A Newport Coast Backyard You Can Spend Your Entire Day In
How do you design a backyard that feels like a private resort? A backyard feels more like a private resort when you have different places to enjoy throughout the day. For this Newport Coast project, we designed areas for morning coffee, relaxing by the pool, eating outside, drinks with friends and family, and evenings around […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]