Annie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard deck in Sydney.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard deck in Sydney.
Interior Design By Jo
This outdoor setting makes great use of the apartment's large private balcony.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary deck in Brisbane.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary deck in Brisbane.
Dylan Barber Building Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular pool in Geelong with natural stone pavers.
Taylor Knights
Outdoor dining area
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with concrete slab and a roof extension.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with concrete slab and a roof extension.
Verdance Landscape Architecture
The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Outdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete pavers and no cover.
Landscapes by Terra
A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Bruce Saunders Photography, CGLLC
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and no cover.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard patio in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and no cover.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
This garden house was designed by owner and architect, Shirat Mavligit. The wooden section of outer wall is actually the outer section of a central volume that creates an enlarged open space bisecting the home interior. The windows create a view corridor within the home that allows visitors to see all the way through to the back yard.
Occupants of the home looking out through these windows feel as if they are sitting in the middle of a garden. This architectural theme of volume and line of site is so powerful that it became the inspiration for the modern landscape design we developed in the front, back, and side yards of the property.
We began by addressing the issue of too much open space in the front yard. It has no surrounding fence, and it faces a very busy street in Houston’s Rice Village Area. After careful study of the home façade, our team determined that the best way to set aside a large portion of private space in front of the home was to construct a landscape berm.
This land art form adds a sense of dimension and psychological boundary to the scene. It is built of core 10 steel and stands 16 inches tall. This is just high enough for guests to sit on, and it provides an ideal sunbathing area for summer days.
The sweeping contour of the berm offsets the rigid linearity of the home with a softer architectural detail. Its linear progression gives the modern landscape design a dynamic sense of movement.
Moving to the back yard, we reinforced the home’s central volume and view corridor by laying a rectilinear line of gravel parallel to an equivalent section of grass. Near the corner of the house, we created a series of gravel stepping pads that lead guests from the gravel run, through the grass, and into a vegetable garden.
The heavy use of gravel does several things. It communicates a sense of control by containing the vitality of the lawn within an inorganic, mathematically precise space. This feeling of contained life force is common in modern landscape design. This also adds the functional advantage of a low-maintenance space where only minimal lawn care is needed. Gravel also has its own unique aesthetic appeal. Its dark color compliments both the grass and the house, providing an ideal lead-in to the space of the vegetable garden.
This same rectilinear geometry was applied to the side yard, but the materials were reversed to add dramatic effect. Here, the field is gravel, and the stepping pads are made from grass. Heavy gauge steel planters were set into the gravel to house separate plantings of Zoysia. The pads run from the library to the kitchen, allowing visitors to travel between the two as if they are walking on a floor decorated with grass.
The lawn in all three yards is planted with Zoysia grass. This species of grass is frequently used in modern landscape design because it requires only moderate amounts of water to retain its exceptionally fine texture. When mowed, it presents a clean, well-manicured lawn that compliments the conservatism of the home.
Coats Homes
Photo of a large transitional backyard patio in Dallas with decking, an awning and a fire feature.
Allison Companies Inc
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular pool in Nashville with natural stone pavers and a hot tub.
Terrasse et Jardin de Paris
Aménagement d'un jardin avec terrasse. Surface totalement gazonnée. Conception d'un mini golf pour compléter le jardin. Positionnement des grands pots .
Ambiance Garden Design, LLC
Backyard Renovation for family looking to share time with friends and dogs.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.
Georgia Lindsay Garden Design
Verbena bonariensis arching over Convovulous centrum.
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in London.
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in London.
Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Extraordinary greenery defines this ultra-modern landscape build. Edible beds show off bright greens, contrasting with the grey of the concrete walls. Ornamental grasses and stunning rock accents add a pop of earthy brightness.
Sarah Herman Landscape Design
You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772
Timberline Patio Covers
A cedar free-standing, gable style patio cover with beautiful landscaping and stone walkways that lead around the house. This project also has a day bed that is surrounded by landscaping and a water fountain.
Jackie and the Beanstalk
One of the key elements of this design was the privacy the couple was hoping to achieve with plantings. I used many large, evergreen shrubs that should give complete privacy within a couple of years.
Podocarpus, Prunus caroliniana, Podocarpus 'Icee Blue' Blue Spruce
Jacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
Large traditional backyard patio in New York with a fire feature, no cover and tile.
Green Outdoor Design Ideas
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