Foxterra Featured in Architectural Digest’s “38 Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas to Transform Your Backyard”
Key Takeaways: — Design around the gathering. The most successful fire pits are sized and positioned around how people actually use the space.— Think beyond the flame. Seating, circulation, lighting, and views are just as important as the fire feature itself.— Fire and water work together. Combining both elements creates a resort-inspired outdoor environment.— Make […]
Foxterra Featured in Forbes’ “Incorporate These Outdoor Entertaining Trends In Your Backyard Design”
Key Takeaways: — Fire features encourage connection. Fireplaces and fire pits naturally bring people together and create spaces centered around conversation. — Outdoor spaces should work after sunset. Thoughtful lighting and fire features help homeowners enjoy their yard later into the evening. — Comfort drives outdoor use. The most successful outdoor environments give people a […]
Luxury Front Yard Designs That Make a Strong First Impression
Key Takeaways: Your front yard shapes how the entire property feels before anyone even steps inside. The best entrances feel connected to the architecture, intentional in their material choices, and immersive from the moment you arrive. — A strong front entrance starts with the architecture. The landscaping, lighting, materials, and driveway should support the home […]
What Makes an Outdoor Space Memorable?
Key Takeaways: Outdoor design has the potential to influence how people use and enjoy their home long after construction is finished. — Look beyond individual features. The most memorable projects give homeowners more reasons to spend time outside. — Think about everyday life. How you relax, entertain, gather, and spend time at home should influence every major design decision. […]
There’s Something Instantly Calming About This Timeless Austin Backyard
Key Takeaways: This project works because the design decisions were grounded in the conditions of the property instead of trying to force something onto the space. — Symmetry creates timelessness. Mirror-image layouts help outdoor spaces feel balanced and intentional, regardless of the design style. — Working with the slope strengthened the design. Instead of hiding the grade change, the […]
Most People Would Try to Hide This Wall. We Made It the Focal Point.
Key Takeaways: A backyard like this works when the limitations are used as part of the design instead of something to work around. — Use utility elements as a design feature. Retaining walls can define the space when they’re given texture, depth, and purpose. — Layer the space vertically. Elevation changes, planters, and sunken areas make a small yard feel larger. — Bring in lighting early. It changes how the space feels at night and adds depth you don’t get during the day. — Focus on […]
How We Design Backyards That Get Used Every Day
Key Takeaways: Many homeowners start by thinking about what they want to include in their backyard. But our team at Foxterra takes a step back and starts by thinking about the outdoor space as a whole. — Think about how you want to use your outdoor space. Consider where you’ll spend time, how your family […]
What Makes a Backyard Feel Like a Destination?
Key Takeaways: This backyard works because everything is built around how people actually use it, not just how it looks. — Start with one defining feature. Build the entire layout around something that gives the space direction.— Design for multiple uses. The more ways people can use the space, the longer they stay in it.— […]
Different Types of Outdoor Seating Areas (And How They Shape Your Yard)
Key Takeaways: Different seating areas change how people use a yard throughout the day. When each space is designed with a clear purpose, the layout starts to work naturally. — Poolside draws attention. Chaises and daybeds create direction and make the pool the focal point, while also setting the tone for how the space feels […]
5 Things That Take Your Space From “Yard” To “Resort”
Key Takeaways: A resort-style yard changes how you spend your weekends by giving you a space you actually want to stay in. — Start with discovery. Build in unexpected elements that pull you through the space and keep it engaging.— Create an immersive environment. Use fire, water, and lighting to shape how the space feels […]