| | Seat walls and a patio overlook a golf course near Folsom. | |
| | | Acid stained concrete design adds interest to this patio. | |
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| | A Mediterranean entry garden | |
| | | this landscape has a small patio above the spa | |
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| | Plants soften this Mediterranean themed home. | |
| | | Sculpture creates a unique accent in this landscape | |
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| | A divided wall allows easy access yet provides plenty of privacy | |
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| | Screen walls designed for privacy and easy access to the home | |
| | | The patio enjoys a view of a large sculpture in the landscape | |
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| | Kitchen to the left, fireplace & spa ahead, lots of deck for pe... | |
| | | People can sit in the spa - or on the wall - and enjoy the fire | |
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| | Fireplace, spa & waterfall into pool | |
| | | the waterfall stream makes a great place to play | |
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| | Landscape plantings around the rocks create an alpine feel | |
| | | The ultimate outdoor room near Granite Bay | |
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| | The room looks out over the landscape, the pool, and the valley. | |
| | | This modern design also bounces light back to the path. | |
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| | A modern design fountain & trellis embellish this patio. | |
| | | A place to sit surrounded by herbs and flowers. | |
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| | Natural design patio with gas grill & wok ring | |
| | | Rich textures and materials enhance the design of this counter | |
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| | A very contemporary landscape with bold shapes & colors. | |
| | | Pots on copper pedestals create an economical modern design look | |
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| | copper pedestals will patina with age | |
| | | The arched wood structure screens the master bedroom window. | |
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| | Structural plants complement the bold color scheme. | |
| | | A mosaic tile wall with three waterfalls | |
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| | A very Mediterranean patio | |
| | | Another Mediterranean patio | |
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| | We had fun doing this transition between concrete, brick and deck | |
| | | This natural garden uses a recylced concrete path. | |
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| | A luxurious small pool with swim in place jets | |
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| | This deck, inspired by tree houses, works well with native oaks | |
| | | the tree house deck has lots of usable space | |
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| | A swim in place pool nestled into the landscape | |
| | | Temporary design featuring bold shapes & colors to create rooms | |
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| | the chess room surrounded by landscape planters | |
| | | potentilla grows between flagstones in this Granite Bay garden. | |
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| | Long steps make the pool more visible from the house & deck. | |
| | | the swimming pool, spa & fireplace create an impressive view. | |
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| | The fireplace extends the home's design into the landscape. | |
| | | A covered patio overlooks the pool area. | |
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| | Fireplace seating with a view of the lake. | |
| | | the stepped wall provides privacy for swimmers | |
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| | detail of a dipping pool near Sacramento | |
| | | Deck & spa have a good view of a water feature | |
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| | the deck boards echo the veins in a leaf | |
| | | This Elk Grove pool & spa looks great from the house | |
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| | Detail of the pool, showing overflow & sheer descent waterfall | |
| | | Cooking center, adult patio & kid patio | |
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| | The upper basin of this waterfall is a reflecting pool. | |
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| | upper deck, pool and landscape | |
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| | elements of this pool and patio fit together into the landscape. | |
| | | A living screen of maiden grass provides mass for a prairie style home | |
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| | Glasstile, stained concrete and textured vegetation | |
| | | Water conserving plants enhance this contemporary design | |
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| | Pool detail, prairie style home | |
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| | | Meadow and water conserving plants | |
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| | Entertainment center, with lighting | |
| | | pool & spa seen from deck | |
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| | Deck with built-in seating, patio & spa behind | |
| | | A site entry gate for guests (and to get the mail) | |
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| | a small patio and seat wall | |
| | | Plants hide the air conditioner | |
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| | A patio for entertaining (guests can arrive via the gate behind) | |
| | | New path and steps lead to the entry courtyard | |
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| | | Interesting textures in the front yard | |
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| | A narrow garden with a view... | |
| | | A low trough style fountain leaves the view open | |
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| | A retractable awning & roll-up screen block the sun | |
| | | A wisteria covered structure shades the bedroom | |
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| | Two frogs enjoy the fountain | |
| | | Pots add interest to the patio | |
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| | View from the bedroom patio, with cranes | |
| | | Overview, seating behind pool. French door added. | |
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| | | Pot fountain & swimming pool | |
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| | A patio outside the kitchen | |
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| | Backyard remodel: existing pool & deck - new planting, play area | |
| | | A tropical effect for Sacramento... | |
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| | Existing tree & deck blends into new landscape beyond | |
| | | pool & koi pond filters hidden behind lush planting & walls | |
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| | tropical planting overview, Sacramento, CA | |
| | | Chinese banana (musella lasiocarpa), palms, ground cover bamboo | |
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| | Provence style fountain, spa & path | |
| | | A kitchen, counter & fireplace... | |
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| | ...with an intimate dining area. Très Provence! | |
| | | A generous counter for easy serving | |
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| | Pool, spa & fountain (Provençal patio to the right) | |
| | | This spa was added to an existing pool | |
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| | Patio & fireplace from putting green | |
| | | seating completes the fireplace area | |
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| | The side yard becomes a secret garden space | |
| | | Dining area & putting green | |
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| | | Entry courtyard with fountain & side yard | |
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| | Side yard patio & fountain | |
| | | fountain and clumping bamboo | |
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