Back deck opens out to the side; stone pavers frame a sunken rectangular pool. Tony Soluri Photography
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Gary Knaub
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photo by Whit Preston
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The old concrete driveway was replaced with a contemporary pattern of large concrete slabs with small Mexican pebbles set in between in permeable resin. The other areas of this front landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Frenchmen's Club Mod by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photography by Mark Roskams. This outdoor space was tired and dated. We brought it into the present with modern luxuries, and an open, contemporary feel.

Ed Butera, ibi Designs
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Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
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Photo Credits: Gillian Crane Photography
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(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
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A changed floor plan repositioned a set of French doors leading to one of the home’s many outdoor patios. This new opening improved flow, convenience and access from the updated kitchen.

Back yard with swimming pool, spa, raised concrete deck seating area with lawn. Photo by Clark Dugger
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