Rustic Texas charm meets refined landscape architecture. A custom paver motor court frames an iconic weathered barn, balanced by vibrant native flora like blooming yucca in the foreground. Clean hardscaping transitions into soft green space, illustrating how professional site planning preserves historical structures while elevating overall property aesthetics for cohesive outdoor living.

The Matloff family took a wholistic approach to renovating the home and garden of this Windsor Park garden, seeking to achieve the greatest possible sustainable impact. They used the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification criteria as a guide and assembled a team of accredited professionals to collaborate from the very inception of the project.

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Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and beige walls

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Tony Tyner of Custom Concrete Countertops. Photo credit: Jennifer Parker.
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Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

This has been one of my favorite installs we did in Fayetteville Ar. I call it a Colorado style landscape but could also just be considered a natural landscape feel. We added boulders into the pathways themselves which also became part of the plant beds. We used professional landscape lighting we purchased from Ewing outdoor landscape supplies and native plants and trees.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

The final product after removing all old materials and plants and installing new plants and materials.
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in Atlanta.

The finished product after removing all old material and plants and replacing with new materials.
Inspiration for a craftsman landscaping in Atlanta.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

This Luxury Pool-Side Retreat in Allen, TX, seamlessly blends a "Rustic Contemporary" aesthetic with functional, drought-tolerant design. The centerpiece is a naturalistic pool featuring a stacked Oklahoma chop stone waterfall and Oklahoma Moss Boulders, creating a private grotto feel. The surrounding "Southwestern" landscape prioritizes sustainability through xeriscaping, featuring architectural Century plants (Agave), Vitex (Chaste Trees), and vibrant native Texas perennials like red salvia. As the sun sets, the space is transformed by a professional low-voltage LED lighting system, featuring strategically placed path lights that highlight the textures of the stone and the silhouettes of the native plantings. It is the ultimate Transitional Outdoor Living space designed for the North Texas climate.

This Luxury Pool-Side Retreat in Allen, TX, seamlessly blends a "Rustic Contemporary" aesthetic with functional, drought-tolerant design. The centerpiece is a naturalistic pool featuring a stacked Oklahoma chop stone waterfall and Oklahoma Moss Boulders, creating a private grotto feel. The surrounding "Southwestern" landscape prioritizes sustainability through xeriscaping, featuring architectural Century plants (Agave), Vitex (Chaste Trees), and vibrant native Texas perennials like red salvia. As the sun sets, the space is transformed by a professional low-voltage LED lighting system, featuring strategically placed path lights that highlight the textures of the stone and the silhouettes of the native plantings. It is the ultimate Transitional Outdoor Living space designed for the North Texas climate.

This Luxury Pool-Side Retreat in Allen, TX, seamlessly blends a "Rustic Contemporary" aesthetic with functional, drought-tolerant design. The centerpiece is a naturalistic pool featuring a stacked Oklahoma chop stone waterfall and Oklahoma Moss Boulders, creating a private grotto feel. The surrounding "Southwestern" landscape prioritizes sustainability through xeriscaping, featuring architectural Century plants (Agave), Vitex (Chaste Trees), and vibrant native Texas perennials like red salvia. As the sun sets, the space is transformed by a professional low-voltage LED lighting system, featuring strategically placed path lights that highlight the textures of the stone and the silhouettes of the native plantings. It is the ultimate Transitional Outdoor Living space designed for the North Texas climate.

This Luxury Pool-Side Retreat in Allen, TX, seamlessly blends a "Rustic Contemporary" aesthetic with functional, drought-tolerant design. The centerpiece is a naturalistic pool featuring a stacked Oklahoma chop stone waterfall and Oklahoma Moss Boulders, creating a private grotto feel. The surrounding "Southwestern" landscape prioritizes sustainability through xeriscaping, featuring architectural Century plants (Agave), Vitex (Chaste Trees), and vibrant native Texas perennials like red salvia. As the sun sets, the space is transformed by a professional low-voltage LED lighting system, featuring strategically placed path lights that highlight the textures of the stone and the silhouettes of the native plantings. It is the ultimate Transitional Outdoor Living space designed for the North Texas climate.