“Settling Down”

Project Summary: “Settling Down”

Creative Contracting was hired to design and build an outdoor entertaining area that would provide a place for our Homeowners to relax and unwind. An inspirational picture was provided that included an open-air covered porch, stone fireplace, and a concrete patio/ grilling area. After several design reviews, a plan was created that encompassed all the requested amenities.

Timeline: Design 2021 Completed 2022
Location: Maineville, OH
Remodeled Space: Outdoor Living

Before Images

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covered porch with fireplace stone
covered porch with fireplace stone

The Challenge

The challenges overcome during this build started with the grade and elevation of the rear yard. Our next challenge was the design goal to create privacy without blocking the amazing sunset views. Other project challenges included: elevated concrete slabs in a yard with steep grade, code compliance for wood/gas fireplaces, weather, material availability, and the seamless transition from traditional material selections to a more rustic design. In the end, each of these challenges were overcome and our clients could not be happier with the results.

covered porch with fireplace stone
floor stamped concrete
covered porch with fireplace stone

Special Selections / Materials / Techniques:

Material selections for this project included: Eastern Weathered Fieldstone with matching ½ Columns and Rockcast caps, 42” Majestic Castlewood Fireplace, Herringbone Refractory, Custom Concrete Mantel, Allen Block retaining walls, Decorative Concrete, 1×6 Tongue & Groove Pine Ceiling with matching Pine Beams, Lotus LED recess lighting, and painted Redwood/Cedar trim.

Project Drawings

porch drawing 1 porch drawing 2 porch drawing 4

Project Gallery

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