Mid-sized Patio Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden

Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com
Garden
Garden
C & A Custom Builders, Inc.C & A Custom Builders, Inc.
Custom bluestone and steel stairway with teak handrail.
Courtyard Oasis Custom Trellises 12
Courtyard Oasis Custom Trellises 12
abarnaiabarnai
These Custom Trellises were created as the focal point for our client’s revamped outdoor living space, the Courtyard Oasis. They were designed to make a statement all their own during the dormant winter months, and to sustain and emphasize the expanding growth of vines during the summer months. The wood frame is oil rubbed teak and the wire mesh is a combination of stainless steel and aluminum. The stone inserts are removable and can be changed and swapped seasonally or along with furniture upgrades or changes in personal taste. All of the materials were selected for their look and feel, as well as their durability in outdoor climates to ensure beauty and enjoyment for years to come.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.
AYANA HOUSE
AYANA HOUSE
The DesignoryThe Designory
Photographer: Tom Ferguson
Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Atelier Lawrence CheungAtelier Lawrence Cheung
The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.
West Village Penthouse Terrace
West Village Penthouse Terrace
Marpillero Pollak ArchitectsMarpillero Pollak Architects
A new residential terrace bridges house and city by wrapping the four sides of a penthouse apartment, and creating vast outdoor living space.
Old Town Entertaining Space
Old Town Entertaining Space
Outdoor Lifestyles Landscape LLCOutdoor Lifestyles Landscape LLC
Cedar Pergola over BBQ unit. Provides visual screen from the neighbors as well as shade over BBQ area

Mid-sized Patio Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden

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