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North Dallas Modern Backyard
North Dallas Modern Backyard
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a hot tub.
Irvine - Modern Concrete Bench with Fireplace
Irvine - Modern Concrete Bench with Fireplace
M & J Star Construction, Inc.M & J Star Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slab and a gazebo/cabana.
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Live Oak ManorsLive Oak Manors
Design ideas for a large modern backyard patio in Atlanta with concrete pavers and no cover.
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Privacy wall and deck
Privacy wall and deck
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
Sara Bendrick
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden in San Diego.
Low ipe fence and gate with lawn and view in background
Low ipe fence and gate with lawn and view in background
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in Denver with natural stone pavers and a water feature.
Manhattan Penthouse Garden
Manhattan Penthouse Garden
Dragonetti Brothers LandscapesDragonetti Brothers Landscapes
Mid-sized modern rooftop deck in New York with a container garden and no cover.
Help Preserve The Longevity Of Your Design - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Help Preserve The Longevity Of Your Design - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Trex material for the spa decking will preserve the longevity of the design.
Inspiration for a modern garden in San Diego.
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard deck in New York with no cover.
A new build needs a new garden
A new build needs a new garden
Sprout UpSprout Up
A bespoke raised bed full of perennials, bulbs and herbs. Three steps / seats are also small storage areas.
This is an example of a small modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and decking.
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Modern Backyard Remodel
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Modern Backyard Remodel
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
Modern outdoor kitchen constructed of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) with 4" double waterfall countertop. Kitchen includes seating with pendant lights overhead, decorative niche, teppanyaki grill, sink, gas grill and refrigerator. Privacy wall featuring wood-look porcelain tile, floating shelves and television and accent lighting. Photo by Vania Hardtle
Backyard Escape
Backyard Escape
Intex Design and ConstructionIntex Design and Construction
Small space, outdoor living in West Hollywood, CA
Photo of a small modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Modern Duplex Front Yard
Modern Duplex Front Yard
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
A permeable driveway and clear cedar trash enclosure are complemented by low-growing plantings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard driveway in Portland with concrete pavers.
Custom Fire Pit
Custom Fire Pit
James C. Grimes Land DesignJames C. Grimes Land Design
Custom, in ground fire pit extends the season for this homeowner.
Large modern backyard patio in New York with a fire feature.
Slim Rear Garden
Slim Rear Garden
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Design ideas for a small modern backyard shaded garden for summer in London with a container garden and natural stone pavers.
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Past Jobs
Bomanite TorontoBomanite Toronto
Mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Toronto with concrete pavers for summer.

Modern Outdoor Design Ideas

Custom Concrete Fire Pit
Custom Concrete Fire Pit
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette. Front & Backyard Landscape Design - La Jolla, CA Here, a succulent garden is the highlight, with some decorative pebbles and boulders used in combination as accents with a low-water-use plant palette. A horizontal screen fence made of beautiful cumaru wood is in the foreground, with a modern paver driveway in view. Here, a succulent garden with vibrant flowers can be viewed in the foreground. This aloe plant with coral flowers is a great example of a low-water-use focal plant. The modern paver driveway highlights this modern design featuring low-water-use olive trees in mass groupings. The cumaru wood fence can be viewed in the background. Also in view are boulders, which were found on the property and repurposed in the landscape. The modern paver driveway is in view, with native grasses used to give movement as they sway in the wind. The design incorporates this beautiful old pine (on the right)that was on the property. This view of the driveway shows how boulders found on the property were incorporated into the design, with the cumaru wood screen fence and low-water-use olive trees also in view. This view shows the modern design of the house and the paver driveway. Also in view is theMexican beach pebble bed with modern grasses. A modern bridge entry over a succulent gardencan be seen in the background. This photo shows the modern bridge entry over a succulent garden. The modern architecture is showcased here, and in the foreground, flowering succulents contrast nicely with the wood. A view of the modern architecture of the home and the paver driveway, with native grasses incorporated to create movement in the landscape. Colorful grasses create movement here in this side view of the home. A succulent garden with a low-water-use plant palette and colorful flowering plants is featured. Boulders found on the property have been repurposed in the landscape. In this view, different colors and textures are used to create visual interest. The low-water-use olive trees and succulent garden are pictured. Here, a concrete fire pit is pictured with built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. Throw pillows have been added to give splashes of color. Behind the seating area are tall modern grasses, used to soften the screen area in the back. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with the concrete fire pit and built-in bench seating made of cumaru wood. An indoor/outdoor room is pictured with the concrete firepit in the foreground. A convenient outdoor dining room is shown here, featuring a modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands. A colorful umbrella, cushions and flower pots create visual interest. The cumaru horizontal wood screen has been added to create privacy. The expansive balcony off this modern home allows residents to enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The deck is constructed of cumaru wood, with cable rail wrapped around it. A native, low-water-use plant palette is featured in the foreground. Featured here are steps with cable rail leading down to the lower terrace. Concrete steppers in the grass create a walking path to the deck area under the balcony. The space was designed around the old pine in the foreground that was kept to add character. Also in view is a turf play area for kids. Here, a balcony with cable rail is pictured, along with a private garden with ocean view off the master bedroom. A modern concrete hardscape with Mexican beach pebble bands is featured, along with a low-water-use palette.
Brighton Family Pool and Spa
Brighton Family Pool and Spa
Neptune Swimming PoolsNeptune Swimming Pools
Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete slab.
Sunset Park Residence
Sunset Park Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
Randomized concrete pavers in a gravel courtyard.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.
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