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Fire pit patio, stepping stones and seatwall.
Example of a small southwest backyard stone patio design in Boise with a fire pit and no cover
Example of a small southwest backyard stone patio design in Boise with a fire pit and no cover


Daniel Nadelbach
Patio - large southwestern courtyard brick patio idea in Albuquerque with no cover
Patio - large southwestern courtyard brick patio idea in Albuquerque with no cover
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Visitors can step up to raised levels on both sides of the spa and pool: To the right is an outdoor seating area with a circular fire feature mounted in the cantilevered cast concrete steps. This feature mimics the form of the spa and has a sculptural fire element created by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based artist Elena Colombo. To the left is a deck with a fireplace – this one square and also embedded in the continuing line ofthe steps.
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Matt Vacca
Example of a mid-sized southwest backyard concrete paver patio design in Phoenix with a fire pit and a gazebo
Example of a mid-sized southwest backyard concrete paver patio design in Phoenix with a fire pit and a gazebo


Designed to embrace an extensive and unique art collection including sculpture, paintings, tapestry, and cultural antiquities, this modernist home located in north Scottsdale’s Estancia is the quintessential gallery home for the spectacular collection within. The primary roof form, “the wing” as the owner enjoys referring to it, opens the home vertically to a view of adjacent Pinnacle peak and changes the aperture to horizontal for the opposing view to the golf course. Deep overhangs and fenestration recesses give the home protection from the elements and provide supporting shade and shadow for what proves to be a desert sculpture. The restrained palette allows the architecture to express itself while permitting each object in the home to make its own place. The home, while certainly modern, expresses both elegance and warmth in its material selections including canterra stone, chopped sandstone, copper, and stucco.
Project Details | Lot 245 Estancia, Scottsdale AZ
Architect: C.P. Drewett, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ
Interiors: Luis Ortega, Luis Ortega Interiors, Hollywood, CA
Publications: luxe. interiors + design. November 2011.
Featured on the world wide web: luxe.daily
Photos by Grey Crawford


Southwestern style patio with roof extension and wood columns.
Architect: Urban Design Associates
Builder: R-Net Custom Homes
Interiors: Billie Springer
Photography: Thompson Photographic


This residence is a renovation of a traditional landscape into a contemporary garden. Custom contemporary steel planters complement the steel detailing on the home and offer an opportunity to highlight unique native plant species. A large front yard living space offers easy socialization with this active neighborhood. The spectacular salvaged 15ft Organ Pipe Cactus grabs your eye as you enter the residence and anchors the contemporary garden.
The back terrace has been designed to create inviting entertainment areas that overlook the golf course as well as protected private dining areas. A large family gathering spot is nestled between the pool and centered around the concrete fire pit. The relaxing spa has a negative edge that falls as a focal point towards the master bedroom.
A secluded private dining area off of the kitchen incorporates a steel louver wall that can be opened and closed providing both privacy from adjacent neighbors and protection from the wind. Masses of succulents and cacti reinforce the structure of the home.
Project Details:
Architect: PHX Architecture
Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments
Photography: Art Holeman


Photo taken by, Bernard Andre
Large southwest backyard tile patio fountain photo in San Francisco with a pergola
Large southwest backyard tile patio fountain photo in San Francisco with a pergola


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Mid-sized southwest backyard stone patio photo in Phoenix
Mid-sized southwest backyard stone patio photo in Phoenix


Example of a large southwest backyard stone patio design in Orange County with a fire pit and a gazebo


Scott Sandler
Large southwest backyard patio photo in Phoenix with a fireplace and a gazebo
Large southwest backyard patio photo in Phoenix with a fireplace and a gazebo


Example of a mid-sized southwest backyard stone patio design in Los Angeles with no cover and a fireplace


Photos by ©ThompsonPhotographic.com 2019
A passion for the Southwest inspires one couple to turn their garden into a vibrant showcase for Sonoran Desert flora.
By Nancy Erdmann | Photography by Steve Thompson
For someone who loves to garden and has done so in many areas of the U.S., taking on the challenge of a rocky, boulder-strewn hillside lot in the Sonoran Desert is something that Carey Bertsch relishes. “I was born in Scotland but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. My husband, Robin, is from Indiana. We have always loved everything about the Southwest. The sunny, arid climate; the lifestyle; the flora; the fauna—they all resonate with us,” she remarks.
As such, the couple, who are based in Colorado, decided to purchase a part-time residence in Arizona. They found a Santa Fe Territorial-style home that’s tucked into the base of a steep slope in North Scottsdale’s Estancia community. Populated with natural boulder outcroppings, the property’s landscape was rudimentary at best. “But we saw the potential and knew it could be so much more,” recalls Carey. She and her husband lived in the house for several years before making any major changes; they recently completed a total exterior remodel.
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Photo Credits: Steven Thompson
Patio - large southwestern backyard tile patio idea in Phoenix with a fire pit and a roof extension
Patio - large southwestern backyard tile patio idea in Phoenix with a fire pit and a roof extension
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