Joe Runde
Design ideas for a transitional gravel landscaping in Chicago.

Design ideas for a huge coastal full sun backyard brick garden path in Boston.

Elliott Johnson Photographer
Cottage backyard pool photo in San Luis Obispo

Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis creates a living tapestry with twining deep purple Clematis vines.
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a mediterranean garden path in Los Angeles.

Lance Parker
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian entryway remodel in Orange County with a glass front door

Spencer Kent
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone outdoor patio shower remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Lush plantings surround the pavers that curve and lead to the pool area. Beyond that is the lawn and tucked away in the trees are the accessory building, sport court, and outdoor shower. Throughout the landscape, we mixed formality with touches of whimsy -- spiral topiary boxwood, bright dashes of colorful flowers, contrasting textures. When we teamed up with this young family for a renovation, we created an outdoor space satisfying the needs of all the members of their family.

Raised corten steel planters with edible plants supported by Akoris Garden Tuteurs in a stunning kitchen garden. Landscape design by Elow Landscape of Los Angeles.

Photographer: Roger Foley
Patio - traditional backyard stone patio idea in DC Metro with no cover and a fireplace

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant, partial sun and desert side yard brick landscaping in Phoenix.

The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.

View from the home's entry area to the street.
This is an example of a traditional shade landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Guesthouse - shabby-chic style detached guesthouse idea in Los Angeles

A family home in the West Hills of Portland. Photographed by Chris Dibble
Transitional sunroom photo in Portland with a standard ceiling

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Photography Bob Gothard 2014
Beach style wood exterior home photo in Boston

Example of a large trendy backyard tile patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse brown wood house exterior design in San Francisco with a metal roof