Backyard Landscaping Ideas & Designs

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

The fire pit is bordered by a ring of Mexican beach pebbles, which is then surrounded by a spar dust circle. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee with a fire pit for summer.

A large custom built 3-bin compost bin is tucked into a corner of the yard. Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard mulch vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a contemporary privacy backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

Emma Almendarez
Photo of a large eclectic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Diego.

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Other.

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Burlington.

A modern horizontal steel (wrought iron) gate closes off the backyard. The double gate design allows for wide access.
Design ideas for a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver and metal fence landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Photo of a small transitional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Austin.

Photo of a large transitional partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle.

Santa Barbara Lifestyle..... outdoor living and entertaining in our lovely garden. Our Private Asian garden. We imported these China gates
Design ideas for a huge farmhouse partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Inspiration for a large transitional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Minneapolis.

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This beautiful English-inspired garden features Mexican bush sage, gulf muhly grass, blackfoot daisy, moonbeam coreopsis, coneflower, and rosemary. The space also features an outdoor sitting area with a custom corten steel fire pit to enjoy the lakeside views.

The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Photo of a shabby-chic style backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Other for summer.

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Scott Simpson Large scale project began with the natural stone English style garden on the island with a water fountain as a central feature. The backyard was terraced to provide a more even surface for weekend sports with the children. The terracing was framed near the house with a 3 foot deep channel that will hold koi. On one side is a fire pit with amphitheater style seating and the other side opens up for the koi. There is an edible garden and butterfly garden as well. The entrance is punctuated with a large 10 foot diameter fountain. The entire landscape is on automated lighting with underwater lighting as well.