Covered Pavilion
Tongue-and-groove ceiling, cedar posts, fans, and integrated lighting — a proper outdoor room, not a lean-to.
Outdoor
Outdoor Remodeling.
Outdoor kitchens, covered patios, pool decks, and hardscape — the best room in the house lives outside.
Overview
What we deliver
Outdoor living in Houston has to survive heat, humidity, and hurricanes. We design and build outdoor rooms with the same detailing and materials as the interiors — so they hold up and look intentional.
About the work
Why outdoor at Novara
The outdoor projects that fail in Houston fail for the same reasons: unrated stone that spalls in the first freeze, cabinetry glued together with residential adhesive, a pavilion that pools water because nobody drew the slope. We build outdoor rooms like structures — engineered, permitted, and detailed for the Gulf Coast.
The best outdoor spaces feel like an extension of the house, not an appliance parked in the yard. That means matching rooflines, carrying interior floor materials outside where possible, and lighting the space for the four hours a night people actually use it. Shade, airflow, and mosquito control get engineered from day one.
Grill, fridge, sink, prep counter, ice, and a sheltered bar. Then a fireplace or fire pit for the shoulder seasons. Done right, it becomes the room the family lives in from March through November.
Design directions
Three ways we approach outdoor.
Poolside Lounge
Travertine or porcelain deck, sunk-in lounge, and a shade structure engineered for the pool orientation.
Chef's Outdoor Kitchen
Built-in grill, side burners, pizza oven, refrigeration, and a stone bar top rated for exterior use.
Signature materials
What we specify, source, and install
Travertine & Porcelain
Freeze-thaw rated stone and pavers detailed for drainage.
Cedar & Ipe
Weather-hardy woods for structures and screens.
Marine-Grade Cabinetry
Stainless carcasses that survive humidity and pool chemistry.
Zoned Exterior Lighting
Path, task, and ambient scenes on a low-voltage system.
Covered structures
Engineered pavilions, pergolas, and porch additions with matched rooflines.
Outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, refrigeration, and stone counters rated for exterior use.
Pool decks & hardscape
Travertine, porcelain pavers, and poured concrete detailed like interior floors.
Shade & climate
Fans, misters, and screened rooms sized to actually make the space usable.
Scope
Included in every project
- Site design & drainage
- Foundations & structure
- Outdoor kitchen build
- Hardscape & pavers
- Fireplaces & fire pits
- Lighting & electrical
Selected work
Our process
- 01
Discovery
How you actually use the yard, and how you want to.
- 02
Design
Site plan, 3D renderings, and structural detailing.
- 03
Build
Permitted, engineered, and built to last through Gulf Coast weather.
- 04
Handover
Warranted structure, tuned appliances, and lighting scenes set.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you build pools?
We partner with vetted pool builders and handle the deck, hardscape, and surrounding structures.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take?
Most outdoor kitchens with a covered structure run 8–12 weeks including permitting.
Can outdoor kitchens survive Houston weather?
Yes — with marine-grade cabinetry, freeze-rated stone, and proper drainage detailing, they hold up for a decade-plus.