5 Luxury Pools With A View
How do you design a pool to take advantage of a view? When a property has an incredible view, the location, elevation, orientation, and edge of the pool can all help you take advantage of it. An infinity pool can make distant water feel closer, while the right pool placement can give you views of […]
Don’t Regret Your Yard: Why Thoughtful Backyard Design Matters
What should you think about before renovating your backyard? Before renovating your backyard, think about how you actually want to spend time outside. Consider your family’s routines, how you entertain, and which features you would use regularly, whether that’s a pool, outdoor kitchen, fire feature, sport court, or something completely different. Working with an exterior […]
Inside a Layered Utah Backyard That Feels Like a Mountain Escape
How do you design a backyard on a sloped lot? Designing a backyard on a sloped lot starts by using the property’s natural grade rather than trying to eliminate it. In this Utah project, a series of terraces transformed a steep, unusable hillside into multiple outdoor living areas, including a pool, spa, outdoor living room, […]
Designing an English Countryside Yard in the Utah Mountains
How do you design a luxury backyard with mountain views? Designing a luxury backyard with mountain views starts by working with the property’s natural topography, preserving important sightlines, and carefully positioning gathering spaces around the landscape. This English countryside-inspired Utah project demonstrates how thoughtful planning can complement the home’s architecture while helping homeowners enjoy the […]
How to Design a Luxury Outdoor Lounge
How do you design a luxury outdoor lounge? Designing a luxury outdoor lounge starts by thinking about how you want to spend time outside, not just choosing furniture. The best outdoor lounges include comfortable seating, shade, layered lighting, and a thoughtful connection to the rest of the yard, giving you places where people naturally want […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]