The Decisions That Make or Break Your Backyard Project
Key Takeaways: The revision phase sets the tone for the entire construction experience. When it’s handled well, everything downstream feels smoother. — Know your property first. Lot coverage, setbacks, and easements shape what’s legally possible before design ever begins. — Let budget guide the design. A rendering only works if it reflects real construction numbers. — Protect the momentum. The longer a design sits dormant, […]
See This $38M Bel Air Backyard With a 90-Foot Infinity Pool
Key Takeaways: Photos: Asal Homes The property sits on a steep hillside overlooking protected green hills and a reservoir below. From the beginning, the goal was to design something elevated enough to match the architecture of the home, while allowing the view to remain the focal point. — The 90-foot infinity edge is the architectural anchor. […]
How We Design Timeless Outdoor Spaces For Any Climate
Key Takeaways: Great outdoor design isn’t about copying what works somewhere else. It’s about designing a yard that works where you live. — Climate shapes performance. Materials, shade, drainage, and comfort depend on local conditions. — Your property matters. Slope, sun, views, and layout should guide the design. — Lifestyle comes first. The best yards are designed around how you actually use them. DESIGNING FOR ALL CLIMATES You […]
6 Yards With Luxury Fire Features And Resort Vibes
Key Takeaways: A fire feature can change the whole feel of an outdoor space, but it looks different in every yard. In these projects, fire becomes part of the architecture of the space, sometimes subtle, sometimes bold, always intentional. — Fire as the focal point. In several of these yards, the fire feature is the moment your eye lands […]
A Modern New Jersey Backyard Designed for Year-Round Resort Living
Key Takeaways: Designing for all four seasons means balancing modern architecture with warmth, functionality, and flow. Here’s how we approached it in this timeless luxury backyard design: – Design with Intention: Every element, from the pool to the fireplace, was created to feel purposeful, not decorative. – Balance Modern and Warmth: Clean lines and contemporary […]
A Boca Raton Backyard Designed to Make a Statement
Key Takeaways: When it comes to waterfront property, exterior design isn’t just about how it feels when you’re standing in it — it’s about how it looks from every direction. Here’s how we approached this one: When it comes to waterfront property in South Florida, yard design is about more than just functionality. It’s about […]