Escape To Your Backyard Retreat
What makes any home truly special is its connection to the outdoors. Anyone with a broad
porch, handsome pergola, or spacious deck knows the open-air living area it provides becomes
THE favorite spot to gather with family and friends. Not only ideal for al fresco entertaining,
these outdoor spaces are designed to work for day-to-day activities in Texas’ hot, sunny climate,
maximizing the utility of any backyard.
The key is to create a space that respects both the character of a house and the property on which it resides. Pergolas made from red cedar, a native Texas tree and a hallmark of historic Gulf Coast exteriors, imbue warmth and rustic charm, while those made from crisp white treated pine merge seamlessly with refined, classic houses. Working in concert, aesthetically versatile decking materials like Trex composite can help perfect a balanced palette of warm reds and oranges or cool grays and whites. Decks constructed with Ipe, a Brazilian hardwood, yield a unique richness and cohesion to homes with hardwood flooring, harmoniously connecting the outdoor and indoor spaces.
We love to hear about parties and dinners our clients throw. They sit on the front porch for
drinks, then they gather on the patio for dinner and long conversations. It’s rewarding to see
them really use every inch of their outdoor living space. In the end, our approach–combining
form and function–results in a yard that feels both effortless and timeless. Our goal is always to
build a new construction or remodel that feels like it could have been there for 30 years or would
still look great 30 years from now. We relish the opportunity to team with the client to coordinate
every detail of the project, whether it be the brick pattern on the covered porch of a Houston
Heights bungalow, to the tile mosaic on a bespoke pool in a West University backyard oasis.
We’ll craft a thoughtful outdoor design and execute a construction plan that allows you to fully
embrace every corner of your yard and enhance the way you live.