The dry stream provides a place for the eye to travel, and helps organize the space in this narrow landscape bed Installation by Jim Barnes Photo by Larry Stillman

Bedroom - mid-sized zen master carpeted and brown floor bedroom idea in Seattle with a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Large master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Tucked away in a small subdivision, these homeowners have taken their builder-grade backyard and transformed it into a Japanese-inspired oasis. After the initial landscape design and construction by Pacific Garden Design, the homeowners have continued to craft an elegantly evolving landscape. A multi-level deck provides entertaining space as it steps down to the yard. A dry water feature anchors the corner of the yard, while a series of stone benches provide spots for quiet contemplation. The thriving garden area takes advantage of the southern exposure along one side of the yard and offers an opportunity for garden whimsy. Gravel pathways connect the space to the front yard and the natural area behind the property.

Contorted pines are a key element in this small garden. Pictures by landscape designer Ben Bowen
Design ideas for a small asian backyard water fountain landscape in Portland.

This is a smaller backyard that we designed and installed out in North Bend. While it is not a true Japanese garden, we tried to incorporate some of the same themes. It is designed to be low maintenance with an emphasis on drainage to due the wetness of the backyard.

Mid-sized asian formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Photo of a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Denver for spring.

Photo of a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel water fountain landscape in Los Angeles for summer.

Not your common FENCE.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.

Allium, echinacea, geranium and 'Guacamole' hosta make up the perennial palette. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a mid-sized asian drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

P.S. In the photos at the beginning of this tour you will not see this fountain it was added later.
Photo of a small asian partial sun side yard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for summer.

This garden space along the existing drive provided an opportunity for multi-season appeal and continuation of the Asian theme via iconic garden elements like boulders and stone lanterns - Jeff Stapleton

PB Teen bedroom, featuring Coco Crystal large pendant chandelier, Wayfair leaning mirrors, Restoration Hardware and Wisteria Peony wall art. Bathroom features Cambridge plumbing and claw foot slipper cooking bathtub, Ferguson plumbing fixtures, 4-panel frosted glass bard door, and magnolia weave white carrerrea marble floor and wall tile.

This sounds was designed as a framework not as a barrier.
Photo of a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.

This is a good example showing how we can utilize drawers underneath the kitchen sink. This makes it a lot easier to organize and access your cleaning products, plus you get two levels of storage instead of just one. Notice the pretty dovetailed drawer joinery.

Like the great masterpieces in the museums it needed a frame like no other.
Design ideas for a large asian partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.

A gate like no other.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.