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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Inside A $2M+ Utah Yard Built For A Big Family (And Designed Like A Private Resort)
Key Takeaways: This project wasn’t about adding features. It was about creating a yard this family would use every day. The pool, the spa, the sports court, the boardwalk, and the gathering spaces were all designed around one idea: keep everyone outside without the space ever feeling crowded. — Multiple destinations. The layout gives kids, […]
A Modern Hacienda Backyard That Feels Like a Private Resort
Key Takeaways: This backyard started as a blank slate with an unusual shape, but the final design proves how much potential can be unlocked when the layout is built around real lifestyle. — Let the lot shape drive the design. Instead of forcing a standard layout, the pool, spa, and Baja shelf were designed to […]