Kitchen, dining area and fire feature. Jason Liske photographer
На фото: двор на заднем дворе в современном стиле с покрытием из гравия и зоной барбекю

Kristy Noble Photography
Пример оригинального дизайна: пергола во дворе частного дома на заднем дворе в стиле рустика с покрытием из гравия

Photography by Jimi Smith / "Jimi Smith Photography"
Идея дизайна: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с местом для костра и настилом

This shade arbor, located in The Woodlands, TX north of Houston, spans the entire length of the back yard. It combines a number of elements with custom structures that were constructed to emulate specific aspects of a Zen garden. The homeowner wanted a low-maintenance garden whose beauty could withstand the tough seasonal weather that strikes the area at various times of the year. He also desired a mood-altering aesthetic that would relax the senses and calm the mind. Most importantly, he wanted this meditative environment completely shielded from the outside world so he could find serenity in total privacy. The most unique design element in this entire project is the roof of the shade arbor itself. It features a “negative space” leaf pattern that was designed in a software suite and cut out of the metal with a water jet cutter. Each form in the pattern is loosely suggestive of either a leaf, or a cluster of leaves. These small, negative spaces cut from the metal are the source of the structure’ powerful visual and emotional impact. During the day, sunlight shines down and highlights columns, furniture, plantings, and gravel with a blend of dappling and shade that make you feel like you are sitting under the branches of a tree. At night, the effects are even more brilliant. Skillfully concealed lights mounted on the trusses reflect off the steel in places, while in other places they penetrate the negative spaces, cascading brilliant patterns of ambient light down on vegetation, hardscape, and water alike. The shade arbor shelters two gravel patios that are almost identical in space. The patio closest to the living room features a mini outdoor dining room, replete with tables and chairs. The patio is ornamented with a blend of ornamental grass, a small human figurine sculpture, and mid-level impact ground cover. Gravel was chosen as the preferred hardscape material because of its Zen-like connotations. It is also remarkably soft to walk on, helping to set the mood for a relaxed afternoon in the dappled shade of gently filtered sunlight. The second patio, spaced 15 feet away from the first, resides adjacent to the home at the opposite end of the shade arbor. Like its twin, it is also ornamented with ground cover borders, ornamental grasses, and a large urn identical to the first. Seating here is even more private and contemplative. Instead of a table and chairs, there is a large decorative concrete bench cut in the shape of a giant four-leaf clover. Spanning the distance between these two patios, a bluestone walkway connects the two spaces. Along the way, its borders are punctuated in places by low-level ornamental grasses, a large flowering bush, another sculpture in the form of human faces, and foxtail ferns that spring up from a spread of river rock that punctuates the ends of the walkway. The meditative quality of the shade arbor is reinforced by two special features. The first of these is a disappearing fountain that flows from the top of a large vertical stone embedded like a monolith in the other edges of the river rock. The drains and pumps to this fountain are carefully concealed underneath the covering of smooth stones, and the sound of the water is only barely perceptible, as if it is trying to force you to let go of your thoughts to hear it. A large piece of core-10 steel, which is deliberately intended to rust quickly, rises up like an arced wall from behind the fountain stone. The dark color of the metal helps the casual viewer catch just a glimpse of light reflecting off the slow trickle of water that runs down the side of the stone into the river rock bed. To complete the quiet moment that the shade arbor is intended to invoke, a thick wall of cypress trees rises up on all sides of the yard, completely shutting out the disturbances of the world with a comforting wall of living greenery that comforts the thoughts and emotions.

Идея дизайна: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле рустика с летней кухней и покрытием из гравия

Courtyard Garden: Central London: Materials: Cedar wood slatted trellis to the dress the walling, cedar wood smooth decking to the rear with built-in seating framed by bamboo planters. Childrens play sand pit built into the decking showing the cedar top closed to create an adult space. Portland limestone, sawn, all units at the same size adjacent to 2 specimen Acer palmatum. The stems have been pruned to show the sculptural essence of the branch form. Up lighter concealed within a pebble dressing.

Стильный дизайн: большой двор на заднем дворе в стиле кантри с настилом и навесом - последний тренд

Свежая идея для дизайна: двор среднего размера в стиле кантри с летней кухней и покрытием из гравия без защиты от солнца - отличное фото интерьера

The color of the stacked stone and the glass tile brought some much needed calm while pulling the interior to the exterior space.
На фото: маленький двор на заднем дворе в стиле фьюжн с местом для костра и настилом без защиты от солнца для на участке и в саду

Joel Barbitta
Свежая идея для дизайна: большой двор на заднем дворе в современном стиле с местом для костра и покрытием из гравия - отличное фото интерьера

Clad windows and doors.
На фото: двор среднего размера на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с настилом и навесом с

The new backyard is perfect for entertaining large groups, hosting intimate dinners, or relaxing. Birdhouses and plants line the new space and a pergola shades a table for al fresco dining. A pass-through into the basement allows guests to pull a stool right up to the bar.

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: пергола во дворе частного дома среднего размера на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с настилом

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая пергола во дворе частного дома на заднем дворе в современном стиле с летней кухней и настилом

На фото: огород во дворе среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с покрытием из гравия

Пример оригинального дизайна: двор в морском стиле с настилом без защиты от солнца

На фото: двор среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле модернизм с летней кухней, настилом и козырьком с

We started with selecting a range of bespoke oversized copper planters, this brings strength of character to the space, enables us to plant deciduous feature trees for all year-round interest, as well as a variety of shrubs and scented groundcovers. Each planter is up light, defining its cube shape and reflecting the buildings architecture. With time the rich patina of the planters will become more distinct.

Идея дизайна: маленький двор на заднем дворе в морском стиле с растениями в контейнерах, покрытием из гравия и навесом для на участке и в саду