscaping, hardscapes and pergola: Townescapes
Swing: Nags Head Hammocks

Private pergola

Surrounded by trees, both new and mature, this Cincinnati pergola provides a tranquil setting for family relaxation.

Design: Wenning Landesign Studio

Gazebo goes hand-in-hand with nature

The natural beauty of this gazebo looks right at home in the bucolic setting.

Designer and landscaping: Hap Evans, Allgreen, Inc.
Gazebo: Hemlock, metal roof

Fireplace heats up a covered patio design

A beautiful stone fireplace and comfortable seating serve as the anchors under this impressive covered outdoor patio.

Mixed materials in a pavilion

Metal, wood and stone meet in this expansive pavillion. A fireplace is the focal point for lounging along with an outdoor kitchen with covered seating.

Design: Riepenhoff Landscape, LTD
Outdoor living space big enough for all

This covered area, complete with a fireplace, provides ample room for relaxation after taking a swim in the indoor pool just feet away.

Designer and contractor: Nicholson Builders
Landscaper: Daniel’s Landscaping LLC

Japanese garden with a mystical touch

A Japanese garden with a ceremonial tea house alongside an arched bridge, adds a nearly mystical quality to this peaceful setting.

Design: Edsall & Associates, LLC
Hardscaping and planting: Peabody Landscape Group

Outdoor kitchen sings in the rain

A well-equipped outdoor kitchen sports a stylish cover complete with a metal roof that adds audio ambiance on a rainy day.

Design and construction: Peabody Landscape Group

Unwind at a low-key outdoor bar

This outdoor bar and kitchen area provides the perfect shaded spot to have a snack and take a break from the action in a nearby pool.

Contractor: Renovations Unlimited
Architect: Gary Alexander

Treehouse pays attention to the surrounding landscape

Even though it was designed with children in mind, this treehouse pays respect to Mother Nature too by protecting the natural elements surrounding the structure.

Contractor: Renovations Unlimited
Architect: Gary Alexander

Fireplace helps an outdoor living space stand out

A wood-burning fireplace with its soaring stone chimney provides a visual anchor for this spacious outdoor entertaining area.

Contractor: Phillips Custom Builds
Landscaper: Five Star Landscape Group

Grill storage creates a focal point

A seemingly simple structure turns a home for outdoor grilling equipment and storage space into a charming focal point for this Columbus residence.

Design: Behal Sampson Dietz

Fireplace heightens the drama in this outdoor dining area

Rough-sawn cedar beams arch dramatically over this terrace, which includes a striking limestone fireplace, to create an enchanting outdoor dining area.

Design: Landfare Ltd.

Back yard design flaunts dramatic features

An open-air family room with a fireplace as its focal point adds the final dramatic touch to this back yard, which includes a pool, waterfalls, fountains and a fire bowl.

Design: Wood Landscape Services, Ltd.
Roof structure: Owens Construction

Pergolas come together to create one space

In Dayton, a pair of pergolas resting atop massive stone pillars flanks the seating area and fireplace, establishing a true outdoor room.

Contactor: Paver Planet
Torches: Tempest Torch

Pergola gets custom accessories

Custom-made concrete columns hold up the Western Red Cedar timbers of the pergola in this outdoor space.

Contractor, hardscapes and plant installation: Centerville Landscape and Irrigation
Pergola: Custom Outdoor Structures
Fireplace: Snyder’s

Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with this pergola

An expansive pergola offers respite from the hot sun in the summer and warmth on a cool evening thanks to the stone fireplace.

Contractor: Paver Planet
Landscape Designer: Dwight Goodin, Paver Planet

Accessories add formality to an outdoor living space

This pergola and accompanying stone landscaping wall helps to establish a formal outdoor space in this Dayton back yard.

Contractor: The Site Group
Pergola: Rough sawn cedar with poly post sleeves

Pavilion blends in well with nature

The rustic cedar pavilion looks right at home tucked into the woods.

Contractor: The Site Group
Landscape designer: Ben Bayer, The Site Group
Settle in with this cozy porch

This cozy covered porch includes an inviting wood burning fireplace and private views of the wooded back yard.

Builder: Jenny Diorio, R.L Diorio Custom Homes Inc.
Fireplace: Dayton Fireplace Systems
Stone: Snyder Brick & Block

Roses add a colorful twist to a pergola

Fragrant and colorful roses pack a colorful punch around this quaint pergola.

Contractor and landscaper: Whispering Creek LLC
Plant and flower suppliers: Jackson & Perkins; Edmunds’ Roses

Pergola offers the ultimate spot for relaxation

A pair of inviting hammocks offers a quiet respite under this white pergola accented with flowing outdoor window treatments.

Landscape designer: Justin Beall
Landscaper: Beall’s Nursery and Landscaping

Covered patio helps guests keep cool

It’s hard to beat this pavilion for an inviting spot to get away from the heat.

Contractor: Neal’s Design Remodel
Landscaper: Werbrich’s Landscaping

Pavilion mimics a wooded retreat

Separate from the main house, this pavilion feels like a private retreat in the woods.

Contractor: Neal’s Design Remodel
Paver patio serves as a natural gathering point

This over sized pergola was built to complement the adjoining pool house and serves as the designated outdoor dining and grilling area.

Architect: Brian Weaver, ALT Architecture
Plant installation and hardscapes: J.R. Harlow, Harlow Landscape

Gazebo serves as a relaxing getaway

The gazebo, which is adorned with elegant window treatments and comfortable furniture, overlooks the pool and surrounding landscape.

Pool, gazebo and landscaping: Rick Rafail Construction Inc.
Stamped concrete: D&E Concrete

Outdoor bar takes advantage of the shade

The custom-built lean-to houses an outdoor bar and features a copper roof and decorative concrete carved to look like stone.

Patio and hardscapes: Custom Outdoor Structures

Pavilion offers the best of everything-including the view

This creative pavilion is built 20-feet off the ground, featuring a Trex composite floor, Azek roof, and railings made of steel cables to allow the unobstructed views of the surrounding woods.

Landscaper: Ohio Valley Group
Furnishings: Patio Deck & Hearth Shop

Fireplace warms up an outdoor structure

This covered pavilion was built off the back of the existing house and includes a full kitchen, outdoor fireplace and plenty of seating options.

Landscape architect and developer: Siebenthaler’s
Contractor: Greater Dayton Construction Group

 

Article by Karen Bradner



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