Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in DC Metro

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Philadelphia.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

The classic timeless, highly desired Hampton shape pool with LED lightning and dramatic stage steps. This yard displays a Hampton like feel with a small-scale Bluestone patio surrounded by a considerable amount of grass. This backyard includes multiple entertainment zones including the custom pool house, the sunbathing area, the raised conversational lounge seating, the elevated dining area, and the grass area for children to run and play. This backyard flaunts the Bergen County, New Jersey outdoor living trend.

This lush and colorful hillside was once a barren, dry slope full of weeds and briars. We created the river rock stone terraced walls mainly to retain the truckloads of good garden soil that we added so that this hill could be planted successfully. The curved design is very attractive and the rustic style blends well with the log cabin architecture of the house. We also added large boulders nearby. You can see a few to the far right. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard deck design with a roof extension

In this project we have transformed an intimate backyard into a high-end patio including: artificial grass, stepping stones, stamp concrete, custom made fire –pit with a concrete bench, Alumawood patio cover with canopy, lighting and electric outlets.

This freeform pool has two sets of raised deck areas, one with a seating wall and columns and the other with a planter and a removable commercial grade basketball goal. There are multiple water features including sheer descents, deck jets and bubblers. The spa is an oversized freeform shape with a stacked stone spillway. The raised areas and steps include step lighting for night time visiability. The decking is pea gravel with travertine paver accents. The materials finishes include: 3cm bull nosed travertine coping in English Walnut, 2x4 splitfaced travertine in Noce on the raised areas, 6x6 travertine tile in Noce on the waterline, Wet Edge Satin Matrix polished pebble pool interior in Tahoe Coast, Integral Stain Pea Gravel in Sandwood, and 3cm travertine pavers in English Walnut.

Perched on a hillside on the edge of the Palouse, these homeowners wanted a backyard that took advantage of the stellar views across the surrounding farmland. Masonry retaining walls match the brick of the house, while the landscaping complements the vistas below. The water feature has multiple falls that cascade into a deep wading pool below. The concrete patio is cantilevered over the water for a seamless transition. Across the top pool, boulder stepping stones continue the path to the upper patio.

A large entertainment area was created in keeping with the classic feel of the home while introducing modern materials. We created a large patio area built with sleek modern multi-tone pavers and natural stone steps to allow entry from multiple rooms of the house. A built in BBQ area was created with a privacy screen to allow for entertaining and large ornamental cedars were planted to surround the property line. Small boxwood hedges and historic plants were used to create a timeless back drop and year-round interest.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

Deck sections, concrete slabs set into pebble floor. Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Irvin Serrano
Large contemporary brown one-story wood house exterior idea in Portland Maine with a shed roof

A large entertainment area was created in keeping with the classic feel of the home while introducing modern materials. We created a large patio area built with sleek modern multi-tone pavers and natural stone steps to allow entry from multiple rooms of the house. A built in BBQ area was created with a privacy screen to allow for entertaining and large ornamental cedars were planted to surround the property line. Small boxwood hedges and historic plants were used to create a timeless back drop and year-round interest.

Example of a mid-sized trendy white two-story mixed siding exterior home design in San Francisco

Black metal balusters bring a contemporary flair to a traditional, two story, wooden deck. Design and construction by Archadeck of West County and St. Charles County in St. Louis Mo.

Patio - large traditional backyard stone patio idea in Jackson with a fire pit and no cover

Jane Beiles
Example of a country gray floor mudroom design in New York with white walls and a white front door