Cozy Outdoor Spaces for Chilly Autumn Days
The few days of cozy sweater weather we Houstonians receive should be treated as local holidays. For us to spend time outside with friends and family or take some much-deserved alone time with a delightful book and a glass of wine.
We’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite cozy outdoor rooms designed with our Houstonian ‘holidays’ and relaxation in mind.
Inspired by classic natural stone fireplaces, this bungalow’s garden was designed to be a welcome respite for outdoor entertaining.
Centered on the distinctively shaped pool; the hand-laid masonry fireplace anchors the outdoor room and adds an intimate atmosphere to this English garden.
When they are not in the swimming in the pool or sunning beside it, the owners relax by this stunning piece of artistry, with a bottle of French wine and good friends. Can you imagine anything better?
For all the Francophiles out there, this sophisticated alfresco living room is for you. Profiter du temps dehors.
From the formal plantings to the colored concrete seating area surrounded by Black-star gravel, this backyard haven politely exclaims French formality.
The clean lines, gorgeous natural stone, and classic lantern sconces of this French-inspired fireplace add a sense of warmth and ease to this formal and often used outdoor space.
Eye-catching curated furnishings, lush gardens, and a contemporary masonry fireplace… yes, please!
One of our favorite recent projects, this contemporary French fusion project has us drooling. Imagine stepping out to your airy veranda on a chilly night, where a toasty fire awaits you; just an enjoyable conversation and a relaxing view of your newly landscaped gardens.
What a fantastic way to escape during these hectic holiday planning days!
To introduce more of a contemporary feel, this discerning couple opted for a linear firepit in lieu of a formal fireplace.
Centered on the Cedar and Ipe wood pavilion, this cascading double firepit has a gorgeous full-color Pennsylvania flagstone surround to compliment the pool coping.
Just a bit of contemporary flair to balance the formality of the English gardens.
Is anyone interested in an impromptu New England escape? We’ll set the stage with a grouping of classic Adirondack chairs, set around a circular firepit; picture-perfect for roasting marshmallows and sipping cocoa.
This natural stone veneer and pearl-gray flagstone topped firepit was designed with entertaining in mind. Your own personal New England style retreat, without the flight delays.
A recent construction project; this rooftop garden was designed to separate homeowners from the day to day of city life, and transport them to a Texas oasis.
Surrounded by lush native plantings, three bubbling fountains, and entertaining amenities galore, this rooftop rendezvous truly is a retreat. Sitting amongst the contemporary design and crackling fire, listening to the flowy native plants billow in the wind, and looking out over the Houston skyline is the perfect way to end the week.
We hope you enjoy our short-lived autumn days; be sure to stop and bask in the extraordinary foliage change and bearable temperatures before its time to hibernate.