More room outside.
More of the view.

The addition · Before and after

A new patio above a useful room

Stacking the two functions made better use of the available footprint. The lower room adds enclosed storage, while its roof becomes outdoor space for cooking and dining with an open view toward the preserve.

The new work extends the home’s existing form. Stucco walls, stepped parapet details, and projecting roof members connect the addition to the original architecture. The design also considers how the roof appears from the nearby hiking trails.

Outdoor kitchen and dining

Cooking with the mountain in view

Custom metal cabinets accommodate a gas barbecue, sink, and outdoor storage. The sink includes a folding faucet so the basin can be covered when it is not in use. Task lighting beside the grill supports food preparation.

The patio’s modest 12-foot depth leaves room for the outdoor kitchen and a standard dining table. A stepped privacy wall complements the home’s adobe-inspired details while preserving the outlook. A post provides a mounting point for a shade sail, and exterior outlets allow additional lighting options.

The lounge · Before and after

A covered patio that feels like a room

The original open roof structure became a solid wood patio roof with substantial beams and posts. Corbels at the beam ends and projecting joists give the structure an architectural finish that belongs with the house.

Misting fans circulate air and mist through the sitting area. Outlets beneath the roof support strings of bistro lights, while outdoor curtains soften the edges of the lounge.

The low-pitch roof uses rolled roofing selected to blend with the existing tile roof’s color. Together, shade, airflow, lighting, and curtains give the outdoor sitting area a more comfortable setting for entertaining.

Planning the addition

The footprint had to work with the site

Lot coverage and the addition’s depth toward the preserve were important planning constraints. The project required a zoning variance and coordination with the neighborhood association before construction could move ahead.

Keeping the new patio to a modest depth helped balance the desired outdoor functions with those limits. Existing flat roof areas remained roof surfaces because their size and position did not make useful patios with the same view.

The design also included a conditioned storage room on the lower level. A mini-split system serves that enclosed space, adding practical interior capacity beneath the outdoor entertaining area.

Construction and integration

Building within a confined rear yard

Limited room for materials and debris shaped the production plan. Demolition removal and deliveries had to follow the sequence of work, with careful coordination as the addition tied into the occupied home.

Framing established the new room and patio above it. Roof connections, electrical wiring, and the exterior finish work then brought the addition together with the existing structure. The homeowner continued to use the home during construction, so protection at the interior connections remained part of the daily work.

A coordinated exterior

The front of the home received attention, too

Rather than painting only the addition, the scope expanded to repaint the whole house. The revised palette works with the existing flagstone, while a rich wood-tone color emphasizes window bands and faux lintels.

A small adobe-style cross detail at the square windows adds another point of interest requested by the homeowner. These changes give the front elevation clearer definition and carry the exterior update beyond the new space at the rear.