Trees trained along horizontal wires bring greenery to the fence line without a deep planting bed. Rectangular stepping stones cross the lawn beside the narrow planted border.

Jenn Lassa
This is an example of a small modern partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Chicago.

Finished product of limestone planter beds, and flagstone with zoysia grass joints.
Inspiration for a large rustic partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Austin.

Drawing inspiration from the traditional design of the house, Juergen’s team utilized bold linear elements like a rectangular pool with cascading water features to provide an elegant contrast to the landscape. Subtle details such as rectangular flower beds, an interlocking stonework design on both the patio and pool deck, and the patio furniture abound, providing visual balance and symmetry that accentuates the elegant simplicity of this unique landscape. Finally, the large patio with a built-in barbeque for entertaining unites the various elements of this design, making it a zen space for relaxation and play.

The rectangular fire feature sits within timber bench seating below the dining pavilion. Broad steps connect the two gathering spaces and make the change in level part of the garden composition.

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in New York

Mangaris hardwood Pergola shades relaxed dining space. Concrete planter provides colorful backrest. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Los Angeles

photos by Holly Lepere
Large transitional backyard tile patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Joe Palimeno has always been inspired by the work of Landscape Architect Robert Royston, a pioneering modernist who helped define landscape architecture in the early 1940s. Palimeno has said about past designs, “it has always been the driving force in my design work, to create functional and usable outdoor spaces, whether in a backyard garden or a regional use plan. The goal is the creation of delight, joy and serenity for the people who inhabit the space.” In this backyard, where crisp, clean lines run across the lawn to meet a vertical raw wood structure, a space is defined to offer serenity and relaxation.

This overhead view reveals the rectangular pool, integrated corner spa and surrounding lounge terraces. A straight stepping-stone path continues beside the lawn, connecting the water to the garden while mature trees and dense planting frame the property.

Photo of a mid-century modern landscaping in Raleigh.

Jeff Garland
Mid-century modern light wood floor great room photo in Detroit with white walls

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create two patios in an elongated yard in Cambridge, MA. The main patio features a concrete Techoblock paver for dining and entertaining. A secondary patio made of reclaimed bluestone at the rear of the yard is set in lawn. The two spaces complement each other and are separated by a new cedar wood shed, vegetable garden, and a rose garden. Blue hydrangeas, daylilies, tall grasses and a mix of perennials make this garden an oasis near Harvard Square. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Rectangular stepping stones cross the open lawn toward a stand of mature trees. Warm uplighting reveals the trunks and layered planting along the fence, giving the garden a welcoming glow beyond the pool terrace.

Lawn replaced with decomposed granite and low water planting beds. This plain rectangular-shaped back yard and tired lawn in Fairfax, CA was transformed by including curvaceous pathway, patios and garden beds. The plant palette includes a variety of colorful drought-tolerant plants that offer both flower and leaf colors and textures throughout every season. Such as Yarrow, Carex testacea, succulents, and fescue grasses. Photo and Design ©Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create two patios in an elongated yard in Cambridge, MA. The main patio features a concrete Techoblock paver for dining and entertaining. A secondary patio made of reclaimed bluestone at the rear of the yard is set in lawn. The two spaces complement each other and are separated by a new cedar wood shed, vegetable garden, and a rose garden. Blue hydrangeas, daylilies, tall grasses and a mix of perennials make this garden an oasis near Harvard Square. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

The dining room can have a big table for 8 guests. We have chosen a dark wood table with a shiny aluminium frame from Orient Express. The beautiful rectangular chandelier with the glass bubbles coming down is from Shades of Light.

Handsome bathroom remodel with furniture style vanity, relaxing soaking tub with an outdoor view, and tile shower with frameless glass door.
Mid-sized elegant master beige tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and beige floor corner bathtub photo with medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and a hinged shower door

Pool - coastal pool idea