This is a small urban garden constructed in the canyons of New York City. The patio area dominates the space leaving a small fringe of planting to soften the edges. Tall lattice fencing and a wood arbor provide a sense of privacy in an otherwise exposed site.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard brick patio container garden design in Chicago with no cover

Arts and crafts porch idea in DC Metro

Amelia B Lima
This is an example of an eclectic partial sun courtyard landscaping in San Diego.

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Denver

Mid-sized elegant backyard tile patio photo in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Taking advantage of the hollow interiors of our aluminum frames, this homeowner ran wire through and drilled holes in their railing for small bulbs that delicately line their new deck in light, perfect for evening entertainment.

To give their porch floor a new personality, the homeowners selected a stain-and-stamp design called Baltic cobblestone with a base color of French cream and a walnut release. We used the walnut release in the grout lines, too, for an extra dimension of detail. We installed the stain-and-stamp concrete as an overlay on the existing patio and extended the new patio beyond the original to create a grilling area.

Large mountain style wooden l-shaped open and metal railing staircase photo

Our owners were looking for a garden they could share with their large family. We created multiple seating areas including a firepit set in a gravel circle, surrounded by olive trees. The creamy gravel compliments the stone veneer on the firepit and BBQ. Container plants provide accents.

Patio - contemporary patio idea in San Francisco

Horizontal slat cedar privacy fence in woodland garden.

Deck - transitional deck idea in Denver

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic brown one-story wood exterior home remodel in Salt Lake City

Rick Schwarz
Patio - large contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Phoenix with a roof extension

The client's inspiration for the backyard was to incorporate the moroccan tile design from the mudroom into a part of the exterior, so we designed a custom screen and integrated it into the pergola.

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard concrete patio kitchen photo in San Diego with a pergola

Wind in the grass, water in the stone bed, rusted steel, cedar deck and cement raised bed. This garden has it going on!
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Houston.