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Patio
Mediterranean
California desert-style backyard with fine decomposed granite ground cover, a round corten steel fire bowl, custom cedar lounge chairs with white cushions, and a surrounding mix of native shrubs, agave, and eucalyptus under dappled shade.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Patio
Mediterranean
Small
Japanese-inspired backyard under a dark stained wood pergola with wisteria vines, large concrete stepping stones set through river rock and boulders, trimmed mounding ball shrubs, ornamental trees, and a hardwood deck edge.
Pergola
Pathway
Turf Removal
Drought-Tolerant
Minimalist
Relaxed California backyard with decomposed granite ground cover, a corten steel fire bowl, three cedar slab lounge chairs with cushions, surrounded by native shrubs, agave, and a large oak tree canopy.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Close-up detail of a decorative outdoor patio floor featuring curved terracotta brick tile fan inlays set into a gray terrazzo surface in an S-curve pattern.
Patio
Mediterranean
Small
Japanese-inspired backyard garden under a dark wood pergola with climbing vines, concrete stepping stones set in river rock and boulders, trimmed mounding shrubs, ornamental trees, and a hardwood deck edge.
Pergola
Pathway
Drought-Tolerant
Turf Removal
Minimalist
Winding garden path made from rectangular wood planks set in white river rock, cutting through a lush cottage garden of lavender, salvia, hydrangea, and ornamental perennials with birch trees and a modern shed structure.
Pathway
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Cottage
Large
Tall tiered outdoor water feature with stacked stone column, cascading bowl tiers with LED lighting, surrounded by tropical bird of paradise, ferns, and red flowering plants against a wood fence at night.
Water Feature
Pathway Lighting
Tropical
Small
Low-water garden bed with dense colonies of hens and chicks succulents and creeping ground cover growing between rounded granite boulders and blue-gray river rock, with flagstone steps and lavender plants beyond.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Pathway
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Southwest adobe-style courtyard with terracotta-painted stucco walls, a turquoise front door, large terracotta pots filled with blue agave, columnar cacti, succulents, and a stone tile pathway.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Pathway
Seating Area
Desert Contemporary
Teak outdoor sofa with linen and pink accent cushions on a concrete patio, covered by a mature tree canopy with a jute rug, adjacent to a lush green hedge backdrop and small potted plant.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Medium
Close-up detail of a cream travertine tile patio in dappled sunlight, with a chrome wire slatted dining chair at a white stone table edge.
Outdoor Dining
Patio
Minimalist
Small
Modern desert backyard with a slate stepping stone path through gravel, flanked by large agaves, cacti, and succulents, with low teak wood bench seating and illuminated accent trees at dusk.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Pathway
Seating Area
Pathway Lighting
Modern backyard with a floating wood deck platform over white gravel, an outdoor sofa, a black hanging egg swing chair, a cantilever umbrella, string lights on a horizontal wood fence, and white flowering shrubs.
Seating Area
String Lights
Turf Removal
Modern
Small
Very small brick-paved urban courtyard with a teal bistro table and folding chairs, walls covered in string lights and fairy lights, wall shelf with trailing succulent plants, and abundant potted tropical plants.
String Lights
Outdoor Dining
Seating Area
Cottage
Small
Mediterranean-style walled patio with a large tan shade sail, teak wood benches and coffee table, large tile pavers, surrounding garden with small lawn, agave, and Japanese maple trees.
Seating Area
Patio
Mediterranean
Medium
Close-up of a cream limestone patio surface with an inset herringbone brick pattern band at a corner, adjacent to a lush fern and shade plant garden border.
Patio
Traditional
Small
Modern front yard with dark gray gravel ground cover, dark brick paver pathway and parking pad sections, trimmed boxwood hedges, and ornamental grasses along a white modern home facade.
Pathway
Turf Removal
Drought-Tolerant
Minimalist
Large
Cottage-style backyard with multiple cedar raised garden beds overflowing with colorful flowers and vegetables, a gravel and stepping stone pathway, and a small seating area near a wood gate in the background.
Raised Garden Bed
Pathway
Seating Area
Cottage
Small
Cedar vertical wall planter with three rows of rectangular wood planter boxes holding herbs, leafy greens, and purple flowers, flanked by two black lanterns mounted to a dark wood privacy fence.
Raised Garden Bed
Pathway Lighting
Traditional
Small
Dramatic nighttime backyard with a cedar pergola, string lights wrapped on rafters, two hanging wicker egg chairs, a round stone fire pit with roaring flame, curved seating with cream cushions, and hydrangea plantings.
Fire Pit
Pergola
Seating Area
String Lights
Pathway Lighting
Relaxed backyard with a decomposed granite patio, concrete fire bowl, two canvas folding lounge chairs, raised timber borders, a lush vegetable garden backdrop, and a white cottage-style shed in the background.
Fire Pit
Raised Garden Bed
Seating Area
Turf Removal
Cottage
Minimalist Japanese-inspired courtyard with dark gravel ground cover, raised wood platform deck, a single lounge chair, oversized boulders, Japanese maple trees, and glowing white globe floor lamps at night.
Seating Area
Pathway Lighting
Minimalist
Small
Small fenced backyard patio with three layered beige shade sails providing coverage over a metal frame sectional sofa with cream cushions, a round coffee table, potted plants, and mature trees overhead.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Small
Backyard fence wall lined with stacked wood pallet shelving holding rows of galvanized tin pots and herb plants, with a ground-level pallet planter tray filled with gravel and greens, and string lights above.
Raised Garden Bed
String Lights
Cottage
Small
Xeriscape side yard garden with a gravel and stepping stone pathway flanked by colorful agaves, yuccas, ornamental grasses, and succulents in yellow, red, and blue-green tones against a stucco wall.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Pathway
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Contemporary backyard with a two-level hardwood deck, large triangular tan shade sail, outdoor dining set, and a second shade umbrella in a lower landscaped garden area with native shrubs and agave plants.
Outdoor Dining
Patio
Drought-Tolerant
Modern
Medium
Modern backyard pergola over an outdoor kitchen with open shelving, pendant lights, wooden raised planter beds in the foreground, gravel ground cover, and a wooden dining table and chairs at dusk.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
Raised Garden Bed
Outdoor Dining
Modern
Vertical pallet garden mounted on a dark wood fence wall, densely planted with colorful succulent varieties in pink, purple, green, and red tones, with trailing stems cascading from lower rows.
Raised Garden Bed
Drought-Tolerant
Desert Contemporary
Small
Small urban backyard with decomposed granite ground cover, black steel fire bowl, two gray Acapulco lounge chairs, raised planter beds along horizontal wood fence, and string lights overhead.
Fire Pit
Raised Garden Bed
String Lights
Seating Area
Turf Removal
Mediterranean outdoor kitchen under a cedar pergola with stucco walls, stainless steel built-in grill, arched wood-fired pizza oven, firewood storage, and lavender plants in foreground.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
Drought-Tolerant
Mediterranean
Large
Tropical backyard feature with a raised timber planter bed showcasing a large bird of paradise, bromeliads, and succulents against a rustic wood lattice trellis panel, with gravel pathway and wood deck steps.
Raised Garden Bed
Pathway
Tropical
Medium
Modern rooftop or raised deck at golden hour with a teak wood framed outdoor sofa, linen cushions, small side tables with lanterns, and a green climbing vine privacy fence with city skyline beyond.
Seating Area
Modern
Small
Modern outdoor sectional sofa made from thick natural timber with blue-gray cushions on a dark hardwood deck, backed by a lush green climbing vine privacy wall.
Seating Area
Modern
Medium
Modern outdoor patio at dusk with a wicker rattan sofa, plush white cushions, tile floor, large banana-leaf tropical plants, climbing vines on the wall, and warm interior light visible through glass sliding doors.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Small
Desert contemporary front yard with large granite boulders, clusters of bright orange wildflowers, ornamental grasses, and a modern wood-and-stone home facade in the background.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Medium
Cottage-style outdoor kitchen with dark navy cabinetry, stainless steel gas grill, butcher block prep counter, wall-mounted wooden shelves, and climbing vines on brick pavers.
Outdoor Kitchen
Patio
Cottage
Small
Circular stone patio fire pit seating area with Adirondack chairs, outdoor sofas with cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and warm string lights in tall trees at dusk.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
String Lights
Patio
Traditional
Minimalist walled courtyard with herringbone brick pavers, two terracotta-red metal slatted lounge chairs, a low matching footrest, potted Japanese maple, and a firewood niche in a white stucco wall.
Seating Area
Patio
Minimalist
Small
Small gray composite deck with teak outdoor sofa, white cushions, floor lanterns, string lights overhead, a living wall panel, and potted tropical plants.
String Lights
Seating Area
Modern
Small
Modern black rectangular gas fire table with glass wind guards and blue fire glass on a gray paver patio, flanked by contemporary outdoor sofas with gray cushions.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Medium
Narrow balcony or patio corner with tiered wooden wall shelves holding potted plants, hanging baskets with trailing flowers, and a small bistro table and chairs.
Seating Area
Cottage
Small
Small outdoor courtyard with pallet wood sectional sofa, white cushions, pebble tile floor, climbing ivy walls, and warm string lights overhead at dusk.
String Lights
Seating Area
Patio
Mediterranean
Small
Large circular teak wood built-in bench wrapping around a mature shade tree trunk, with woven cushion pillows, on a decorative stone mosaic patio with white stucco wall backdrop.
Seating Area
Patio
Pathway
Modern
Large
Narrow enclosed courtyard with a concrete bar counter and wood stools, stepping stone path through river pebbles, mature shade tree, potted tropical plants, and a wall-mounted bar shelf with plants.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pathway
Seating Area
Modern
Small
Modern suburban backyard with a large round concrete fire pit bowl, built-in wood frame sectional bench with dark cushions on a concrete paver patio, surrounded by mature trees and fence.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Medium
Modern garden with horizontal cedar slat privacy wall, floating teak bench with gray cushions, corten steel water basin, birch trees, ferns, hostas, and black mulch planting beds.
Water Feature
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Small
Urban cottage backyard with driftwood log feature, white pea gravel and pebble mulch, lavender, pink salvia, ornamental grasses, rocks, and wood fence backdrop.
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Turf Removal
Cottage
Small
Minimalist black-stained wood outdoor bench with gray cushion and white pillow, a potted Japanese maple beside it, on a weathered wood deck next to a white stucco wall.
Seating Area
Patio
Minimalist
Small
Winding garden path made of irregular grey flagstone pieces set among rounded river pebbles, bordered by ferns, hostas, and lush green woodland plantings under a tree canopy.
Pathway
Native Plants
Cottage
Medium
Minimalist outdoor patio with a cream cushion teak sofa on a round woven rug, positioned in front of a long black metal raised planter filled with leafy shrubs on a concrete surface.
Seating Area
Raised Garden Bed
Patio
Minimalist
Small
Wood deck outdoor yoga space under a canvas-covered pergola with yoga mats laid out, bamboo chime wind chimes hanging from rafters, bamboo screen divider, and lush green garden backdrop.
Pergola
Patio
Modern
Medium
Backyard corner garden with three tall pachypodium (Madagascar palm) trees in bloom with white flowers, surrounded by white pea gravel, agave, cycad, and low succulents next to a wood fence.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Small
Enclosed stucco-walled desert patio with a large linen sail shade, wood and rope lounge chairs, log-slice side tables, potted olive tree and fan palm, and string lights on white walls.
Seating Area
Patio
String Lights
Desert Contemporary
Small
Garden bed edge featuring a weathered driftwood log as a natural border, with river rocks, lavender, white daisies, ornamental grasses, and other low-water perennials against a stucco wall.
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Cottage
Small
Intimate garden pergola alcove with built-in wood L-shaped bench seating, cushions with botanical pillows, slate tile floor, and walls and roof draped in dense ivy and climbing plants.
Pergola
Seating Area
Patio
Cottage
Small
Modern courtyard patio with two overlapping cream sail shades, teak frame sofas with off-white and navy cushions, round wood coffee table, bamboo plantings, and stucco privacy walls.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Small
Close-up of irregular grey cobblestone garden paving with grass growing in the joints, edged by a mixed planting of lavender, white daisies, and wildflowers.
Pathway
Native Plants
Cottage
Small
Simple DIY wood platform daybed on a covered deck with horizontal slat railing, potted plants, and tropical trees visible beyond the balcony.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Small
Vibrant desert front yard with orange California poppies, pink and red wildflowers, barrel cactus, blue agave, and desert shrubs set in sandy decomposed granite near a stucco home.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Medium
Sunny terracotta-tiled patio with a white cord woven loveseat on black metal legs, checkerboard and round cushions, potted dracaena and tropical plants, and a bamboo screen backdrop.
Seating Area
Patio
Cottage
Small
Rustic Mediterranean outdoor kitchen under a wood pergola featuring a brick pizza oven, colorful hand-painted tile countertop, sink with copper pots, potted herbs, and surrounding garden.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
Raised Garden Bed
Mediterranean
Medium
Backyard wood deck with teak sectional sofa, cream and green leaf-print cushions, square coffee table with tray, string lights overhead, and lush green vine-covered fence behind.
Seating Area
String Lights
Patio
Modern
Small
Intimate enclosed courtyard with stucco walls, wood bench sofa with gray cushions, oversized floor lanterns, wall sconces, pebble and stone tile paving, terracotta pots, and tree pillars.
Seating Area
Patio
Pathway Lighting
Mediterranean
Small
Close-up of a natural teak outdoor sectional sofa with light gray cushions, striped accent pillow, teak coffee table with wine glass and grapefruit, with green hedges in background.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Medium
Classic red herringbone-patterned brick front entry paving with contrasting straight border course, boxwood hedge to the side, adjacent to white exterior wall.
Pathway
Patio
Traditional
Small
White stucco enclosed Mediterranean courtyard with decorative encaustic tile floor, mature shade tree, teak sofa and chairs with white cushions, and interior visible through open doorway.
Seating Area
Patio
Mediterranean
Small
Shaded backyard lounge area with pallet sectional sofa and coffee table, linen and tribal pattern cushions on jute rug, surrounded by lush leafy shrubs and a wood fence.
Seating Area
Patio
Cottage
Small
Small terracotta herringbone-patterned brick paver patio at the base of sliding glass doors, with gravel border and adjacent brick wall.
Patio
Pathway
Traditional
Small
Spanish-style home front yard with large concrete raised planter featuring a dramatic dragon tree, agave, succulents, and ornamental grasses on white pea gravel.
Raised Garden Bed
Drought-Tolerant
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Medium
Minimalist garden bed with agave plants, succulents, and ornamental grasses arranged among white boulders and grey pea gravel in a clean rectangular concrete-bordered space.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Small
Circular backyard fire pit area with slate stepping stone base, decorative river rock ring, round concrete fire bowl with flames, dark Adirondack chairs, and mature tree overhead.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Patio
Traditional
Small
Compact patio with pallet-style sofa on white gravel ground cover, pink and gray cushions, terracotta pots with rosemary and herbs, and warm string lights on white wall at dusk.
Seating Area
String Lights
Raised Garden Bed
Cottage
Small
Modern backyard patio with dark steel pergola, stone fireplace surround with glowing fire, gray sectional sofa with pillows, teak coffee table, and decorative rug on slate tile.
Fire Pit
Pergola
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Narrow side yard pathway with irregular stepping stones through decomposed granite gravel, corten steel raised planters with agave and grasses, and warm uplighting on stucco wall at dusk.
Raised Garden Bed
Pathway
Pathway Lighting
Drought-Tolerant
Desert Contemporary
Backyard wood deck with a stretched canvas sail shade overhead, wood frame sectional sofa with cream cushions, string lights, jute rug, and surrounding wood fence with green trees.
Seating Area
String Lights
Patio
Traditional
Small
Modern outdoor patio with low-profile dark cushion teak sectional sofa, tropical palm and cycad plantings behind a white rendered wall, and pathway lighting accents.
Seating Area
Patio
Pathway Lighting
Minimalist
Medium
Close-up of a solid teak wood outdoor coffee table with slatted top on a white stone patio, flanked by white cushion teak sofas with tropical plants in background.
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Medium
Aerial view of a large courtyard with circular patterned multi-tone brick pavers, curved raised garden beds with trees and shrubs, and lush tree canopy overhead.
Raised Garden Bed
Pathway
Patio
Traditional
Large
Sunny enclosed patio deck with macrame hammock chair, wood bench with colorful cushions, jute rug, and an abundance of tropical and monstera potted plants under a pergola.
Pergola
Seating Area
Patio
Cottage
Small
Desert garden with large saguaro cactus, agave, echeveria, ornamental grasses, and colorful drought-tolerant plants flanking wide concrete stepping stone pathway.
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Pathway
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
Mediterranean-style patio with large wicker sectional sofa, neutral cushions, slate tile flooring, dark metal pergola, tropical plants, and palm trees in background.
Pergola
Seating Area
Patio
Mediterranean
Large
Outdoor kitchen on brick paver patio featuring a black grill, butcher block shelving on exposed brick wall, potted herbs, and string lights strung under a wood pergola.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
String Lights
Patio
Traditional
Modern backyard with black painted fence, round black fire pit bowl on gravel, built-in wood bench with white cushions, evergreen topiaries, and string lights.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
String Lights
Modern
Small
Small courtyard with wood deck, narrow rill water feature with flowing water, wicker lounge seating, bamboo plantings, and a wood pergola overhead.
Water Feature
Pergola
Seating Area
Patio
Modern
Covered pergola outdoor kitchen featuring a long concrete bar counter with wood stools, built-in grill, wine shelf, and pendant lighting on a stone patio.
Outdoor Kitchen
Pergola
Patio
Seating Area
Traditional
A secluded backyard nook with a large stone water bowl feature, a rattan lounge chair, pea gravel and flagstone patio, surrounded by lush native plants, lavender, ornamental grasses, and trees with large leaves overhead.
Water Feature
Seating Area
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Desert Contemporary
A modern outdoor space beside a white stucco building with multiple multi-trunk yucca trees in white pebble ground cover and a lush vertical living wall of mixed ferns and foliage on the building facade.
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Modern
Medium
A compact minimalist courtyard with two wood-framed canvas sling lounge chairs, a small side table, a slender tree casting dappled shadows, potted philodendron, and climbing vines on a white stucco wall.
Seating Area
Minimalist
Small
A dramatic nighttime garden with large white concrete pavers set in black lava rock, agave and succulents lit by low ground candles and warm uplighting against a white stucco wall.
Pathway
Pathway Lighting
Drought-Tolerant
Native Plants
Desert Contemporary
A large DIY-style outdoor sofa built from reclaimed dark wood with a thick cream mattress cushion and layered bohemian throw pillows, placed on a patterned outdoor rug on a paver patio under shade trees.
Seating Area
Patio
Cottage
Medium
A minimal urban courtyard with large flagstone pavers, gravel ground cover, a cast iron fire bowl on a stand, two black iron lounge chairs, agave plants, and climbing Boston ivy on a white stucco wall.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Patio
Minimalist
Small
A curved built-in stone bench with cushions and decorative pillows encircles a small fire pit, surrounded by blooming lavender, ornamental grasses, agave, olive trees, and a stone retaining wall.
Fire Pit
Seating Area
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Mediterranean
A clean modern desert backyard with square stone stepping pads in a pea gravel and white gravel path, flanked by agave, echeveria, round shrubs, boulders, and a sculptural conifer beside a white stucco wall.
Pathway
Native Plants
Drought-Tolerant
Turf Removal
Desert Contemporary
A high-end enclosed outdoor kitchen with a glass and steel roof structure, dark cabinet countertops, dual stainless steel grills, and black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lush green garden.
Outdoor Kitchen
Modern
Large
A charming backyard wood garden nook with a daybed covered in mustard cushions and floral pillows, built-in bookshelves on both sides, and climbing vines and fairy lights on the exterior, surrounded by wildflowers.
Seating Area
String Lights
Native Plants
Cottage
Medium
An overhead view of a permeable paving system with parallel gray concrete strips with grass growing in the gaps, used in a driveway or parking area adjacent to traditional brick pavers.
Pathway
Drip Irrigation
Modern
Large
An aerial view of a structured garden with a long brick paver pathway leading to an outdoor seating area with a teak sectional and coffee table, flanked by lush planting beds and a raised stone water feature trough.
Seating Area
Pathway
Water Feature
Native Plants
Modern
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