Outdoor Photos

Photo of a contemporary patio in Sydney with concrete pavers and no cover.

Design ideas for a beach style patio in Brisbane with concrete pavers and a pergola.

This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with concrete pavers and a pergola.

The woodland strolling garden combines steppers and shredded bark as it winds through the border, pausing at a “story stone”. Planting locations minimize disturbance to existing canopy tree roots and provide privacy within the yard.

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Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden, mulch and a wood fence.

This is an example of a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and concrete pavers.

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Mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete pavers and no cover.

This is close up view of the patio, outdoor kitchen and dining area. Complete with floating grill and towel storage space. Photo by Ryann Ford.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Austin with concrete pavers and no cover.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Contemporary front entrance with stone cap veneer, synthetic lawn, concrete steppers and Mexican pebbles.
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard verandah in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a roof extension.

A simple BBQ island w/ adjacent dining counter and deck is a great place to cook, dine, and entertain. BBQ island features a large format porcelain slab, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. A nearby covered patio with dining table w/ fireplace and TV are a great addition to this contemporary backyard.

A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.

Photo of a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Essen with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Photo of a country patio in Sacramento with concrete pavers and a roof extension.

The outdoor spaces of this modern home were redesigned with ipe decking and custom railings, new paving and California-friendly planting to create a relaxing hilltop retreat.

New covered front porch and walkway.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in Louisville with concrete pavers.

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard garden in Dallas with with path and concrete pavers.