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Single front door - rustic single front door idea in Other with a red front door

Photography by Brent Bear
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard brick landscaping in San Francisco.

Naturalistic meadow.
Design ideas for a large rustic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in San Diego.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun stone formal garden in San Francisco.

Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. This place is all about a great outdoor space with just enough house for in case it rains! The pocket sized garden makes a titanic impact bringing a little intimate, livable space to the expansive scenery. Restrained plantings take their cue from the glorious setting. Sweeps of native grasses and succulents dot the garden with olive trees for shade. Dramatic succulents in pots as juxtapose the simple background. The goal was to blend a few practical uses such as wind protected dining and lounging, a hot tub and a fire pit into the nearly undisturbed surroundings. The cedar hot tub is tucked into hillside and surrounded by fieldstone walls and fish-scale flagstone. A small flash-heater provides a warm water shower under an olive next to the tub for de-sanding before plunging into the tub for post-surf warm-up. Meandering gravel paths and lyrical fieldstone "tole work" on the floor plane brings movement to the garden and ties the long narrow space together. The campfire circle (fueled by propane) and lanterns in the trees invite outdoor evening entertainment. Driftwood details - surf rack, stools around the fire pit, posts for hanging lanterns - complete this idyllic surf camp. Cowabunga, dude!

Design ideas for a front yard garden path in Chicago.

The raked garden has been a area for our client to dabble with various raking designs in the gravel.
Inspiration for a large asian shade backyard gravel garden path in Milwaukee.

These wide stairs provide a dramatic entry into the backyard. All hardscape and plantings designed and installed by Pistils Landscape Design + Build.

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Curved mangaris walkway with custom tapered planks; Photo-Margaret Lopatriello
Beach style water fountain deck photo in San Diego

Beautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
Large trendy white two-story wood and board and batten house exterior photo in Austin with a shed roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone garden path in Orange County.

Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic partial sun front yard gravel landscaping in Atlanta.

handcrafted wrought iron garden gates with hand fused glass
This is an example of a small modern full sun front yard stone landscaping in Seattle for spring.

Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio remodel in Sacramento

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

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Example of a mid-sized beach style beige two-story wood house exterior design in Jacksonville with a hip roof

Installed by Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc. Designed by Juanita Salisbury, LA Kelsey Schweickert Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Installed by Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc. Designed by Juanita Salisbury, LA Kelsey Schweickert Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco.