Design ideas for a mid-sized modern rooftop landscaping in Richmond.

A traditional garden in the French style that contains fruits, berries, herbs, cutting, and vegetable garden.
Inspiration for a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago.

Design by Mark Evans Project Management by Jay Schaefer Photos by Paul Finkel
Inspiration for a timeless blue one-story wood exterior home remodel in Austin

Jonathan Pearlman Elevation Architects
Inspiration for a traditional privacy side yard landscaping in San Francisco.

A renowned St. Louis mid-century modern architect's home in St. Louis, MO is now owned by his son, who grew up in the home. The original detached garage was failing. Mosby architects worked with the architect's original drawings of the home to create a new garage that matched and echoed the style of the home, from roof slope to brick color. Several pieces from the original garage were salvaged to be used on and around the new detached garage. New landscaping was part of this design-build project by Mosby Building Arts. Photos by Mosby Building Arts.

This small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.

Example of a classic two-story wood exterior home design in Minneapolis

Andrew Takeuchi http://www.atakphoto.com
Example of a trendy patio design in Los Angeles with no cover

Amy Bartlam
Example of a 1960s backyard rectangular pool design in Los Angeles

Set the tone for your home with a private entry gate.
Photo of a transitional landscaping in Austin.

Tuscan stone exterior home photo in Los Angeles

A native field stone wall backed by hydrangeas and transplanted Christmas trees create rooms among existing mature trees. Photo credit: Durston Saylor

Custom Gazebo Vastyan, LLC
Example of a classic detached shed design in Jacksonville

© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Patio - mid-sized traditional courtyard stone patio idea in San Francisco

Barney Leonard
Inspiration for a timeless white exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

This Los Gatos home is a modern architectural work of art. Featuring floor-to-ceiling garden view windows and vaulted ceilings, the home mixes minimalist style with airy sophistication. Glass doors on both sides of the estate open up to the gardens, welcoming both indoor and outdoor enjoyment. Around the corner, a rear entertainment terrace invites visitors to enjoy the verdant landscaping and tropical plants.

photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a farmhouse wood exterior home remodel in Portland Maine

The pool almost joins the house and offers wonderful views from inside the home. Fine Focus Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary infinity pool remodel in Austin

Inspiration for a traditional backyard brick landscaping in San Francisco.