Fantastic Curves

Fantastic Curves Perfect for entertaining large parties, an integrated bench curves around the whole lower part of the deck. Planter boxes are incorporated bringing a little color. A band of composite decking in another shade visually separates the stacked stone fire pit area.



Graphic Appeal The ease of this Asian-inspired design helps crate a tranquil setting on the deck. The fire pit is surrounded by comfortable seating and a privacy wall.



Discrete Nook Produce a romantic look with two-toned outdoor furniture. Here, black and brown seating combine for a pleasing contrast. Medallion throw pillows add the seating area and Mediterranean flair.



Flaming Focal Point Visible from the rear of the house, this fire pit demonstrates an alluring beacon in the distance.



Hawaiian Hillside Patio With Million Dollar View Watch the sun set over the Pacific from this Maui, Hawaii house, where a sunken fire pit and patterned pillows create a cozy atmosphere. The contemporary design and clean lines additionally generate a simple and understated elegance without detracting from the breathtaking view.



Lighted Stone Fire Pit Add lights to an outside fire pit, such as this rugged rock one, to illuminate the structure on nights if its too warm for a fire.



Modern Patio With Stone Firepit and Tiled Water Feature This massive paver patio is home to a customized rock fire pit and a long tiled water feature. Black wicker seats with white patio pillows encourage guests to conversational seating classes while orange cushioned lounge chairs add color to the room and provide separate areas for relaxation.



Outdoor Lounge With Contemporary Marble Fire Pit This comfy outdoor lounge permits you to enjoy all of the conveniences you would find inside. A rustic ceiling fan cools the patio during the summer, while the contemporary fireplace warms chilly nights.



Water and Fire This stunning fire bowl blends with water that drains into the spacious swimming pool beneath.



Great Outdoor Style This outdoor stone patio is enlivened with rattan couches adorned with bright yellow cushions.



Conversation Pit Flanked by many Adirondack chairs, this fire pit is the perfect place to gather and socialize.



Luxurious Airline Cabins Fire Pit and Infinity Pool A Gabion bowl has been used for a fire pit characteristic within this luxurious backyard, as seen on The Outdoor Room by Jamie Durie. The fire pit deck is sunk beneath the elevation of the adjacent infinity pool so the benches are level to the pool.



Luxury Poolside Patio Crisp white cabanas and outdoor seating encircle the enormous poolside fire pit.



Luxury Outdoor Sitting Area With Modern Fire Pit The lines of the modern outdoor fireplace mimic the traces of this contemporary home to create a cohesive design. Crisp-white cushioned seats with darker striped pillows make this a wonderful place to chill out and unwind .



Intimate Patio With Fire Pit This covered country patio includes cushioned outdoor furniture, a fire pit, dining room and an outside kitchen for effortlessly hosting and entertaining guests.



Modern Fire Pit Glows in Backyard A heating glow emanates from the modern fire pit beneath a collection of terraced terrace spaces flanking this modern Aspen residence. The unique entrance of the pool and sunning terrace, dining deck and fire pit, make a splendid feeling for entertaining at any season.



Living Room Opens to Modern Terrace This contemporary terrace is defined by a large sectional situated by a mod fire pit to supply a cozy place for relaxation.



Fire Pits Illuminate Asian-Style Pool This Asian-inspired pool joins fire and water characteristics to create a magical setting as day converges. Potted plants, Palm trees and flagstone complete the oasis.



Modern Pool With Waterfall and Fire Pits Two fire pits sit on each side of a very simple waterfall to get a mesmerizing mixture of natural elements.



Chic Fire Pit A fire pit could provide a focal point in addition to add value to a house. That's especially true when the fire pit is as hot as this one and combines so well with this modern home.



Liven up the world With a Fire Pitt Nothing draws people in addition to a fire and an outside fire pit is a great way to get people outside and interacting.



Seamless Patio Fire Pit Bench Design A fire pit does not have to sit down on the floor. This concrete fire pit has been incorporated into the built-in bench seating of the deck to get a smooth look. Rich wood decking supplies a warm contrast to the concrete seat and fire pit.

A House in the Clouds

A House in the Clouds New york is a nesting doll, composed of cities in cities, all always in the action of being built, with more popping up all of the time. Among the newest places to investigate is Long Island City. Not to be mistaken with Long Island itself, the Long Island City sits on the western border of Queens, right at the point at which the Queensboro Bridge ends its trip from Manhattan. There, at a luxurious twenty-third floor apartment with commanding views of both Brooklyn and Manhattan, interior designer Tanika Goudeau Hochhauser, the creative principle of the design company Depsyn makes her home with her husband, Brian, employing all of her design abilities to make certain that the view inside her space is every bit as magnificent as the one outside her window.



Laid-Back Luxe From the narrow entryway the distance opens wide into the living room, a space made even larger by the huge windows that look out to Manhattan. This space epitomizes Tanika's "laid-back luxe stye" mixing mid-century contemporary furnishings with contemporary accessories for a casual yet classy look. The neutral color palette in this area adds to the relaxed feel while making use of the light that the space receives. At precisely the exact same time, light however purposeful moments of pattern have been added to the space through the rug and woven artwork attribute on the wall.



Warm Moments Mirroring the black of the shelves is this painted characteristic wall. The wall is topped with a white, Cameroonian Juju coat on merry screen. Combined, they provide the ideal background to the slick, modern fireplace which keeps the couple warm through the colder months of this year. Even a New York luxury, the bio-fuel burning fireplace was installed by Tanika and Brian to finish the look of the space.



Architectural Elements Storage is crucial in each home as is a fantastic dose of creativity. This built-in bookshelf was a DIY project by the few to make an architectural feature in the home. The final product was painted black to bring a little elegance and contrast to the shelves which hold a fun assortment of small accessories and bits picked up on travels in Paris, the Netherlands and Japan.



Cool Contrast The dark gray of the sofa and the wall art above offers a comparison to the walls while remaining neutral. The sofa itself is brightened by the wool throw blanket that adds texture in addition to colour. Meanwhile, the general area is heated by the inclusion of creative wood components in the lamp rack as well as from the side tables and accessories.



A Floor-to-Ceiling View Easily one of the features of the home, the windows offer bird's eye views of the river running past their window. Here, Tanika added that the perfect seating to consider the opinion: the iconic Eames lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames which remains the pinnacle of mid-century design.



House of Mirrors You can never have too many mirrors if you are on your way out the door, so Tanika made sure that there were lots on hand within her entryway using two French-style pieces. She continues to make good use of the space with an easy white console topped by a flower under black and glass candles. Completing the space is an African mask which promises the blessing of fertility to the home.



Designer Instinct As a designer, Tanika understands the worth of a good entryway, both as a functional part of daily living and as a design characteristic, setting the tone for everything to come. She makes excellent use of her space on both fronts using a dark-stained wooden seat adorned with vibrant cushions in brilliant geometric patterns. Complemented by the modern, artistic mirror hanging above, the seat is the perfect place to sit while putting on shoes to pause for a moment after a long day, with an underside that doubles as storage for shoes.



Accessorizing With Mementos In the hallway leading to the bedroom, even more artwork awaits. Much like the map of Paris from the kitchen, big metallic lanterns are mementos from the couple's wedding. Tanika maintained the Moroccan bits for use in the house, pairing them with a 200-year old, hand-painted Chinese chest. The oversized Scrabble pieces set above, also started as part of the wedding decoration, spelling from the couple's initials. The combination of modern metallics with classic global wares is a hallmark of Tanika's design and one of those secrets to her beautiful home.



Statement Wall This comfy bedroom includes layers of textures and layout all set against a striking black feature wall. The rustic, wooden bed frame stands out against the colorful and varied patterns of this throw pillow. To the right of this bed, a large ampersand, a symbol of connection that was featured in Tanika and Brian's wedding sits by the window. Its weathered metal is the great replica of the weathered wood of the headboard - after a room divider that Tanika repurposed to your room.



Family Portrait Opposite the bed, a large art screen hangs on the dresser. The paintings--a series created by Tanika's talented younger sibling--depicts most of the members of their family including the couple's puppy.



Decorating With Whimsy To the left of the bed, a little astronaut figurine holds another wedding memory, pressed flowers from the table. Adding artwork and accessories from significant events and places is the ideal way to make an area that is full of significance and connection. And adding moments such as an astronaut on the bedside table helps create a relaxed and fun setting that feels like home.



Cool Collections By the door, a final collection of artworks reiterates Tanika's certainty that art "ought to be things you love and people you love." A set of sketches of the happy couple sit beside woven artwork and also a ceramic doggie sculpture to the puppy.



Global Elements Within the kitchen, this window offers another magnificent vantage of this view below. On the sill, a combo of beautiful and practical pieces bring together the different ways this space is utilized. Meanwhile bright green bar stools produce a pop of color that divides the neutral-heavy space while providing seating to what is typically a standing-room-only space.



Color Pop In this house, art is a statement of sentiment as much as an aesthetic statement. This map of Paris is a constant reminder of a honeymoon spent in the City of Lights. Reflected in the map is the presence of another piece of artwork--that one a gift from from one of Brian's old buddies that gives an edgy, contemporary look at the couple's kitchen.



Art With Meaning A creative parting gift from Tanika and Brian since the couple shows us what they love about their life together and also where they share that, far above everything.

Brick from the Backyard

Brick from the Backyard This brick and wood arbor design is timeless and would create an idyllic addition to the grounds of standard houses. Recreate this handsome hardscape by incorporating Irish moss, potato vines and also a diverse selection of low perennials on your landscape design.



Modern Metal Arbor Use this stunning, contemporary metal arbor as inspiration when designing your picture-perfect terrace. Mixing strong geometric form of the arbor with lush, layered foliage creates a romantic, eye-catching space for entertaining.



Contemporary Patio and Pergola This contemporary white home and pergola prove that sometimes less is more. Skip the paint and opt for new, natural wood to pretty-up your patio area.



Partial to Partial-Coverage A contemporary arbor is the crowning jewel of the slick deck. Use this posh design as encouragement to construct a partial-arbor to your patio.



Pool Views Location is all about, right? We believe these homeowners had the ideal idea by getting their custom-built, natural wood arbor assembled with pretty, pool views in mind. Not only does this generate space for pool parties, but it provides refuge from the sun in-between laps.



Anchor with an Arbor It's easy to feel ashamed when landscaping an oversize, open backyard. Where do you even start? Begin with the hardscaping. Take a note from this richly-stained, wooden arbor. Assembling an arbor or arch will produce intimacy, anchor and interest your space.



Pick Out of the Ordinary Go against the grain and create your own, unique spin on an arbor design. Our muse? This chic dining area. It features custom furniture and a concrete fire pit beneath a brand new, ipe-wood arbor. #Goals.



Luxe Custom Arbor Living Space This contemporary seating area only screams "luxury". So, what's the wow-factor? The curtains, of course. This arbor design combines dramatic drapes, a huge fireplace and luxurious patio furniture to make the ultimate outdoor living space.



A Cottage Garden Welcome A rose trellis on the arched front terrace ushers visitors onto the lush and colorful garden pathway leading to an adorable country cottage.



Pretty Personal Pathway Hardscaping and landscaping blend seamlessly in this illuminated, Mediterranean-inspired backyard. Soft walkways lead to a brick terrace beneath the Old-World-style pergola. A conventional tiered water fountains is an elegant focal point.



Your Corner of the World This romantic master suite is made complete with stone walkway and a private, arched timber trellis. A stone seat serves as a comfy seat for 2 and climbing vines make softness to the space.



Elegant Timber Trellis Why reserve hardscape projects for the garden? The front gardens and warm stone architecture of the Mediterranean house are extenuated with a dashing wood arbor focal piece.



Front Garden Focal Piece Use arbors and pergolas to Boost your gardening match -- literally. Dreamy, purple wisteria dangles over this outdoor dining area to create a classy spot to enjoy dinner and drinks.



Wrapped in Wisteria This elegant, shadowed deck checks off all the boxes for a stunning, stunning design. Take your style chops outside and produce an enviable spot to entertain and unwind at the end of a very long moment.



Check Mate Who wants to jump on a plane whenever you have a luxurious, tropical oasis steps from your back door, right? The comparison between the lush, green foliage and the slick lines of the arbor design create a poolside atmosphere reminiscent of exclusive Caribbean retreats.



Tropical Patio With Pergola A vine-lined, wooden pergola brick paths and railing function to make an Old World-inspired outdoor space. Produce a space and integrate plants that are petite .



Old World Charm Simple and chic proves there is no requirement to overthink things to yield results. We're especially drawn to the laid-back appeal of the arbor and fire pit combo for smaller houses or tiny yards.



Minimalist Approach Anybody , opulent outdoor dining? Inspiration comes easy from this Mediterranean hardscape. The magnificent spaces includes a grand pergola, an integrated rock table plus a climbing, vine-lined perspective of Malibu via an elegant backyard arch.



Outdoor Dining Room Courtyard This elegant, arched entryway feels inviting and creates anticipation for guests as they approach the front door. We are in awe of the way that character is integrated into the design of the home. The climbing blossoms are encouraged to grow atop the posh pergola structure through metal beams and string framework.