Outdoor Living Over $100,001

The homeowners wanted an escape from their daily lives, somewhere outdoors to retreat. Before, the space was uncovered, soggy, unused, and undervalued with its fantastic views. 

Living in a relatively neutral but wet climate opened an opportunity to utilize their lackluster outdoor space. 

Designer Fobes Hill Studio hit all the marks in creating a relaxing, covered, multi-functional space perfect for entertaining and year-round use. 

The four main sections of the layout include:

• An outdoor kitchen and dining room

• A heated outdoor living room with a sofa and television 

• An uncovered sun lounge 

• And a hot tub platform for the ultimate relaxation and entertainment experience 

These areas are bridged by a double-sided fireplace to tie everything together.

The challenging parts of this project had to do with drainage issues and narrow site access. 

Due to impervious surface restrictions and a highly water-saturated yard, creating a system under the deck to drain the runoff was skillfully planned and executed with the building department.

Designed to incorporate natural and sustainable materials, 

the project includes composite decking, timber, stucco, and metal finishes. 

The natural materials create a space that’s as comfortable as being inside while allowing you to be outside to enjoy what nature has to offer.