5 Luxury Backyard Sports Courts Designed for Pickleball, Basketball & More
Can you add a sports court to a luxury backyard? Yes. A pickleball court, basketball court, soccer field, or multi-purpose sports court can absolutely be incorporated into a luxury backyard. The key is considering the court as part of the overall outdoor design, including its location, colors, surrounding landscaping, views, and how your family plans […]
What Happens After Your New Backyard Is Built?
What makes a backyard worth the investment? For many homeowners, the value of a backyard goes far beyond its appearance. A thoughtfully designed outdoor space creates opportunities to spend more time with family, entertain friends, celebrate milestones, and enjoy everyday life outside. Years later, those are the experiences that are the most meaningful. Key Takeaways: […]
Foxterra Featured in Livingetc’s “6 Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Outdoor Pizza Party This Summer”
How do you design an outdoor kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining? The best outdoor kitchens are designed so you can use your outdoor space the way you want to. That might mean that cooking becomes part of the gathering instead of pulling the host away from it. Or, it might mean that you want a […]
Foxterra’s Nate Fox Is Featured On “Martha Stewart” Talking Exterior Design Trends
What are the biggest landscaping trends for 2026? The biggest landscaping trends for 2026 reflect a shift toward more personalized outdoor spaces. Homeowners are embracing layered planting, richer color palettes, wellness features, and landscapes designed around how they actually want to spend time outside. In Martha Stewart’s roundup of the year’s top landscaping trends, Foxterra […]
Featuring Foxterra: Where To Get Even More Outdoor Inspiration
Where is the best place to get outdoor design inspiration and tips directly from exterior designers? There are lots of great places to get inspiration for your yard. The Foxterra Design website is a great place to start because we share design ideas, outdoor living tips, and media features that include insights straight from our […]
Foxterra Design Featured in Private Air Magazine’s Design & Architecture Section
Key Takeaways: — Private Air featured Stone Grotto. The article highlights one of Foxterra’s most immersive backyard transformations and explores the design philosophy behind the project. — The project focuses on experience. Water, fire, architecture, lighting, and privacy work together to create a resort-inspired environment within a suburban neighborhood. — Luxury outdoor design continues to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foxterra’s Nate Fox Quoted In Livingetc’s Article About Creating A California-Inspired Garden
Key Takeaways: A California-inspired garden isn’t about copying a look. It works when the space is designed around how it’s actually used and maintained. — Start with layout. The way the space connects to the house is what determines how often it actually gets used.— Use structure in planting. A few well-placed, architectural plants will […]