Backyard Living in Scottsdale with Desert Planters

Brought new life to this complete home renovation. Taking bare dirt to this outdoor desert garden dream. Pavers, raised planters, desert garden, boulders, landscape lighting, pergola dining area, lush desert plants and flowers, incorporated existing palms trees, and designed to last.

Ice Marble Driveway and Patio Pavers & Oceana Ledgestone

StoneHardscapes, LLC

Photo of a transitional garden in Miami.

Home Extension, Pilgrims Way, Guildford

50 Degrees North Architects

Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.

Merida Arquitectos Casona Sirena Patio Central

Merida Arquitectos

Merida Architects Casona Sirenas has a Central Patio with U shape, keeping the original architectural body and building two addition to provide with eight bedrooms to this amazing home in Santa Ana neighborhood in Merida Centro in Merida Yucatan Mexico. The maya laja stone were brought to the site and carrie inside one by one.

Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountains

Blue Thumb

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Other with a water feature.

Misc

Blooming Desert Pools and Landscapes

Large transitional backyard garden in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Landscape Lighting

Michigan Chandelier Company

This is an example of a large transitional backyard garden in Detroit with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Neutral Whole Home Painting Project

Daniel Clark Painting Contractor

Photo of a mid-sized transitional partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Chamonix

Randle Siddeley

Transitional garden in London.

Private Residence-Ocean Bluff

Stepstone, Inc.

Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a transitional garden in Los Angeles.

Traditional Countryside

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Ithecaw Creek Project

Embellish Interiors

www.philshepard.com
This is an example of a transitional garden in Charleston.

Pool Dining Pavilion

Crisp Architects

Photo of a transitional garden in New York.

Cape Cod Retreat

User

A seating area next to the tennis court provides space for homeowners and guests to watch a match while relaxing in the shade. Photo by Charles Mayer.

1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living

Shearon Design Collective

1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.

Residential Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska

McKay Landscape Lighting

The front of the home has grand architectural features. Lighting designer Jerry McKay incorporated fixtures that matched the proportions of the home. Solid copper and brass bollards illuminate the front entrance and driveway to create an inviting ambiance and guide guests. Learn more about the landscape lighting design: https://www.mckaylighting.com/blog/landscape-lighting-design-elkhorn-home-with-pond-waterfall-feature

Exterior Update

Sue Oda

After one of the family took a fall on a slippery, sloped and painted walkway, our clients decided it was time to update their home's entry walkway. A large cedar tree, in poor health, also dripped sap on the sidewalk and parked cars, creating a sticky mess. We replaced the tree and water wasting lawn with drought tolerant alternatives and created a lighted, flagstone pathway, with custom steel railing leading to the front door. In the backyard, our clients wanted to create a space for entertaining, hanging out with their grandchildren, and growing their own vegetables. The yard was replaced with a flagstone patio including a large raised bed. We also hid the air conditiong unit to create a convivial and functional area.

Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products

Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional front yard driveway in Minneapolis.

Hunting Valley Transitional Pool House

Alair Homes Solon

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Cleveland with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lhakim

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

This project was a beautiful collaboration between J.Montgomery Landscape Architects and the Architect remodeling the house and cabana structure. The original 1928 Art Deco home underwent its own transformation, while we designed the landscape to perfectly match. The clients wanted a style reminiscent of a Country Club experience, with an expansive pool, outdoor kitchen with a shade structure, and a custom play area for the kids. Bluestone paving really shines in this setting, offsetting the classic Sonoma-style architecture and framing the contemporary gas fire pit with its blue accents. Landscape lighting enhances the site by night for evening gatherings or a late-night swim. In front, a bluestone entrance leads out to paver driveway and styled front gate. Plantings throughout are Water Efficiency Landscape certified, accenting the front hardscape and back terraces with beautiful low-water color.

Transitional Blue Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Transitional Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own transitional garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Transitional Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a transitional garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a transitional garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your transitional garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.