Ready to take your summer outdoor entertaining to the next level? Explore seven backyard gathering spaces in Berthoud, Fort Collins, the foothills, and Loveland for design ideas and inspiration.
PAVER PATIO PERFECTION
Overlooking the Poudre River Trail in Fort Collins, this paver patio has everything a host needs for the perfect get-together—an outdoor lounge with fire feature, a built-in barbecue grill right off the kitchen, and an outdoor dining room to enjoy a meal with friends and family.
A retractable awning provides sun and rain protection as the chef moves between the kitchen and outdoor grilling station.
Glass bifold doors open interior rooms to the exterior patio, creating one larger indoor-outdoor space for entertaining.
Learn more about this Old Town Fort Collins project in “Soft Contemporary Custom Home.”
MID-MOD MOUNTAIN VIEWS
In the foothills west of Loveland, this mid-century modern-inspired home enjoys breathtaking views of the mountains beyond. The best place to take it all in? From the cantilevered deck, where guests feel totally immersed in the vast landscape.
Without overhead beams, there isn’t a bad view from anywhere on the deck. By adding a sleek grill, modern picnic table, and comfortable lounge seating, the space is ideal for outdoor entertaining.
View the interior of this custom home west of Loveland in “Mid-Century Mountain Home.”
WET BAR WALK-OUT
Summer parties are popular at this custom home on Lake Loveland, where guests often gather near the wet bar in the walk-out basement.
Two garage doors connect the interior wet bar and rec room to the exterior patio with grilling station and dining area. The host can serve drinks through the smaller pass-through window to guests sitting at the bar-height counter. Or they can open the larger garage door between the dining and rec rooms for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
See the full project gallery in “Lake Loveland Family Home.”
FAMILY GATHERING SPACE
North of Masonville, this forever home was designed and built with family gathering in mind. And like many families across Colorado, this one enjoys spending quality time outside. The upper deck and lower patio with firepit are wonderful places for multiple generations to create lasting memories together.
The covered deck—with its comfy lounge, built-in grill and dining area— is the go-to spot for family cookouts. It’s also perfect for relaxing, spotting wildlife and soaking in the views.
Explore the full custom home gallery in “Buckhorn Canyon Custom Home.”
SUNSETS AND STAR GAZING
On the back of this Berthoud home, an 833-s.f. upper deck and lower patio provide plenty of outdoor space to entertain, including room for a hot tub. Looking west, guests enjoy expansive mountain vistas backlit by spectacular sunsets.
At night, overhead lighting and electric heaters keep guests safe and comfortable. Turn off the lights, and this spacious deck transforms into a platform for incredible star gazing.
View the entire Berthoud home in “Colorado Inspired Custom.”
POOL HOUSE PARADISE
In Loveland, this inviting pool house is perfect for warm weather get-togethers. Its 720-s.f. interior boasts a full kitchen, living room, mudroom and bathroom. And its 320-s.f. covered patio includes a grilling station and lounge area with double-sided fireplace.
For a summer party paradise, the backyard also offers a boat ramp, firepit seating near the water, and a private sand beach on Horseshoe Lake.
Peek inside this Loveland pool house in “Contemporary Pool House with Indoor-Outdoor Living.”
OPEN-AIR KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
On the other side of Horseshoe Lake, this 2,015-s.f. addition includes an open-air kitchen and lounge with lofty ceilings, a secondary kitchen with grilling station, and a double-sided fireplace—all designed to better entertain friends and family. The kitchen area features cocktail and island seating, a sink and ice maker, beverage refrigerators, and a fully vented and weather-resistant grilling station built into custom cabinetry.
In the lounge on the other side of the fireplace, two walls of bifold glass doors open the entire addition to fresh air, immersing guests in panoramic views of the lake and mountains to the west.
Check out this entire Loveland whole house remodel in “Grand Waterfront Retreat.”
Explore more outdoor living ideas in “6 Outdoor Kitchens with Built-in Barbeques” and “Inspiring Transformations: Outdoor Living Space Before and Afters.”
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Whether you’re developing plans for a custom home, or want to reimagine the space you have with a remodel, HighCraft’s experienced design-build team can navigate every detail of the planning and construction process for projects of any size. Contact HighCraft with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
