Soundview Photography
Inspiration for a craftsman backyard patio remodel in Seattle with a bbq area

spill-over spa, rectangle pool, fountain, pavers, tiled spa, balcony, white siding, red cushions, tropical, lounge chair, grass, plant beds, wood fence, covered patio, blue pool tile

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Timberframe with exposed cardecking over sanded concrete patio.
Example of a large classic backyard concrete patio kitchen design in Seattle with a gazebo

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. Features include Ipe wood deck, river rock details, LED lighting in the pool, limestone decks, water feature wall with custom Bobe water scuppers and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography

Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
Inspiration for a large timeless porcelain tile mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls and a white front door

The outdoor dining area opens up the opportunity to dine and gather in the outdoors at home with friends and family. A modern steel pergola custom designed and built for the space adds shade and is treated to match the home's color palette.

Landscape/exterior design - Molly Wood Garden Design Photo - Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a coastal patio remodel in Orange County

Giovani Lunardi
This is an example of a tropical side yard brick garden path in Portland.

This client's home backs up to a beautiful native Beech and Tulip woodland with an intermittent stream running through the middle of the site. After mistakenly over-clearing the natural forest saplings, the once lush woods was now bare. Called in to help re-vegetate the woodland, we designed and created a new path network through the woodland so that the client could enjoy and experience their new garden. Planted with large masses of native perennials, shade grasses and spring bulbs this back yard is now lush once again. Design and Construction: Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com - 201.767.5858) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension

Paul Barnaby
Mid-sized trendy backyard patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Patio - huge transitional backyard tile patio idea in San Diego with a roof extension

Clad windows and doors.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard patio design in Orlando with decking and a roof extension

Small transitional tile back porch photo in Atlanta with a roof extension

Example of a trendy concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and no cover

Large elegant backyard concrete paver patio kitchen photo in New York with an awning