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ager; he wants to be hanging out with his friends. I’d rather have him and his friends here, so I know what they’re doing and where they’re at. The pool seems to attract a lot of our kids’ friends, which is just fine with us. What are your favorite features of the completed project? PK: I enjoy cooking, so my favorite is that we put in a really good grill. I was tired of grilling food and half burned and the other half was raw.
What was your inspiration? ELIZABETH CARRASCO: The homeowners’ style tends to be more traditional with a little bit of Old World influence. We were working with the existing architecture, with the arches and the brick, so I wanted it all to work together. I used the stacked stone that would complement the brick, and have some of those same tones. We wanted to lighten it up too. The covered area can feel dark, so we
LEFT: When the Kazmers entertain other families, the spacious patio and abundant seating lets adults and children gather in separate areas. The pool and open lawn beyond help keep active youngsters busy. TOP RIGHT: The arched shape of the wrought iron insets echo the brick arches, the organic curve of the pool and the rounded edge of the granite countertop. BOTTOM RIGHT: This patio project was finished in spring 2013, but the outdoor-rated cushions and fabrics don’t look like they’ve spent two summers outside.
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