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Hillside Haven
Hillside Haven
Design Line Construction, Inc.Design Line Construction, Inc.
Joe Fletcher
Example of a minimalist backyard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with no cover and a fireplace
Park Lane
Park Lane
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre'
Large minimalist backyard stamped concrete and rectangular lap pool house photo in San Francisco
Las Vegas LEED Certified Modern Residence
Las Vegas LEED Certified Modern Residence
studio g ARCHITECTUREstudio g ARCHITECTURE
Large minimalist backyard tile and custom-shaped lap hot tub photo in Las Vegas
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Modern Tranquility
Modern Tranquility
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.
North Dallas Modern Backyard
North Dallas Modern Backyard
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard rectangular hot tub design in Dallas
Historic Irving Gill Remodel
Historic Irving Gill Remodel
J. Walsh Construction, IncJ. Walsh Construction, Inc
Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in San Diego
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Joshua Nimmo
Joshua Nimmo
NIMMO ArchitectureNIMMO Architecture
Inspiration for a modern backyard landscaping in Dallas.
Glasshouse custom tiled salt-water spa
Glasshouse custom tiled salt-water spa
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
The spa is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. A very energy efficient design, the salt-water spa holds 1200 gallons, is heated with solar electricity from the house PV, and the tub is insulated with a 6" cover in winter. photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
MidCentury Refresh
MidCentury Refresh
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Photo of a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Gwc Decorative ConcreteGwc Decorative Concrete
Unusable back ward area transformed into great lounging area in full use daily from the day we complete led. Check out review of Oleary project
Mid-sized minimalist backyard stamped concrete patio container garden photo in Portland with no cover
10' One Piece Waterfall Edge Bar
10' One Piece Waterfall Edge Bar
Concrete CommanderConcrete Commander
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard brick patio kitchen remodel in Jacksonville
Oak Pass Main House
Oak Pass Main House
Walker WorkshopWalker Workshop
Example of a minimalist backyard concrete and rectangular infinity pool design in Los Angeles
Luxury Pool with Modern Cabana
Luxury Pool with Modern Cabana
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This stunning pool has an Antigua Pebble finish, tanning ledge and 5 bar seats. The L-shaped, open-air cabana houses an outdoor living room with a custom fire table, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a sink, refrigerator, wine cooler and grill, a spacious dining and bar area with leathered granite counter tops and a spa like bathroom with an outdoor shower making it perfect for entertaining both small family cookouts and large parties.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Here is a far shot of the beam screens and context photo for them. The various levels are more evident as you walk through the garden and pan through these garden photos. One difficult spot was keeping the back hot tub walls from getting too tall but being able to form a vault for the hot tub beneath the deck. I was excited about my design for the floating steps up from the hot tub, to serve as lounge bench seating with the back of the BBQ plinth acting as privacy as well as the back of the bench and steps. The planters add green and another seating perch and deal with the grading levels I mentioned in other photos.
Phantom Screens Design Gallery
Phantom Screens Design Gallery
Phantom Screens of Central FloridaPhantom Screens of Central Florida
Example of a large minimalist backyard tile patio kitchen design in Orlando with a roof extension
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in San Diego for spring.
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Atlantic Beach Contemporary Compact Backyard
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Small spaces can provide big challenges. These homeowners wanted to include a lot in their tiny backyard! There were also numerous city restrictions to comply with, and elevations to contend with. The design includes several seating areas, a fire feature that can be seen from the home's front entry, a water wall, and retractable screens. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos copyright Cascade Outdoor Design, LLC
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Modern Backyard Design Ideas

Modern Infinity Edge Pool & Spa
Modern Infinity Edge Pool & Spa
Vollmer Custom Pools LLCVollmer Custom Pools LLC
Small minimalist backyard tile and custom-shaped infinity pool fountain photo in Houston
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