Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Orange County with decking.

Encircling a sleek pool, this garden for a growing family offers comfortable spaces in which to play, relax and dine. New raised planters and containers overflow with citrus, herbs and colorful Mediterranean plantings. Synthetic turf provides a soft, inviting play place in a shady area of the yard. Photo by Martin Cox

Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in Philadelphia with a fire pit and no cover

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Pool house - huge 1960s three-story and backyard stone and rectangular beige pool house idea in Dallas with a hip roof and a metal roof

Photo by Ryann Ford
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

Brantley Photography
Example of a trendy backyard pool design in Miami

Example of an ornate backyard rectangular pool house design in New York

Patio - large rustic backyard gravel patio idea in Philadelphia

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard stone and rectangular lap pool house remodel in Phoenix

Shelly Harrison
Traditional two-story wood exterior home idea in Boston with a gambrel roof

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Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

Inspiration for a small transitional backyard stone and rectangular hot tub remodel in Dallas

This late 70's ranch style home was recently renovated with a clean, modern twist on the ranch style architecture of the existing residence. We were hired to create the entire outdoor environemnt including the new pool and spa. Similar to the renovated home, this aquatic environment was designed to take a traditional pool and gives it a clean, modern twist. The site proved to be perfect for a long, sweeping curved water feature that can be seen from all of the outdoor gathering spaces as well as many rooms inside the residence. This design draws people outside and allows them to explore all of the features of the pool and outdoor spaces. Features of this resort like outdoor environment include play pool with two lounge areas with LED lit bubblers, Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen Luminous series pool finish, Lightstreams glass tile, spa with six custom copper Bobe water spillway scuppers, water feature wall with three custom copper Bobe water scuppers, Fully automated with Pentair Equipment, LED lighting throughout the pool and spa, gathering space with automated fire pit, lounge deck area, synthetic turf between step pads and deck and a fully loaded Gourmet outdoor kitchen to meet all the entertaining needs. This outdoor environment cohesively brings the clean & modern finishes of the renovated home seamlessly to the outdoors to a pool and spa for play, exercise and relaxation. Photography: Daniel Driensky

Caroline Mardon
Photo of a traditional gender-neutral landscaping in London.

Mark Boisclair Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio remodel in Phoenix with a fire pit and a gazebo

Design ideas for a transitional backyard water fountain landscape in Dallas.

This is an example of a small contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in New York.