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vaso peritos interior designSmall contemporary back formal garden in San Francisco with a potted garden.
All Backyard FunThe 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.
MHK Architecture & PlanningThis is an example of a small nautical back rectangular swimming pool in Miami.
New Eco LandscapesPhotos by Lori Cannava
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in New York with no cover and natural stone paving.
This is an example of a small contemporary back patio in New York with no cover and natural stone paving.
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCGravel pathways with aRose garland running along one side. A selection of perennials along pathway to include Oriental Poppies, Salvia, Allium bulbs, Ladies Mantle an d Acanthus.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignA family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior.
This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool.
Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design.
The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool.
While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture.
At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool.
We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth.
The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.
Robert Kaner Interior DesignPhoto of a small world-inspired back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Miami with concrete paving and a water feature.
Hey Nice GardenIn Oakland we designed a small front yard that packs a lot of color. This new perennial garden is low-water and provides a lush setting in contrast to the wide open walkway to the front porch. The clean symmetry of the poured concrete path is offset by the wild display of flowering plants.
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Small classic back swimming pool in Los Angeles with fencing.
Small classic back swimming pool in Los Angeles with fencing.
Gilbertson PhotographyGilbertson Photography
This is an example of a small classic veranda in Minneapolis with decking.
This is an example of a small classic veranda in Minneapolis with decking.
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCVicky Martel
Small country back rectangular swimming pool in Boston with natural stone paving.
Small country back rectangular swimming pool in Boston with natural stone paving.
Bayview BuildersDavid Burroughs
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
Cording Landscape DesignAlan & Linda Detrick Photography
Irregular bluestone walkway. Natural boulders used to create sandbox - can easily be transformed into a rock garden when the children are grown.
Gui Rebelo | Architecture PhotographyThis is an example of a small modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Berlin with concrete slabs.
Studio 22a ArchitectsInspiration for a small world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupRebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Burlington with decking, a roof extension and steps.
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Burlington with decking, a roof extension and steps.
UserCustom designed retirement home on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
Ryan Nelson Photography © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a small classic back garden in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Inspiration for a small classic back garden in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Art in GreenCustom cubby house with cantilever beam for tyre swing for the kids that was styled on the main house, complete with down lights.
Photography © Nick Kennedy
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew J. Cunningham
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Boston with concrete paving.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Boston with concrete paving.
St James WhittingMarian Riabic
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
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