Sometimes it takes just a few refined touches to transform a dated yard into a perfect outdoor living space. We extended these dual pergolas from the roof for a cozy feeling of enclosure for outdoor dining and a shady nook in the heat of the summer. Where better to view the new hillside garden overflowing with rich Mediterranean color and texture, and with a low water bill at that! Finally, the picket fence and sweet scalloped gate create a welcoming entrance, and local stone terracing and matching detailing on the patio tie it all together as one.