The site in River Oaks, located across from a neighborhood shopping center, called for a rethinking of a typical front yard. The design creates a private courtyard garden with a small pool as the exterior focus for the living spaces as well as the master bedroom. Peter Molick Photography

Inspiration for a craftsman backyard wood and concrete paver beige patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.

Ryann Ford
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun concrete paver landscaping in Austin with a fire pit.

Designed by Growsgreen Landscape Design: growsgreen.com.
Design ideas for a small contemporary partial sun landscaping in San Francisco.

Raised decks attached to house and strategically placed under large Yuccas. Photo Clark Dugger
Deck - mid-sized contemporary backyard deck idea in Los Angeles with no cover

Example of a mountain style patio design in Portland with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio remodel in Melbourne with decking, a pergola and a bbq area

Photo of a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

A lovely yard that started as a long bowling alley of lawn. We wanted to create a more human scale in the lounge area without building too many visual barriers. The overall effect is contemporary, but it is met with hints of woodland to help maintain a relaxed atmosphere.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Houston for fall.

Built by Pearson Landscape | photography by Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun and drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in Austin.

Jim Spelman
Patio - large traditional backyard stone patio idea in Chicago with a gazebo

CJ Gershon Photography
Design ideas for a southwestern full sun backyard gravel outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in New York with no cover

Tony Soluri Photography
Example of a trendy backyard deck design in Chicago with decking and a bbq area

Deck - tropical backyard tile deck idea in Denver with an awning and a pergola

Laara Copley-Smith
Trendy backyard deck photo in Surrey

This is an example of a farmhouse backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.