Texas - Summer Home

Client: Private
Location: Texas Gulf Coast
Program: Outdoor living and dining terrace with poolside lounge
Scope: Space planning, furniture specification, color and materials palette, exterior lighting, and procurement guidance for a salt-air, high-sun environment.

Design Intent

Create a cheerful, modern retreat that feels effortless in summer: shaded dining for six, relaxed poolside lounging, and a flexible conversation area. The architecture’s crisp white frame and charcoal cladding set a calm base. Furniture and textiles introduce a coastal color story that echoes sea glass and sunset tones while remaining refined and durable.

Spatial Plan

• Lounge Terrace (left): Low sectional with nested tables on a striped flat-weave rug for barefoot comfort; steps down to pool for easy flow.

• Dining Pavilion (center): Glass-top table with six woven chairs under pendant lighting and a wood slat privacy screen that softens wind and glare.

• Sun Deck (right): Pair of chaise lounges with side table for personal items and refreshments.

Color + Materials Palette

• Primary hues: Seafoam, aqua, and mint balanced with coral and citron accents for energy.

• Surfacing: Composite or thermally modified decking for slip resistance and low maintenance.

• Screening: Horizontal cedar or heat-treated ash slats for warmth and privacy.

• Metals: Powder-coated aluminum frames and 316 stainless fasteners for corrosion resistance.

• Textiles: UV-stable performance fabrics, solution-dyed acrylic, quick-dry foam cushions, and outdoor flat-weave rug.

Furniture & Fixtures (as shown)

• Modular sectional with mixed pillows for scale and comfort.

• Glass-top dining table; six rope-woven dining chairs.

• Two chaise lounges with lumbar cushions.

• Clustered side tables for flexible service.

• Pendant trio over dining set for evening ambience.

Lighting & Comfort

• Warm-white exterior pendants and low-glare path accents; dimmable controls.

• Optional ceiling fan under the canopy for airflow during peak heat.

• Recommended mosquito-management plan and discreet landscape uplighting.

Performance & Sustainability

• Fade-resistant fabrics rated for coastal UV exposure.

• Durable coatings and marine-grade hardware.

• Planting in raised planters for salt tolerance and simplified irrigation.

• Preference for FSC-certified woods where applicable.

Deliverables

• Scaled plan and annotated elevations.

• Rendered views and materials board.

• Furniture schedule with finishes, quantities, and lead times.

• Care and maintenance guide for coastal conditions.

Budget & Timeline (provisional)

• Furniture + lighting: Mid to high range, dependent on final brands and finishes.

• Lead times: Target 6–12 weeks; allow buffer for coastal delivery and white-glove installation.