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: […]
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 […]
Inside a Layered Utah Backyard That Feels Like a Mountain Escape
How do you design a backyard on a sloped lot? Designing a backyard on a sloped lot starts by using the property’s natural grade rather than trying to eliminate it. In this Utah project, a series of terraces transformed a steep, unusable hillside into multiple outdoor living areas, including a pool, spa, outdoor living room, […]
Designing an English Countryside Yard in the Utah Mountains
How do you design a luxury backyard with mountain views? Designing a luxury backyard with mountain views starts by working with the property’s natural topography, preserving important sightlines, and carefully positioning gathering spaces around the landscape. This English countryside-inspired Utah project demonstrates how thoughtful planning can complement the home’s architecture while helping homeowners enjoy the […]
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 […]
How We Design Backyards That Get Used Every Day
Key Takeaways: Many homeowners start by thinking about what they want to include in their backyard. But our team at Foxterra takes a step back and starts by thinking about the outdoor space as a whole. — Think about how you want to use your outdoor space. Consider where you’ll spend time, how your family […]