Three levels of water, two large rock waterfalls and two fire features make up the luxury swimming pool and deck for Platte County Paradise. The highest pool level features a hot tub from which water spills into the main pool. From the main pool, an infinity edge that runs 30 feet in length spills water down 8 feet into the plunge pool. A slide wraps around a rock water fall and ends in the plunge pool. A beautiful stone and iron staircase escorts you and your guests to the slide. For this rustic design, all rocks were drilled and pinned into the gunnite shell with apoxy. The grotto was built so that swimmers can enter from either side to find seating. The cave is designed to hold a large group for parties. We installed two fire features; one is intended for a large gathering where outdoor couches offer seating. The other feature is at patio level. This luxury pool contains every amenity imaginable including a swim-up bar, full and cabana dry stacked with stone and featuring timber that was selected from the property.

Lake Shore Arts and Crafts Garden

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard

Large sweeping front entry bed

Van Zelst Inc

Planting bed filled with a mix of annuals and perennials. The cobbles lining the planting bed are Valders tumbled cobblestone.

North Bend Rainforest Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.

Lassner

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Basalt retaining wall follows Pennsylvania Bluestone sand-set pathway.

Outdoor Kitchens

Consolidated Division Inc.

Lake Glenville Luxury

Sundog Homes

Cuscowilla House on Lake Oconee

DIRT AND ROCK

Patio and firepit

The Lazy Gardener

At the midpoint of the natural stone stairway. a small patio and fire pit sit directly across from the waterfall and koi pond.

Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds

Parker&Harlow Inc.

A coastal oasis estate on the remote island of Cortes, this home features luxury upgrades, finishing, stonework, construction updates, landscaping, solar integration, spa area, expansive entertaining deck, and cozy courtyard to reflect our clients vision.

Marin Traditional Craftsman Backyard Pathway

Leigh Designs

Simple and elegant planting complement this stately and charming house. A large retaining wall draped with cascading vines separates the lower patio from an upper level patio, as well as hides the spa equipment. Pergolas, blossoming trees, meandering pathways, and delightful perennials grace this landscape.

Bluestone

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Concord Riverwalk

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs

Kathy and family

Westland Design

Ponds With Waterfalls

Action Water Gardens Inc

Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

The water feature was carefully integrated into the overall design of the garden. Views of the water feature vary depending on your position, but the primary focus was out of the large picture windows in the family room.

Los Altos Resort Living

Eve Castles Design

Outdoor living at it's finest! Two covered patio spaces with infra-red heaters and fire elements, a beautiful pool with hot tub and natural rock water feature are center stage. Swim up bar, two tv's, a sport court, built in BBQ, smoker, sun tanning area and outdoor dining. This upscale yard has it all in order to shelter in place in style.

Smithville Spectacular

Nature's Touch

Flagstone Patio, Seat Boulders, Water Feature and Fire Pit; Windsor, CO 2016

Colorado Vista Landscape Design, Inc.

Yesterday we finished this installation for our client in Windsor, CO. I designed this project to provide a wonderful outdoor space complete with flagstone patio, seating boulders, gas fire pit and pondless water feature. The impeccable work of Showcase Landscape & Irrigation, Loveland, CO transforms the bare ground into an amazing outdoor living space. The artistry of the team of Showcase constructs the most beautifully sounding water features. Every piece of flagstone is saw cut for perfect fit with attention given to the texture and placement of the stones. Another wonderful showcase landscape.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Arts and Crafts 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 arts and crafts 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 an Arts and Crafts Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an arts and crafts 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 an arts and crafts 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 arts and crafts 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.