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 […]
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: […]
Foxterra Featured in Livingetc’s “6 Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Outdoor Pizza Party This Summer”
How do you design an outdoor kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining? The best outdoor kitchens are designed so you can use your outdoor space the way you want to. That might mean that cooking becomes part of the gathering instead of pulling the host away from it. Or, it might mean that you want a […]
Foxterra’s Nate Fox Is Featured On “Martha Stewart” Talking Exterior Design Trends
What are the biggest landscaping trends for 2026? The biggest landscaping trends for 2026 reflect a shift toward more personalized outdoor spaces. Homeowners are embracing layered planting, richer color palettes, wellness features, and landscapes designed around how they actually want to spend time outside. In Martha Stewart’s roundup of the year’s top landscaping trends, Foxterra […]
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 […]