Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Inspiration for a landscaping in Omaha with a fire pit.

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Small trendy backyard patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and no cover

Design ideas for a landscaping in Omaha with a fire pit.

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Inspiration for a timeless backyard stone pool remodel in Dallas

Multi level retaining wall in Bella Vista with a stamped concrete patio and a circle fire pit wrapped in matching stone.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary exterior home remodel

Large, award winning, raised deck with built-in seating, lighting, and a large fire pit. Design and Construction by Decks by Kiefer. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer)

Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized elegant backyard brick patio photo in New York with a fire pit and no cover

Gas fire place and modern sitting area
Inspiration for a large modern full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Los Angeles with a fire pit for summer.

Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

This custom fire pit was created using a Willamette Graystone circle kit as the patio and a three piece Highland stone seatwall, with inset FX Luminaire lighting.

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

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. 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.

Tuscan rectangular pool photo in Las Vegas

Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard stamped concrete patio idea in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

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Example of a large minimalist front yard stone full sun patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Beach style patio photo in Boston with a fire pit