Location: Furlong, PA

For this project in Furlong, PA, the homeowners wanted two distinct outdoor living areas in the same general backyard location. Specifically, they wanted one space to serve as the entertainment & ‘hang-out’ spot and another to use as an outdoor dining area.

‘‘We wanted a roof for the entertaining area- for protection from rain and for warmth.” But for the dining area- they wanted to preserve an ‘open air’ feel while still maintaining protection from periods of really intense sun.

After taking the time to really understand the client’s vision for the space and their style, the PLANT team went to work on a design.

The final result was a separate yet unified experience for outdoor dining and lounging at home. A pergola ended up being the perfect structure for providing shade in the dining area- protecting against intense sunlight while still preserving that ‘outside’ feeling. A wispy, ‘beach’ vibe infuses this roomy nook.

Whereas for the entertaining space, a pavilion was used to provide total overhead protection from the elements. A prominent outdoor fireplace is the designer’s equivalent of glue in this instance. Each element of the lounge-spot is tied together via the hearth’s central placement and dualistic nature that’s one part form and another part function.

Natural materials, muted earth tones and a shared wooden deck surface serve to bring both spaces into harmony with one another.