Take Cover

First a personal note.....
If you have posted any comments on my recent postings in the last week or two they never got to me....I had a glitch that has been repaired so they are now in blogger heaven I suppose.  If you would like to comment on any of these, please click on these links....
Very cool and innovative lightswitches...Make the Switch
An intimate view of the Biltmore Estate rooftop....Up On The Roof
New film covers for privacy....Film Star

And I want to thank you all for your comments, I always love reading them. :)  And now onto today's posting.....


I am not a contractor nor a landscaper for that matter and most of my projects stay inside because I am after all an Interior Designer.  But I got a call from a client, referral from another client, who wanted me to look over their plans for their back patio and give them some ideas.....Here is what I got....

I immediately thought they were making a big mistake with the architecture of the house to add what looked like a lean to, to their really nice home.  So I carefully told them and they liked what I had to say, whew! :)

At the first meeting I took this "before" picture...

I am sure at one time it was really nice back here, but the elements had destroyed the deck and them wanting something more substantial than an umbrella to get away from sun wasn't going to do it.  They already had a gorgeous backyard and now they wanted to enjoy it.  Can you blame them?

Here is what we came up with...I think it turned out absolutely beautiful and a definitely a nice place to hang out whether it is sunny or rainy don't you think?