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The completed second Columbia Street project in Houston Heights — an outdoor kitchen with a patterned tile backsplash beneath a patio cover with a stained ceiling
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Columbia Street Project: Cantilever IRP Pergola in Houston Heights

A compact Heights backyard overhauled as a private resort — a custom 10 × 6 cantilever IRP pergola in airplane-grade aluminum, an outdoor kitchen, artificial turf and a new privacy fence.

NeighborhoodHouston Heights
Project TypeModern Backyard Kitchen with Artificial Turf
DesignerTony
Investment$50,000 – $55,000
TagsPatio Covers, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens, Turf, Small Yards, Hardscape, Outdoor Living
01 — Overview

This compact yet luxurious backyard overhaul proves that smart design can make even small spaces feel like a private resort. The client wanted a fresh, cohesive look that was practical for everyday use and elevated for entertaining.

Design Approach

We began by replacing the entire perimeter fence, installing a modern gate and double rock board to provide a clean visual base and long-term durability. From there, we focused on unifying the yard with turf. What was once a scatter of gravel and bare zones around the pool is now finished with lush, high-quality artificial turf. Ghis extends the side yard to the back door and creates a soft, family-friendly surface for kids to play and guests to enjoy.

At the center of the yard sits a custom 10×6 cantilever IRP pergola. Crafted from airplane-grade aluminum with insulated oak-toned roof panels, this structure balances shade and style. Decorative cross beams, integrated lighting, and hidden electrical lines elevate the aesthetic while keeping the space highly functional. Heavy-duty footings support the oversized posts, ensuring long-lasting stability through Houston’s seasons.

The outdoor kitchen continues the clean, modern theme. Built from block and finished in smooth white stucco, it features a polished concrete countertop, stainless grill, built-in fridge, and essential storage drawers. The backsplash steals the show with a bold tile choice and breaks from the usual mosaics to add a unique, custom finish that gives the entire kitchen personality.

02 — Features
  • 01Aluminum Patio Cover
  • 02Artificial Turf
  • 03Outdoor Kitchen
  • 04Privacy Fence
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Design

The drawings.

Design rendering 1 for Columbia Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 2 for Columbia Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 3 for Columbia Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 4 for Columbia Street Project, produced before construction
05 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

Aerial view of the narrow Columbia Street lot, with the pool and the decking running along the length of the yard
The Columbia Street backyard from directly above, with the pool set into the deck between the house and the fence
The Columbia Street pool in the narrow yard, with the cedar fence on one side and the decking on the other
The Columbia Street outdoor kitchen, with stainless appliances set into the run below the patterned tile wall
The Columbia Street kitchen under cover, with the ceiling fan and stained ceiling above and the stair to the house alongside
The stained ceiling and fan of the Columbia Street patio cover seen from below
06 — Before

Where it started.

The property as we found it, before design and construction began.

The Columbia Street Project property as it was found, before work began
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The site at Columbia Street Project before construction started
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The yard at Columbia Street Project ahead of the rebuild
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The Columbia Street Project property before the new build went in
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07 — Related Projects

More work.

The completed Koch project in Spring, Texas — a recessed swim spa on a Trex deck beneath a pergola with a louvered roof, against the stone elevation of the house
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The completed Abington Way project in Houston — a 16×32 cantilevered aluminum pergola with a sandalwood insulated roof panel ceiling over a full-length outdoor kitchen, with pearl white pavers set into turf in a diamond pattern
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