Outdoor Oasis: Gazebo Offers Every Amenity Needed to Entertain
This Balinese-inspired home is all about indoor-outdoor living, with retractable doors throughout. The outdoor fun extends to the backyard, which houses a swimming pool, covered lounge and gazebo. The gazebo makes entertaining a breeze thanks to a full outdoor kitchen, living room, fireplace, TV and dining area.
Backyard Allows for Easy Entertaining
With two covered lounge areas, a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, this backyard easily rivals the main house as a center for entertaining. Four chairs in the water invite the owners and their friends to hang out for a while.
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Gazebo Framed By Palm Trees
Two palm trees frame the pool perfectly, and so draw attention to the gazebo at the edge of the water. Whether they want to relax after an afternoon swim or simply enjoy a meal beneath the stars, the owners and their guests can do so out here.
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Seamless Transition to Lounge and Pool Area
Inspired by Balinese style, this home uses bifolding doors to create a seamless transition to the outdoors. Meanwhile, stone pillars and a Peruvian-travertine floor define this covered lounge ahead of the pool.
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Covered Sitting Area With TV & Fireplace
To ensure that her clients felt as comfortable as possible, designer Bea Pila outfitted the gazebo with all the amenities of an indoor space, including two ceiling fans, a television, a fireplace, cushioned furniture and a weather-proof area rug.
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Curtains Reveal Outdoor Dining Area
A full-sized kitchen and designated dining room allow for entertaining while immersed in nature. Flowing white curtains enhance the sense of a private paradise.
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Columns, Curtains Mark Entrance to Gazebo
Twin columns and curtains mark the entrance to this gorgeous gazebo. Inside, guests will find a comfortable sitting area, modern fireplace, formal dining room and fully-equipped outdoor kitchen.
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High-Top Table for Cocktail Hour
A high-top table is great for hosting an impromptu brunch or cocktail hour in the evening. With six cushioned stools and armchairs just a few steps away, there are plenty of seats for everyone.
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Outdoor Kitchen With Stainless Appliances
A stainless steel grill and range provide a sleek contrast to the gazebo's natural surroundings. With these in the backyard, hosting a party is easier than ever.
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Sleek Black + Silver Outdoor Kitchen
To make the outdoor kitchen as cohesive as possible, designer Bea Pilla matched the stainless steel grill with black and silver cabinetry. The extra counter space and sink will make meal prep a breeze.
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Outdoor Kitchen With Subtle Bali Style
Though the kitchen includes high-tech appliances, it also features a touch of Balinese style. If you look closely, you can see elephant sculptures along the side of the grill.
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Sitting Area With Tropical Touches
With beams made from Cumaro teak above and animal-print pillows below, this outdoor space feels warm and tropical. At night, lights on the stone columns cast a dramatic glow across the ceiling.
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Master Bath Includes Outdoor Shower
Attention to the outdoors continues in the master bathroom, where the shower opens onto a private balcony. Glass doors allow the owners to soak up the views and natural light from anywhere in the room.
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Outdoor Shower Becomes Secret Garden
A closer look at the balcony reveals smooth pebble floors and an outdoor shower. Where a stone wall provides plenty of privacy, fresh flowers and palm trees make the space feel akin to a secret garden.
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View of Main House, Pool at Night
When the sun goes down, this backyard somehow becomes even more beautiful. Landscape lights along the edge of the main house cast a warm glow across the patio, while LEDs in the pool make the water sparkle.
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Swimming Pool Centers Backyard
From the pillars along the main house to the stone deck, this outdoor space d is rich with clean lines and neutral colors. Palm trees and pergolas on either side of the pool provide a touch of symmetry, too.
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Windows Offer Views of Outdoor Space
Walls of windows not only fill the great room with natural light, but also provide clear views of the entire backyard. In turn, the owners can enjoy their outdoor space no matter what the weather's like.
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Sitting Area Infused With Pink
To differentiate between the two spaces, designer Bea Pila outfitted each with its own color palette. Thus, the sitting area features a crisp white, contemporary sofa with pink pillows -- and a pink area rug for good measure.
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Great Room Includes Chic Dining Space
Double doors lead into the great room, where a sitting area and dining space give the owners plenty of room to entertain. Wood cabinets serve as a backdrop for the dining set and keep extra glasses on hand, while an Acrylic table and black-and-white area rug make a chic statement.
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Wood Beams, Stone Accents Bring Outdoors In
Where wood beams and a stone accent wall bring the outdoors inside, clerestory windows fill this contemporary sitting area with light. The result is a space that feels natural yet sophisticated.
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Deluxe Kitchen With Two Islands
With stainless appliances, a silver backsplash and glossy countertops, this open kitchen practically shines in the morning light. Two islands are a deluxe addition, with one offering extra storage and the other serving as an eat-in counter.
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Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinetry in Kitchen
As if this kitchen weren't impressive enough, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry offers a ton of storage. Meanwhile, wood finishes across the room ensure that this space feels cohesive with the rest of the home.
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Black and Pink Master Suite
A black bed frame and pink linens make this master suite feel edgy yet feminine. To the right, a nightstand keeps evening essentials like books or a glass of water within reach, while a bench provides space for getting ready in the morning.
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Contemporary Home Boasts Warm Welcome
With palm trees and other native plants right out front, this contemporary home feels warm and welcoming. An expansive stone driveway ensures that there's plenty of room for guests to park their cars.
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Photo By: Nick Johnson