#backyard-design

#backyard-design

The right solution depends on both budget and how the space is used. A common mistake is selecting a structure that does not match the home's style, stressing that size, color, and material should always complement the backyard and home.

"There's no one size fits all," says Nate Fox, cofounder-along with his brother Justin-of Santa Ana, California-based luxury landscape architecture firm Foxterra Design. "Do you want a swimming pool? Do you entertain? Do you want to create a sanctuary? It all hinges on understanding how you live."

"Have you and your family been thinking about adding a new pool to your backyard? Maybe it's something you've wanted to do for a long time, but have no idea where to begin. You're not alone."

"Privacy fencing, either along a property line or around a specific area in your garden, creates a sense of sanctuary, seclusion, and peacefulness," says Janice Parker.