Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a transitional backyard stone patio remodel in San Francisco with a pergola and a fireplace

The program consists of a detached Guest House with full Kitchen, Living and Dining amenities, Carport and Office Building with attached Main house and Master Bedroom wing. The arrangement of buildings was dictated by the numerous majestic oaks and organized as a procession of spaces leading from the Entry arbor up to the front door. Large covered terraces and arbors were used to extend the interior living spaces out onto the site. All the buildings are clad in Texas limestone with accent bands of Leuders limestone to mimic the local limestone cliffs in the area. Steel was used on the arbors and fences and left to rust. Vertical grain Douglas fir was used on the interior while flagstone and stained concrete floors were used throughout. The flagstone floors extend from the exterior entry arbors into the interior of the Main Living space and out onto the Main house terraces.

Photo of a traditional landscaping in Atlanta.

Contemporary concrete retaining wall with stucco to match.
Photo of a large contemporary full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego with a fire pit for spring.

This project was designed by Gregory Thomas of CG&S design build. http://www.cgsdb.com/

This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/

The distinct spaces can be seen from this overhead view. The dining area is separated from the social space by three large containers on one side and from the fire pit by a low profile planting bed on the other side. A small grill with counter is conveniently located near the three season room. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting, new plantings and sitting patio of concrete pavers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun and drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Seattle for summer.

Benny Chan
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story metal exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a large modern drought-tolerant and shade front yard gravel retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.

Mid-sized elegant backyard round lap pool fountain photo in New York with decking

Jeri Koegel
Example of a beach style white three-story exterior home design in Orange County

Belgard Catalina with Weston wall border. Fx lighting highlights a beautiful transformation of Synthetic turf and drip irrrigation for a simple and practical backyard. HWH Home and Garden - Daniel Haniger 650-204-4444

The house and swimming pool were designed to take full advantage of the magnificent and idyllic setting. A custom, Nutmeg Round retaining wall was built to raise and level the property and keep the swimming pool close to the home. A vanishing edge runs over 40ft along the full length of the pool and gives the illusion of dropping into the wetlands below. The pools is surrounded by an expansive, earth color Sahara Granite deck and equipped with an automatic cover. Phil Nelson Imaging

Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a traditional partial sun courtyard brick formal garden in Cleveland.

Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio idea in Boston with a fire pit and no cover

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch formal garden in New York for spring.

Example of a beach style gray exterior home design in Boston