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Balcony + Carport Pictures From HGTV Urban Oasis 2023

By: Jessica Lowry Vizzutti

Transforming this 1920’s Louisville, Kentucky home meant adding modern amenities while staying true to the home’s historic past. The expanded carport was added in a Porte-cochères style to bring vintage charm to the home’s exterior while also adding additional outdoor living space.

Photo: Joseph Bradshaw

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Timeless Style

HGTV Urban Oasis 2023 maximizes intown living with thoughtful details including the addition of an expansive carport built in the porte-cochère style. Porte-cochères, or “coach gateways,” are typical of 18th and 19th century mansions and provide vehicles a space for arriving and departing with cover from the elements.

Photo: John Nolen

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Multi-Level Living

The carport adds a covered space for parking the car but also brings the added feature of a rooftop deck to expand the outdoor living space.

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Photo: John Nolen

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Bright and Airy

White craftsman-style railing and all-weather decking add clean lines and function to this expansive rooftop deck.

Photo: John Nolen

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Elevated Relaxation

The rooftop deck overlooks both the front and backyard, providing a relaxed outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family.

Photo: Laurey Glenn

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Modern Seating

Modern white furniture adds seating to the space while the addition of potted flowers and plants bring life and color to the deck.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn

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Easy Entertaining

A pair of matching modern coffee tables in white add surface space and room for guests to enjoy afternoon snacks and drinks.

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Classic Blue and White

Blue and white accent pillows play off the home’s exterior color scheme while multiple modern white chairs provide room for friends and family to relax.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn

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Private Party

The upstairs deck adds a private space to entertain friends while still enjoying time outside. Lounge style seating is inviting and makes it easy to connect with a more intimate group.

Photo: John Nolen

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Rooftop Charm

The addition of the upstairs deck maximizes the outdoor living space of this downtown home and adds a more private, intimate space to gather with friends and family or unwind on your own.

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Sweet Ride

The winner of HGTV Urban Oasis 2023 will also take home this brand new car.

Photo: Brian Rozar

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Elegant Covered Parking

The porte-cochère style carport is the perfect spot to park a beautiful new car.

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Modern Comfort

Ergonomic seating and a clean, modern design sets the interior of this car apart and elevates everyday errands into a moment of quiet relaxation.

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Photo: Brian Rozar

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Intuitive Controls

Changing the temperature, putting on your favorite song, or taking a quick phone call are easy and at the tip of your fingers with a built-in smart panel dashboard.

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Elegant Audio

Top-shelf speakers take your listening experience above and beyond.

Photo: Brian Rozar

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Matching Set

The car’s navy exterior and classic trim coordinate beautifully with the blue and white exterior of HGTV Urban Oasis 2023.

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Photo: John Nolen

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Craftsman Stunner

Craftsman-style details are woven into every inch of this remodeled 1920’s era home including the newly added rooftop deck. The classic white railing is custom built with a vintage design to give the addition a timeless appeal.

Photo: Laurey Glenn

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Al Fresco Entertaining

The carport can also be transformed into an additional space to entertain, making it an ideal spot to host a party with cover from the weather and an open-air feel.

Photo: Laurey Glenn

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Fun and Festive

A long wooden table with a mix of colorful chairs creates a fun and celebratory atmosphere. Hanging large white paper lanterns from the ceiling makes it even more festive.

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Derby-Inspired Details

A mix of colorful plates and classic mint julep style cups makes for a fun and southern-inspired table setting.

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Southern Comfort

Entertaining under the carport also brings the added benefit of shade to keep things cool even on the hottest Louisville afternoon.

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Thoughtful Details

White hydrangeas add an organic element with classic style to the table while bright yellow blankets fend off the chill after sunset.

Photo: Joseph Bradshaw

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Easy Outdoor Living

HGTV Urban Oasis 2023 puts an emphasis on timeless outdoor spaces that can please the whole family. The added porte-cochère style carport is the perfect transition between the front and backyard spaces while easily blending in with the historic elements of this redesigned home.

Photo: John Nolen

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Evening Elegance

Thoughtful exterior lighting makes it simple to unload the car with ease once the sun sets or enjoy the upstairs deck after dark.