Backyard Ideas156 Stories

Get the right dimensions for your backyard bistro table, dining area, fire pit, grill or outdoor kitchen

A family in Denver that loves to entertain gets an outdoor retreat with defined spots to gather, eat and lounge

A landscape designer updates a coastal home to suit a family’s lifestyle and create a welcoming spot for guests

A landscape designer finds the perfect proportions, layout and blooms for a family of four

A design firm transforms a small backyard in Austin, Texas, into a multipurpose outdoor retreat — with a new plunge pool

A landscape designer found on Houzz turns a backyard ruin into a secret garden for a family with a young daughter

A bleak backyard is transformed into a colorful meadow-like space with a fire pit, a dining patio and an edible garden

A designer transforms a once-barren L.A. backyard with espaliered fruit trees, herbs and pollinator-friendly flowers

Outdoor sofas, fire pits and a petite plunge pool are a few of the features in these backyard retreats

A San Francisco landscape design-build pro found on Houzz adds decks and retaining walls to manage a sloped yard

A once-neglected yard becomes an inviting urban retreat, complete with an outdoor kitchen, a lounge and a plunge pool