Large farmhouse vinyl white outdoor kitchen porch idea in Nashville with decking and a roof extension

Created a small downtown backyard into a comfy, relaxing area. The vegetable beds are used year round.

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Los Angeles with a pergola

The backyard features a striking array of German-designed Dedon furniture, with the Orbit loveseat as a centerpiece. Although this home is located near the centre of Canada’s largest metropolitan area, the ravine’s towering timbers add an aura of being surrounded by nature.

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Lunardi
Inspiration for a mid-century modern backyard pool remodel in Tampa

Perfect for exercise or entertaining, this compact plunge pool tucks neatly behind the house in this urban Toronto yard. Underwater benches flanking the walk-in steps invite lounging, while a sheer descent waterfall adds drama to the raised ledgerock feature wall. Directly below is a powerful Badu Jet for lap swimming. The owners also use it for paddle practice in a kayak. The natural pond-look of the dark grey Armourcoat interior offers a pleasing contrast to the Wiarton flagstone coping and deck. (9 x 18, rectangular)

Partially recessed stainless steel spa with tile trim in this compact, San Fransisco backyard. Landscape design by Katharine Webster.
Hot tub - small modern courtyard concrete paver and rectangular aboveground hot tub idea in San Francisco

Irene Kalina-Jones
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in New York.

Mid-sized urban backyard rectangular and concrete lap pool photo in Seattle

Example of a trendy home design design in Toronto

Patio - traditional stone patio idea in Denver with a fire pit

Small backyard with expanded patio space. Red and White theme.
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Vancouver

Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain design in Cleveland

Wood work by: Ferreira Inc. Photographed by: Lisa Maksoudian
Trendy backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool photo in San Luis Obispo

This couple with a grown family wanted to turn their small suburban backyard into an oasis for casual evening entertaining. They assumed their budget would only allow for a large hot tub or small fibreglass pool. Thankfully, the designers at Betz came up with an innovative and affordable solution based on a custom-built vinyl liner spa/pool.

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Eileen G Designs
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Miami.