A Dining Table in the Pool?
What are some unique features you can add to a swimming pool? You can make a swimming pool your own by adding features your family will actually use, including in-pool dining tables, jumping rocks, oversized shallow areas, islands, daybeds, swings, fire features, and oversized spas. You don’t have to go conventional with your pool. Think […]
How We Design for Desert Heat, Coastal Weather, and Cold Climates
Can you design a luxury backyard for any climate? Yes. We’ve designed yards in desert, coastal, and colder climates, and we approach each one differently. We look at what the weather is like where you live, how you want to spend time outside, and what will make that easier throughout the year. Then we make […]
Resort-Inspired Backyard Features You’ll Actually Use
What features make a backyard feel like a resort? Covered lounges, custom pools, outdoor kitchens, fire lounges, wellness areas, and custom lighting can help homeowners enjoy a resort experience at home. The right combination gives you space to swim, relax, eat, entertain, and spend time outside throughout the day and after sunset. Key Takeaways: You don’t need to copy […]
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 […]
The Hidden Factors That Drive Backyard Construction Costs
What factors affect backyard construction costs?The biggest factors that affect backyard construction costs are the amount of space being developed, whether the property is flat or on a hillside, the size and complexity of the swimming pool, engineered structures such as cantilevered patio covers, and how different features are integrated together. While homeowners often focus […]
5 Outdoor Design Styles to Inspire Your Backyard Transformation
Key Takeaways: One of the best ways to start gathering ideas for your backyard is by identifying the types of outdoor spaces you’re naturally drawn to. — Design styles provide inspiration. Exploring different styles can help you understand the materials, environments, and overall feeling you want to create. — Inspiration comes from many places. Travel, architecture, resorts, restaurants, and homes you’ve admired over the years often influence what you […]
3 Ways to Make a Small Backyard Feel Bigger
Key Takeaways: A small yard can work exceptionally well when every feature earns its place and the design is tailored to how the space will actually be used. — Edit your wish list first. Trying to fit every desired feature into a compact yard often leads to a crowded design and a higher budget. — Pay attention to scale. Smaller furniture, plants, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.— […]