photography by Joslyn Amato
Example of a large minimalist backyard concrete patio kitchen design in San Luis Obispo with a pergola

These wide, well-lit concrete stairs provide lovely light for evening gatherings. Designed and installed by Pistils Landscape Design + Build.
1950s exterior home idea in Portland

Located in Palo Alto's flood zone, this Eichler home underwent a phased renovation thoughtfully redesigned to accommodate a growing family of five, with an emphasis on school proximity and nearby grandparents. The bedroom wing was completely reconfigured, including a new front addition as a guest suite for grandparents, expanding the house to five bedrooms and three baths. Taller 9-foot ceilings were introduced in some areas, enhancing the overall openness—a lofty goal for an Eichler. The tranquil courtyard, a favorite spot for the family, was redesigned to allow parents to watch the kids while cooking. The backyard became a relaxing lounging area connected to the living room. Once dark living spaces were modernized by removing a low-hanging beam in the kitchen, adding skylights for natural light, and eliminating the fireplace to create a more functional entertainment space. Finally, new landscaping reflecting the client's heritage and some of the home's architectural elements, creates a harmonious indoor-outdoor flow. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA and Angela Alexander Interior Architecture: Klopf Architecture Bathroom Materials and Light Fixture Selection: Lucile Glessner Landscape Architect: Thuilot and Associates Photography: ©2024 Mariko Reed Year Completed: 2024 Location: Palo Alto, CA

Sandprints Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck remodel in San Luis Obispo with a fire pit and no cover

Farmhouse home design photo in Boston

Irene Kalina-Jones
Photo of an asian landscaping in New York.

This garden is part of author and designer Pamela Crawford's Palm Beach county trial gardens. She test plants and garden products prior to writing about them. Discover thousands of ideas for Palm Beach County landscapes on Pamela's web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes, container gardens, and outdoor living areas throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. She provides beautiful, custom designs that include professional installation of beautiful plant material, planters, and outdoor furniture and accessories.

Unique industrial aesthetic for this urban garden, in Trenton, NJ. Expression of the roof framing under the polycarbinate corrugated roof panels highlights the construction and industrial style. Galvanized roof panels were used for the shed walls. The window is a folly with mirror glass reflecting the surrounding greenery. A trellis in the open area is ideal for growing pole beans. andrewtuckerphotography.com

Japanese maple with a variety of annuals make this backyard corner a true statement piece in the design! Plantscape by Dirt Queen NYC.
Small eclectic backyard concrete patio container garden photo in Austin with an awning

King Garden Designs
Mid-sized elegant home design photo for fall in New York

This is the perfect idea for a backyard fence. Blend your PVC vinyl fence into the background with Grand Illusions Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Forest Green (E120) from Illusions Vinyl Fence. This V300-6E120 6'H x 8'W tongue and groove privacy fence with New England caps fades perfectly into the the lush landscaping in this photo. Color or wood grain Illusions Fence's help accent your yard while providing privacy and protection to your home or business. #fenceideas

Water spills over this reclaimed granite millstone and into a basin below.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard water fountain landscape in Boise.

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
Photo of a mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County for spring.

This low maintenance, clean, and modern landscape accents this beautifully restored craftsman home. Terrain worked with the Landscape Architect to install a custom made bluestone entry, paired with polished Mexican pebbles. Steel edging defines the landscape border materials. The simplistic wood and metal screen frames this front yard terrace.

Our beautiful Parkside greenhouse in the original black.
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Vancouver.

design: Studio TOOP, together with Marilies Tuinontwerpen location: Amsterdam (Noord), NL status: built in 2007, Kooter Hoveniers foto’s: 2012, Jolanthe Lalkens The challenge for this garden in Amsterdam Noord was to create ample space for a vegetable garden while preserving the view and providing enough structure that the garden also looks good in the winter. Also, the goats and chickens in the back of the garden needed to be easily accessible, even when the grass was wet. Studio TOOP achieved this by creating a path that isn't a path and at a same time emphasizing the width of the garden with polder-esque lines.

Fabulous Modern farmhouse kitchen with white on white and espresso accent cabinets and butlers pantry
Large cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Daniel Bosler Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard garden path in Los Angeles.