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Lucy Willcox Garden DesignThis Courtyard was transformed from being an Astro Turf box to a useable, versatile Outdoor Room!
Small contemporary back patio in London with a bbq area, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Small contemporary back patio in London with a bbq area, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Susan Cohan GardensCustom trellis stained Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green HC-133 are supports for espaliered apple trees and a backdrop for a small deer resistant perennial bed.
BrooklinteriorsBrooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.
Modern ADU PlansThe ADU is tucked into the backyard with a private landscaped garden and hang out space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front patio in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetMr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Chris Corbett DesignNeil Michael - Axiom Photography
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Sacramento.
This is an example of a small modern courtyard patio in Sacramento.
UserThe goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
SED DesignInspiration for a small contemporary back patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignOur Houston landscaping team was recently honored to collaborate with renowned architectural firm Murphy Mears. Murphy Mears builds superb custom homes throughout the country. A recent project for a Houston resident by the name of Borow involved a custom home that featured an efficient, elegant, and eclectic modern architectural design. Ms. Borow is very environmentally conscious and asked that we follow some very strict principles of conservation when developing her landscaping design plan.
In many ways you could say this Houston landscaping project was green on both an aesthetic level and a functional level. We selected affordable ground cover that spread very quickly to provide a year round green color scheme that reflected much of the contemporary artwork within the interior of the home. Environmentally speaking, our project was also green in the sense that it focused on very primitive drought resistant plant species and tree preservation strategies. The resulting yard design ultimately functioned as an aesthetic mirror to the abstract forms that the owner prefers in wall art.
One of the more notable things we did in this Houston landscaping project was to build the homeowner a gravel patio near the front entrance to the home. The homeowner specifically requested that we disconnect the irrigation system that we had installed in the yard because she wanted natural irrigation and drainage only. The gravel served this wish superbly. Being a natural drain in its own respect, it provided a permeable surface that allowed rainwater to soak through without collecting on the surface.
More importantly, the gravel was the only material that could be laid down near the roots of the magnificent trees in Ms. Borow’s yard. Any type of stone, concrete, or brick that is used in more typical Houston landscaping plans would have been out of the question. A patio made from these materials would have either required cutting into tree roots, or it would have impeded their future growth.
The specific species chosen for ground cover also bear noting. The two primary plants used were jasmine and iris. Monkey grass was also used to a small extent as a border around the edge of the house. Irises were planted in front of the house, and the jasmine was planted beneath the trees. Both are very fast growing, drought resistant species that require very little watering. However, they do require routine pruning, which Ms. Borow said she had no problem investing in.
Such lawn alternatives are frequently used in Houston landscaping projects that for one reason or the other require something other than a standard planting of carpet grass. In this case, the motivation had nothing to do with finances, but rather a conscientious effort on Ms. Borow’s part to practice water conservation and tree preservation.
Other hardscapes were then introduced into this green design to better support the home architecture. A stepping stone walkway was built using plain concrete pads that are very simple and modern in their aesthetic. These lead up to the front stair case with four inch steps that Murphy Mears designed for maximum ergonomics and comfort.
There were a few softscape elements that we added to complete the Houston landscaping design. A planting of River Birch trees was introduced near the side of the home. River Birch trees are very attractive, light green trees that do not grow that tall. This eliminates any possible conflict between the tree roots and the home foundation.
Murphy Mears also built a very elegant fence that transitioned the geometry of the house down to the city sidewalk. The fence sharply parallels the linear movement of the house. We introduced some climbing vines to help soften the fence and to harmonize its aesthetic with that of the trees, ground cover, and grass along the sidewalk.
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.A compact yet comfortable contemporary space designed to create an intimate setting for family and friends.
Small contemporary back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Small contemporary back patio in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Tierra Madre Fine GardensPhoto by Samantha Robison
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Other with natural stone paving, a pergola and fencing.
inovasis designAn inner city sanctuary in Surry Hills providing cantilevered concrete benches, innovative planting solutions and an outdoor log fireplace for year round entertaining.
True indoor/outdoor living with our second landscape design for this young family.
SJS Studios Inc.Concrete Collaborative waterfall countertop, Ann Sacks cement tiles and Teak Wood surround.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and no cover.
TOMHILL STUDIOBrick pavers in a herringbone pattern are a nod to this homes historic past. Corten steel retaining walls and horizontal wood screen are the modern materials that give the homeowner the contemporary garden experience they hoped for. The back stone wall is original.
Howells Architecture + DesignWe converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Harper Design BuildThis is an example of a small contemporary back patio in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
SAM RÉNOVATIONPetit espace extérieur aménagé de sorte à pouvoir accueillir une table et deux chaises dans un style bistrot français.
Le murs en pierres apparentes permet l'absence de vis-à-vis tout laissant passer la luminosité du soleil du Sud.
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