Outdoor Living · Design Ideas
Outdoor Living Design Ideas
Explore the elements that make up an outdoor space — what each one is, the choices that shape it, and how it comes together. Each guide covers one part of the yard, so you can plan a single feature or a whole project.
Ideas for your outdoor space.
Materials, layouts and features from work we have designed and built across the Peninsula and South Bay. Save the ones you like and bring them to your design consultation.
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Beautiful Pergola Ideas
Shade structures that define an outdoor room, from freestanding pergolas to attached covers.
Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Built-in cooking and entertaining layouts, from a grill island to a full outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor Bar Ideas
Bar layouts and materials that turn a patio or poolside into a place people gather.
Outdoor Fireplace Ideas
Masonry fireplaces that anchor a patio and stretch the season into cooler months.
Premium Fire Pit Designs
Fire pits and fire features built into a surrounding patio or lounge.
Backyard Landscape Lighting Ideas
Low-voltage lighting that makes hardscape, planting and paths safe and striking after dark.
Paver Walkway Design Ideas
Walkways, paths and entry steps that stay level and drain, engineered from the base up.
Retaining & Freestanding Wall Designs
Retaining and freestanding walls that hold grade and create usable, level space.
Water Feature Ideas and Designs
Fountains, basins and disappearing features that bring sound and calm to a yard.
Have a space in mind?
Tell us the space and the goal. We will walk your property, set a real date in writing, and show you exactly how it gets built.