Can you smell summer coming! 🙂
Here’s a client project we’re working on…a modern Spanish-style backyard here in southern California.
(We’ll also show you some finalized client design pics at the end!)
PS: If you aren’t quite ready to consult us re: your backyard (we get SO many clients wanting help with their outdoor spaces from us, which we’re thankful for because it’s SO FUN!!!), you can grab our design guide “How to Save BIG $$$ On Your Backyard Design!”
OUTDOOR SEATING
I especially love these outdoor sofas! (I’m super picky about outdoor furniture and try to avoid the standard-looking ones at all costs!😅
sofas / firepit / olive tree / fountain
FOUNTAIN
If you’ve read my post about our front courtyard, you may remember my love for fountains (and what I did to convert our old one!).
The one I’ve put in the above image is pretty inexpensive as far as large fountains can go, and I love the clean lines!
olive trees
If you love this look but don’t live in an environment where you can grow olive trees outside, why not buy a faux one that you can bring outdoors in summertime (in a protected spot like a porch or under a pergola near the house is best if your sun gets intense!) to give you that Mediterranean vibe? This faux olive tree is the best-looking one I’ve found and comes as small as 6 feet or as tall as 9 feet!
Alternative option: Bring in some lavender (like we did for this client’s modern Spanish-style gate)!
FIREPIT
While this isn’t the one shown in my example design board above, THIS is the firepit I’m loving the texture of most right now! (And it’s actually less expensive, so I’m definitely including it in my #1 recommendation concept board to the clients, which isn’t done yet.)
That board was my first pass at giving them a visual, as some clients struggle with envisioning what’s described to them verbally. It’s hard for them to envision, thus one of the reasons why they’ve hired us! The Vision! We can see it without having to mock up a thing, but mockups can really help some people who struggle to “see” it.
The above photo also reminds me, you’ve GOT to read my 15 Mistakes to AVOID with your patio furniture!
The Pavilion
This is being completely custom-made as the layout is being uniquely designed by us down to the inch–from the outdoor kitchen to dining area to fireplace living area placement, and there is no picture on the internet that will capture the design. 🙂 Sometimes, you just gotta find a placeholder to give a general idea!
What about *Your* outdoor space?!
Sometimes I don’t know which I enjoy more: designing interiors or exteriors! (Anyone who’s been in our backyard and has heard our design story about it knows how much outdoor spaces mean to us–and how much we enjoy designing them for people.)
While this particular client design is beautiful, you haven’t seen the layout of this amazing backyard yet–and why we’ve chosen the items we have. Each space is unique, and copying what someone else has done will leave your space lacking.
We’re here to help find the one-of-a-kind vibe for you and your outdoor space. If you need help figuring out your layout, flow, finishes, furnishings, or any other ideas for your outdoor living areas this year, choose a phone or video consult or grab our Backyard Guide at the end of our Plans & Design Guides Page and see how we can help you!
Cheers!
– Jess & Matt
Next…
- If you want to save $100s to $10,000s of dollars on your backyard updates, makeover or remodel, you need THIS!
- If you’re new here, you won’t want to miss grabbing our FREE Interior Design Guide!
- See all our Outdoor Space & Backyard Design posts HERE!
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