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Green Grounds Landscape ServicesGreen Grounds Landscape Services
Complete renovation of this 4000 sq foot backyard. Complete demo of the yard. Installation of Belgard pavers, trex decking, landscape lighting, pergola, spa, plants and retaining walls with stucco finish.
AlfrescSLO Living
AlfrescSLO Living
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Example of a large minimalist backyard concrete patio kitchen design in San Luis Obispo with a pergola
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe IL Formal sideyard garden walk leading to rear yard pool oasis. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders----The sideyard path leads visitors towards the rear yard poolside retreat. Sideyards present an opportunity to create an an articulated approach that pulls you in towards your destination.
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Straight Line Pool in Boerne Texas
Straight Line Pool in Boerne Texas
Keith Zars PoolsKeith Zars Pools
This dark-plastered pool looks great at night with the fire features and infinity edge spa. Photographer: Siggi Ragnar
Hot tub - large mediterranean backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped hot tub idea in Austin
Concord Ma Custom Home
Concord Ma Custom Home
Affinity Builders LLCAffinity Builders LLC
Pool house - huge transitional courtyard stone and rectangular lap pool house idea in Boston
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Large elegant front porch photo in Miami with decking and a roof extension
Parrott
Parrott
Palo Verde Pools & Outdoor EnvironmentsPalo Verde Pools & Outdoor Environments
Inspiration for a southwestern pool remodel in Phoenix
Lemont Landscaping
Lemont Landscaping
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The distinct spaces can be seen from this overhead view. The dining area is separated from the social space by three large containers on one side and from the fire pit by a low profile planting bed on the other side. A small grill with counter is conveniently located near the three season room. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.
Thayer Residence
Thayer Residence
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPNeumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Ciro Coelho Photography
Example of a trendy patio design in Santa Barbara
Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Photo of a tropical partial sun landscaping in Miami.
Chimney Rock Residence
Chimney Rock Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style patio design in Other with a fire pit
Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse
Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Large beach style stamped concrete metal railing back porch idea in Austin with a fireplace and a roof extension
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
BRADANINI & ASSOCIATESBRADANINI & ASSOCIATES
POTS & HORIZONTAL BOARD FENCE, BRADANINI
Design ideas for a modern backyard gravel and wood fence landscaping in San Francisco.
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A slice of Tuscany in Northern California.
Inspiration for a traditional gravel water fountain landscape in San Francisco.
A Lush Green Back Garden With Pool
A Lush Green Back Garden With Pool
Rosemary Fletcher PhotographyRosemary Fletcher Photography
Inspiration for a huge timeless backyard rectangular pool remodel in Boston
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Hilarie Holdsworth DesignHilarie Holdsworth Design
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

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British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
British West Indies Inspired Custom Home in Winter Park Florida
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio remodel in Orlando with a gazebo and a fireplace
Custom Metal by MetalSmith's Design
Custom Metal by MetalSmith's Design
Twisted ElementsTwisted Elements
David Kopfmann
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard gravel garden path in Minneapolis.
Contemporary Landscape and Pool Lap Design
Contemporary Landscape and Pool Lap Design
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior. This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool. Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design. The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool. While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture. At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool. We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth. The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.
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