Gravel defines the picnic patio and separates it from the outdoor kitchen workspace and walkway between the home and landscape. Sand colored gravel evokes the nearby beach and synchronizes with the natural wood of the fence and clean lines of the home. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Megan Cronovich
This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

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This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

This suburban Toronto yard brings low maintenance to modern design. The owners, who enjoy fitness and entertaining, chose an Ipe hardwood deck with landscaping screen to establish the linear look and add warmth. The custom wood fence complements the simple clean lines and charcoal stucco of the house. (10 x 30, rectangular)

Mangaris Indonesian hardwood pool equipment screen to complement wood deck.
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Los Angeles

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Inspiration for a small modern partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Denver.

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Multiple seating areas including our favorite wicker rockers makes it easy to entertain.
Elegant pool photo in Charlotte

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Denver.

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Charlotte

What a beautiful way to get maximum enjoyment out of a small urban yard. With the corner lot exposed to traffic a solid cedar fence helps deflect sound and add privacy. The elevated cedar deck off the kitchen great room has elegant glass railings to comply with the 4-sided fence requirements. The spacious lounge area under a pergola flanks the slender "couch spa" beside the pool's notched swim out bench. (15 x 30, custom rectangular)

Elegant home design photo in Charlotte

Someone to watch over you - the angel water feature
Elegant home design photo in Charlotte

Modern driveway and exterior landscaping for this detached ADU in Sherman Oaks, CA, featuring large concrete pads with artificial turf strips, pavers and white privacy fencing. The clean geometric design creates a functional parking area while complementing the new ADU and surrounding landscape.

Ground cover galore!!! From left to right: Society garlic (not really a ground cover) Dwarf mondo grass Frog fruit
Design ideas for a large modern full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Houston.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.