A large Buddha defines the patio area. A stone pathway wends its way through the landscape and past the rain garden.
Design ideas for an asian partial sun stone landscaping in Seattle.

Marion Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Tim Murphy Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic full sun and drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver garden path in Denver.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern beige two-story stucco exterior home remodel in Phoenix with a shingle roof

William Carson Joyce
This is an example of a farmhouse full sun backyard garden path in San Diego for summer.

A mediterranean look in the desert with lantana added for color and softness. Pascale Sucato
Design ideas for a southwestern drought-tolerant and desert front yard landscaping in Phoenix.

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Large minimalist white one-story stucco exterior home photo in Las Vegas

The final photo of this great , small and functional backyard. With artificial turf in place and the existing landscaping this backyard becomes very functional!

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Orange County.

Patio - traditional patio idea in Grand Rapids with a fire pit

Patio - large contemporary backyard tile patio idea in Phoenix with a roof extension and a fireplace

Design ideas for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

Example of a trendy patio design in Las Vegas with a fire pit

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Phoenix for spring.

Craftsman Style Cottage Spring 2014 David Morello
Inspiration for a craftsman shade backyard stone landscaping in Houston.

Belgard Mirage Glocal Paver stairs trimmed with steel edging welcome guests to a modern home and courtyard. Drought tolerant landscaping and outdoor lighting soften stone masonry and steel accents.

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This is an example of a small asian drought-tolerant backyard stone water fountain landscape in Seattle.