Problems and Solutions

The Problem: (My Friend's House) What can be done with the exposed propane tank/wood storage and potting area off the garage. It has to stay, but it is an eyesore, and this is a place that hosts alot of outdoor parties and weddings. The garage remains as part of the house before the remodel and needs updating. Solution: Disguise it with a pergola, with lattice panels to allow airflow, a big winery style door to allow access, nice big beefy beams, with a butterfly garden in front. Pick up the eyebrow details from the rest of the house. Color sketch.
Side view (Lakeside) Other side view. Pergola rises above the existing shed roof, disguises it and works with it. (This project was completed, they chose not to paint the pergola and lattice white, but kept it rustic.)
The inspiration.

(I'll add names. locations and details at some point in the future. For now I am just keeping things generic.) click images to enlarge

Finished pics:

More to come.

The promenade

As it ended up, with poured concrete pillars and a stamped concrete patio/dance floor, it was a spectacular success in my book. Fun to see the sketches turn into something real. (And, yes, I will post pictures!)

Draft overview

Shows two additional patio areas, color scheme creamy yellow stone and tinted concrete or stucco to go with the house and the Italian feel, not red brick. More details when these projects rise to the 'get it done' level. There's a bocce ball court near the area of that lower patio, so that may dictate some changes. There's still a need for a nice barbeque area, just may have to be in a different spot.