Small Backyard Design Ideas

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
good walls structure (open up top) and color - good color - better if it was a bit roomier. - mjm2639

Succulent wall
Photo of a small contemporary backyard landscaping in Orange County.
Love to have a smaller version of this - tanya_salter

ample seating allows for dining, gathering, and play at the versatile rear yard space, which can be directly accessed from the interior study/office
Example of a small coastal backyard concrete patio design in Orange County
Mesa - webuser_516208521

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Patio - small contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Portland with a gazebo
The outdoor patio concept, plus the overhead trellis with vine. - webuser_667775719

Small residential garden to suite a modern house and active children. -kwmla-
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard landscaping in San Francisco.
simple, modern, courtyard, seating, river rock, bamboo, folly, sculpture - scott_broussard70

Ryan Theede
Inspiration for a small scandinavian backyard deck remodel in Charlotte with a roof extension
this just popped up and reminded me of your michigan house :) - susan_yeley

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
gate firepit area for space by workshop - sbu485

"Built in 1920 as a summer cottage-by-the-sea, this classic, north Laguna cottage long outlived its original owners. Now, refreshed and restored, the home echos with the soul of the early 20th century, while giving its surf-focused family the essence of 21st century modern living. Timeless textures of cedar shingles and wood windows frame the modern interior, itself accented with steel, stone, and sunlight. The best of yesterday and the sensibility of today brought together thoughtfully in a good marriage." Photo by Chad Mellon
Dipping pool on the side of the house - alintner162

The upper lawn for the kids to play with a vegetable garden on the side
Photo of a small contemporary partial sun backyard stone vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco for summer.
Like the clean look of this one. - barbaraclayton

The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton
Raised Planter, Vegetables, Barnwood, Potager, formal - scott_broussard70

Featured in Home & Design Magazine, this Chevy Chase home was inspired by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and built/designed by Anthony Wilder's team of architects and designers.
Interesting plunge pool design. - paul_deeringer

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard formal garden in San Francisco.
perfect for yoga and meditation...Namaste - godessdreia_maranu

Creo Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a small modern backyard landscaping in San Francisco.
Grass (artificial) mixed with gravel dining area. Trees places along fence - jerose

Example of a small 1960s backyard patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a roof extension
This is an exterior version of the column and beam configuration I'm envisioning where the two members form an inverted "L" versus the typical inverted "U". I would do the support columns or pilasters along the interior wall and have them connect to beams of same size that terminate at the exterior wall. Like ribs. - mkustusch

The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.
Natural Stone - Warm Colour Scheme - webuser_300290958

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard stone patio remodel in Phoenix
outside space by the garage - feliciamal

Steven Marshall
Photo of a small beach style backyard landscaping in Boston with a fire pit.
Firepit...no, but getting closer - skyvu80

Small elegant backyard rectangular and stone hot tub photo in Dallas
love the style of this. indoor/outdoor feel. - bubbiebub