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

This riverfront property received a major facelift while keeping with the traditional style of the home. Working between an existing bulkhead and a covered patio off the back of the house, we incorporated various design elements to add plenty of "rooms" for the homeowners to entertain in. The linear pool features an elevated inset spa, with infinity edge. The pool deck, landing, and cabana floor are travertine. Brick stairs and walls match the existing brick from the property. A linear fire pit sits in a sunken gravel patio, to create a more intimate space and soften the feel of the hardscape surround. Raised planters break up space and add a bright pop of color, encouraging butterflies and birds to visit often. Photo by Josh Mauser

A large custom built 3-bin compost bin is tucked into a corner of the yard. Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard mulch vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

Decomposed granite path winding through Red Hesperaloe and blue Rosemary with chunky gravel mulch on the sides.
Photo of a rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

Custom arbor
Pool - mid-sized transitional backyard decomposed granite and rectangular lap pool idea in Charlotte

To create a serene Modern Mediterranean outdoor sitting, dinning with pool and lounge area we did a complete renovation. We removed a portion of the concrete to create dinning area and built an outdoor kitchen with new appliances, sink and black leathered granite. New stucco walls complete landscape design.

Patio fountain - large mediterranean backyard decomposed granite patio fountain idea in San Francisco with a pergola

For more photos of this project see: SARDANA
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in San Francisco with a fire pit.

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Front entry is a contemporary mix of glass, stone, and stucco. Gravel entry court with decomposed granite chips. Front door is African mahogany with clear glass sidelights and horizontal aluminum inserts. Photo by Paul Schlismann.

For more photos of this project see: DEMETER
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a farmhouse drought-tolerant backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Custom design and hand painted geometric mural on refurbished carport turned dining area, with recessed lighting, and a light wood outdoor dining table and chairs. Outdoor fire pit and lounge chairs.

Tiltshift Studio
Home design - modern home design idea in Austin

This is an example of a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun front yard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard gravel garden path in San Diego for summer.

Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Napa Valley Olive tree, vines, entertaining, hang out patio

Photo of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Allen Haren
Photo of a mid-sized modern partial sun side yard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

The main entrance to the residence maintains an open welcoming feel. The transition to private space is subtly defined by the landscape via a wide path, long low walls, and a line of honey locusts that stands sentinel in a bed of decomposed granite. Photo by Chris Major.