Project 3427-1 Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion + Covered Walkway + Garage + Landscaping

After living in their home for ten years, these homeowners are empty nesters. They went back and forth between remodeling their 2nd floor and creating a backyard oasis. Ultimately, they felt a garage/backyard makeover would best suit their lifestyle. They had no privacy, no shade, and a space longing for attention. Castle Building & Remodeling teamed up with Field Outdoor Spaces to reimagine this space for everyday use, as well as entertaining. The garage, which was previously attached to the house, was completely torn down. The new garage was built from the ground up, closer to the alley. This freed up space for what is now a lovely outdoor kitchen pavilion. Held up by wrapped cedar posts and beams, the ceiling is creatively finished with walnut floor planks. At the ground, stamped concrete was poured to create a stone look. The covered patio extends into a walkway towards the new garage, so the homeowners never have to worry about getting wet when coming and going. This walkway also features motion-activated lights, designed to illuminate the homeowner’s path as he/she enters from the garage. The outdoor cooking/bar area with concrete countertops and stainless steel storage units is the heart of this space. Complete with two ceiling fans, this new space offers privacy, shade, and comfort for parties and everyday use! Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Hawthorne Natural Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

A tight outdoor space was transformed into a natural backyard oasis. The multi-tiered deck leads onto a natural flagstone pathway with paver edging. The path opens into a circular fire pit tucked into the edge of the garden, enclosed with purple-leafed redbud trees and anchored with a mature fig tree. Dry stacked stone creates the curved bench, which also retains the elevated garden bed that wraps the fire circle. The natural cedar fence encloses the space and the custom gate becomes a garden feature of its own with a stained glass window.

NE PDX Landscape Design and Insall

Tellurian Construction

Donny Mays

Coogee Family Entertainer

Quercus Gardens

Photography: Robert Walsh. Image copyright: Landsberg Garden Design.

Tierra Santa Mediterranean Lawn Replacement

Beaudry Garden Design

Huber Road Makeover

Aureli Landscaping & Custom Stone Work

This family needed an upgrade to the existing patio. We removed and enlarged the area at the top creating an area for a hot tub, fire place/sitting area and a space for table and grill. We added a stone stairway leading to a lower level with a pergola swing. To accept the grade change a dry laid stone terraced wall was installed. Stone pillars toped with lighting add ambiance. All of the areas were enhanced with beautiful landscaping to be enjoyed all year long.

Contemporary Family Garden

Artscape Garden Associates Ltd

woods

ABC Landscaping Inc.

Dean

Blending Contemporary Simplicity with Classic Elegance

Elemental Design Group

Sutherland Teak table.

y. Entry

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

The Lakes, Hattan 2, Dubai.

TerraVerde Dubai, UAE

Chris Parker

Gallery

Premier Fence Texas

Upper Skyway Pool and Outdoor Living

Accent Landscapes

This pool features a spillover spa. The patio hosts a nearby gas fire pit.

Limestone Patio, Resin Bound Paths, Water Feature, Fencing & Garden Wall

Kennedy Landscapes & Gardens Ltd

This is a zen style garden with a limestone patio with resin bound paths, water feature, fencing and a garden wall was exactly what our customer needed.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Flowing Wells Landscape & Pools

West Lake Hills | Limestone Lueder Walkway & Steel Planter

Twistleaf

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short

Katy Amazing Backyard Retreat

Amoraz Custom Builders, LLC

Amazing Custom Backyard with Personalized Water Fountain, Fire pit, Custom Venetian Plastered Bench, Pergola, Pavers, Turf, Golf Putting Green, and Custom Underground Drainage System in place to capture those heavy rain seasons. Oh and don't forget the Custom Surround Sound System that is operated via Clients Cell phone. With Custom Led Lighting and Tongue and Groove Ceiling this is a must see backyard built for years of entertainment.

Warm red. Almost fiery.

Landscape d.o.o. Slovenia

Old apple trees were kept in this modern garden. Corten steel wall cladding in the background shines warm. / design: Landscape d.o.o. / www.landscape.si / fb landscape slovenia /

Modern Country Garden in Cambridgeshire

Colm Joseph Gardens

A series of corten steel water features carve through the sawn limestone paving and boulder seats of the main terrace, echoing the linear waterways of the Fens and reflecting the agricultural character of the place. An innovative 600m2 rose meadow creates dramatic views from the main living spaces of the house out to the Cambridgeshire countryside.

URBAN JUNGLE

Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener

Kevin Dennis

Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a 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 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 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.