Category Archives: PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Outdoor Design Spotlight: Jerry’s Patio Cafe & Bar

Located in Marina del Rey, California, Jerry’s Patio Cafe & Bar is a new, contemporary eatery from the team behind Jerry’s Famous Deli. The indoor-outdoor restaurant was recreated as an upscale, comfy spot for salads, sandwiches, steaks, and cocktails with a raw seafood bar and COVID-friendly patio dining. We spoke with Jerry’s design team about the details of the restaurant, what they were looking to achieve with the space, and how they have adapted for safe and pleasant outdoor dining during the pandemic.

Outdoor Design Spotlight: Kingswood Custom Homes

Kingswood Custom Homes is a luxury home builder serving the Charlotte, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina areas. Led by Founder and President Peter Leeke alongside his wife and Interior Designer Louise Leeke, the firm offers premier construction standards in bespoke homebuilding and intricate, large-scale renovations. The architects and designers at Kingswood are committed to the highest quality process and results, and are known for their all-inclusive project management, dedication to the craft, and eco-conscious design practices.

Outdoor Design Spotlight: Clark | Richardson Architects

Partners April Clark and Ed Richardson formed the architecture firm Clark | Richardson Architects with the goal of creating functional, elegant spaces through form, sustainability and detail. Based in Austin, Texas, C|R has completed numerous AIA Merit and NARI award-winning custom residential and commercial projects across Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Alabama, and New Mexico. Read on to get a glimpse into their creative process and individualized approach to design.

Outdoor Design Spotlight: Danny Wang Design Build

Danny Wang Design Build is an award-winning full-service design-build firm located in Orange County, CA. With over a decade of experience with both interior and exterior spaces, the firm specializes in ultra modern outdoor kitchens and vanishing-edge water features, incorporating sustainable plant material and hardscape design. Their spaces are modern and distinctive, with a specialized focus on outdoor living.

Outdoor Design Spotlight: Rebecca Johnston Interior Design

Interior designer Rebecca Johnston has been serving the Los Angeles area since 2007. Her firm, RJohnston Interiors, draws inspiration from classical design elements and integrates them into modern spaces. The Mediterranean Los Angeles patio (photo above) is a prime example of this approach: it’s an eclectic, luxurious space fit for enjoyment in any season. Since her firm is located in Southern California, a big part of Johnston’s business is designing for outdoor living. Read on to get her thoughts on essential accents for outdoor spaces and how infrared patio heaters seem to keep homeowners more comfortable outdoors than traditional models.