Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard gravel water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Inspiration for a rustic backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago.

Built-in custom polished concrete fire -pit with surrounding brick bench with a bluestone cap. Bluestone patio paving with slot of gray beach pebbles. Fire-pit has natural gas with an electric spark starter. Bench seating has a wood screen wall that includes lighting & supports vine growth.

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete and rectangular lap pool fountain design in Los Angeles

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. The dining space is defined by the stunning, cantilevered, aluminum pergola above and cable railing along the edge of the deck. Adjacent to the pergola is a covered grill and prep space. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

Photography by Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola, decking and a bbq area

photography by Joe Dodd
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Francisco with a fire pit

Bill Timmerman
Example of a trendy patio design in Austin with a fire pit and no cover

Succulent wall
Photo of a small contemporary backyard landscaping in Orange County.

Landscaping In Long Beach, CA Photo by A-List Builders Fresh lain lawn, concrete pavers, botanical plants, stone boulders.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard concrete paver formal garden in Los Angeles.

Design ideas for a transitional backyard water fountain landscape in Dallas.

Lincoln shadowbox (solid board) privacy fence designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse backyard landscaping in Minneapolis.

View of rear yard included custom-colored concrete walls, pavers, riverstone and a built-in bench around a firepit. Sliding Glass wall system by Nanawall. All exterior lighting by Bega. Catherine Nguyen Photography

Scott Hargis
Inspiration for an industrial backyard patio remodel in San Francisco

Outdoor living space in backyard features a fire pit and a cement tile fountain.
Example of a tuscan two-story and backyard white patio design in Sacramento with a fire pit, decking and no cover

The pergola, above the uppermost horizontal 'strip' of cedar, is a bronze poly-carbonate, which allows light to come through, but which blocks UV rays and keeps out the rain. It's also available in clear, and a few more colors.

Transform your backyard into an elegant retreat with outdoor entertainment features from Techo-Bloc. Installations like outdoor kitchen areas, outdoor fireplaces and outdoor fire pits offer the luxuries of family time, romance, elegance and fun, while also adding value and beauty to your home. Shown: Techo-Bloc Aberdeen slabs in Azzurro and the Baltimore retaining wall in Brushed Pewter.