Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Inspiration for a modern rooftop deck remodel in Austin with a pergola

A peaceful backyard sanctuary featuring a crackling fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating, paired with a gently cascading stream over natural stone, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and connection with nature.

Intimate Spaces turns unusable area into functional and beautiful spaces. Over 380 landscape timbers were used on this project. Retaining walls don't have to be ugly!

This cute backyard patio was renovated to provide an outdoor seating area with a firepit by Benintoshape, bar seating for entertaining and a cozy dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Barbara designed perennials and bulbs to be added to the existing shade garden spaces and new plantings were incorporated to provide more seasonal color and interest in the rose garden. New shade tolerant shrubs and groundcovers were added under a large Norway Maple tree that cast considerable shade in the backyard. A new stepping stone path provided access to the nearby sunny lawn and playscape in the side yard. The back and side yards were enclosed with a picket fence to keep the pets and children safe. Comfortable lounge furniture by Janus et Cie and pillows by Elaine Smith were placed in the renovated patio space. The dining area was covered with a Tuuci cantilever umbrella for additional shade in the afternoon.

Inspiration for a large transitional courtyard tile and rectangular lap pool remodel in Minneapolis

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver and rectangular full sun water slide remodel for summer in Phoenix

Request Free Quote This swimming pool measures 18'0" x 36'0" and the raised spa is 7'0" round. Surrounded by Indiana Limestone coping, the pool is set off by the concrete paver decking and retaining walls which define the rest area. An ample sunshelf provides tanning inside the pool, and an automatic safety cover with custom stone lid system keeps the kids safe and the pool clean and efficient.

Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete patio kitchen remodel in Orange County with no cover

Example of a mid-sized trendy rooftop outdoor kitchen deck design in Philadelphia with an awning

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Atlanta

The boulder walls and terraced patios help manage changes in elevation by creating level spaces and holding back literally tons of earth.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard stone retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

New Culver City backyard kid play space with All-Safe Pool Netting.
Mid-sized minimalist backyard deck photo in Los Angeles

Up high view of the enclosed garden space with wonderful potting shed. Raised garden beds along with the pebble gravel and chip and dale fence keep this area clean and neat - plus safe from roaming animals. Note the metal roof on the potting shed - another nice touch.

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic partial sun backyard stone walkway in Seattle.

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

All-Safe Pool Net cover spa. Dekor Dek Dots help illuminate hardwood deck and adult and kid play space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard patio remodel in Los Angeles with decking

Photos by A4 Architecture. For more information about A4 Architecture + Planning and the Beachmound Cottage visit www.A4arch.com
Small elegant front porch photo in Providence with decking

Request Free Quote This paradise in the Urban Jungle measures 8'0" x 16'0" and is 4'0" deep. It features LED colored lighting, full-width steps and sunshelf with bubblers, a 16'0" bench, and an in-floor cleaning system. An automatic pool safety cover with custom walk-on stone lid keeps the pool surface clean and safe. Indiana LImestone Coping finishes the look and the natural stone decking provides ample seating around the pool. Onyx exposed aggregate pool finish gives the final touch to this amazing compact recreation space. Photos by Larry Huene