Photography: Scott Shigley
Photo of a large traditional backyard stone landscaping in Chicago with a pergola.

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun side yard stone formal garden in San Francisco.

farallon gardens 2014
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in San Francisco.

A simplified farmhouse aesthetic was the direction chosen for the exterior. The front elevation is anchored by a heavy timber sitting porch which has views overlooking the paddock area. The gabled roof forms anchor the building to the field, offering dimension to the landscape on an otherwise flat site. .

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Inspiration for a craftsman full sun backyard vegetable garden landscape in Indianapolis for summer.

Applied Photogradhy
This is an example of a mediterranean front yard flower bed in Orange County.

Design ideas for a traditional front yard stone landscaping in Little Rock.

Example of a cottage brown two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Photos by Paul Johnson; Kitchen Design by Veronica Campell, Deane; Interior Design by Karen Perry Designs; Architect by Robert A. Cardello Architects; Builder by Liesegang Building and Remodeling

Darren Miles
Example of a mid-sized minimalist gray one-story stucco flat roof design in Miami

This is an example of a transitional backyard landscaping in Boston.

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in New York.

Photography by Paul Dyer
Large transitional backyard rectangular pool photo in San Francisco

This is an example of a transitional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Front Exterior
Example of a trendy one-story mixed siding flat roof design in Salt Lake City

Photo of a large coastal full sun backyard brick garden path in Boston.

Stone and gravel garden steps through a woodland planting of ferns, hostas and hydrangeas, by Creative Design Landscapes in the Hamptons.
Photo of a traditional partial sun concrete paver formal garden in New York.

Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design