Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard brick patio remodel in Toronto with a fire pit and no cover

Landscape Architect: Stephen Prassas, RLA; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard stone landscaping in Chicago.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard tile and custom-shaped lap pool fountain design in New Orleans

Landscape Techniques
Large arts and crafts backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub photo in New York

The landscape design incorporates two styles of retaining wall. For the first style, square and rectangular Green Mountain ashlar granite harmonizes with existing masonry on the house.

This tongue in groove, 9'x15' living structure is made of Douglas Fir with a corrugated steel roof. The patio is laid in Banas flagstone with a raised garden bench. The risers and bench are made with Brussels Dimensional Stone and Wiarton sawn bed building stone.

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

Large trendy light wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Phoenix with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized cottage backyard concrete and rectangular lap pool design

pool and backyard patio photographer: Rick Ueda
Trendy backyard concrete and rectangular pool fountain photo in Los Angeles

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a nautical inspired patio at a residence in Dennis, MA. We chose to use natural cleft true blue rectangular bluestone pavers to represent the ocean. The client opted for matching grey patio furniture that blended in with the stone, and accented the patio with a white and blue floral border. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes LLC.

Large minimalist backyard and open concept concrete and rectangular dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a concealed tv

Water Feature, Water Wall with Flower Box on top, in Flagstone Patio setting with Fire Pit.
Patio - traditional patio idea in St Louis

Rick Abalos
Patio - contemporary side yard partial sun patio idea in Sacramento with a fire pit

What an exquisite expression of ultra modern design. The materials and architecture mesh beautifully with the home, starting with the custom travertine marble coping and deck, accented by a raised sitting area in Brazilian Ipe hardwood plus a zero edge perimeter overflow spa clad in polished Eramosa stone. The raised stone wall on the left features the dramatic sounds of five 7-foot-wide sheer descent waterfalls. They light up at night in a spectrum of vibrant colours. The elegant cabana, which perches over a ravine, houses a bathroom, laundry room, shower and bar. (24 x 41, custom rectangular)

Rear elevation of a brick two-story home overlooking a rectangular in-ground pool set in a broad concrete pool deck. A wood staircase leads to the rear entry, with a paver patio, lounge seating, and mature plantings framing the yard. Whole-home gut remodel in Fort Lee, NJ by WA Construct.

Mid-sized trendy backyard brick patio photo in Toronto with a fire pit and no cover

The client wanted to transform the backyard into a space that would be perfect for relaxing or for entertaining friends and family. On the wishlist were a pool, an outdoor living space, and an outdoor kitchen. The design started by locating the vinyl liner, rectangular swimming pool (with auto cover) in the optimal location. From there, we designed an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven off the back of the house. Nearby, we included a cabana with bar seating, a TV, and a bathroom. All of this is on a Nicolock Alpine Ridge Granite City blend paver patio. To work with the existing slope of the property, we designed and installed a raised patio on one side of the pool; the perfect spot for lounging poolside. Lush plantings were installed to create multi-seasonal interest throughout the backyard and pool area.

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in San Francisco.