After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

Photo of a large modern shade front yard stone garden path in Los Angeles.

Huge mediterranean beige two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Denver with a hip roof and a tile roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Inspiration for a mediterranean exterior home remodel in San Francisco

The owners of this vegetable garden purchased the undeveloped lot adjacent to their home and developed the sloping area into a collection of raised beds. - Photo by Kevin Bost

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun gravel water fountain landscape in Orange County.

Harvey Smith Photography
1960s exterior home idea in Orlando

Inspiration for a mediterranean custom-shaped pool remodel in Los Angeles

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

The French Chateau inspired Le Grand Rêve Mansion Estate of the North Shore's Winnetka, Illinois is Possibly the most beautiful homes I've ever had the privilege to shoot (and I've photographed hundred's of the finest custom built homes. Home owner Deborah Jarol's impeccable vision combined with architect Richard Landry is truly something to behold. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

Cottage white two-story exterior home photo in Birmingham

Raised fieldstone fire pit with bluestone caps Photo: Eustacia Marsales
Design ideas for a small farmhouse full sun backyard gravel landscaping in New York with a fire pit.

The view of the front façade of the guest cottage.
This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia for summer.

Beki Dawn Photography
Inspiration for an asian drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in San Diego.

Photograph by Pete Sieger
Bedroom - cottage medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Minneapolis

Cobble apron and chip seal driveway leading to the carriage house.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard stone driveway in Boston.

Semi-circular paver driveway cuts through the front yard. On the street side, the front island has a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. At night, the uplighting on the birch trees provide a dramatic focal point. The pavers in the driveway at the front and secondary entryways are permeable.