This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.

Landscape & Pool: Dan Garness Furniture & Decor: Nickey Kehoe Photography: Roger Davies
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard rectangular lap pool remodel in Los Angeles with a pergola

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional full sun courtyard stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in San Francisco for spring.

Photo of a huge rustic partial sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Oklahoma City.

The home's courtyard entry with double gates leading to the front door.
Entryway - large rustic entryway idea with a medium wood front door

Topiarius
Patio kitchen - mid-sized craftsman courtyard concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Chicago with an awning

Step into a contemporary luxury bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in shower with an innovative indoor-outdoor design, complete with a natural wood slat accent wall and a luxurious rain showerhead. This tranquil space boasts minimalist aesthetics, a floating vanity with a sleek white countertop and undermount sink, and stylish gray tile flooring, perfect for modern living and serene retreats.

Inspired by the outdoor cafes of Europe, the dining court is the central space in the composition of outdoor rooms with a Massimo teak table from Henry Hall and Toledo chairs by Jorge Pensi. Four lindens frame the terrace and provide a continuous canopy overhead.

Borders with stone walkway leading to courtyard
This is an example of a contemporary full sun landscaping in Philadelphia.

Chang Kyun Kim
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Adrian Gregorutti
Example of a large trendy front door design in San Francisco with beige walls and a glass front door

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone garden path in Orange County.

A bluestone stepper path leads you over a bed of slate chip onto the back patio. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Small northwest garden with evergreen plants and steel planter. Acorus brightens up the ground plane and the steel planter gives direction and separation for the walkways.

Example of a tuscan front door design in San Francisco

The two wings of the house are connected by a courtyard. The elevated wing spans over the small yard creating a shaded space between the courtyard and the beach access. An interior and an exterior stair revolve around the small courtyard to lead to the roof terrace.

Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic

The bridge leads you from the gate to the actual front door.
Photo of a large transitional partial sun courtyard pond in Phoenix.