Автор проекта – Анастасия Стефанович | Архитектурное Бюро SHADRINA & STEFANOVICH; Фото – Роберт Поморцев, Михаил Поморцев | PRO.FOTO

The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Spanish Mediterranean 3-Story Home, built in Oceanside, CA.

Here is another view of a large putting green. AlternaScapes can create your putting green to fit you and your needs! No matter the size or shape, we work with you to design the putting green of your dreams!

Two identical wide driveway gates for entry and exit from u-drive in front of home. Fenced entirety of the property. Intercom, cameras, secure mailbox. Photos by Yael Sirota

Frank Sabato

Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. Outdoor Living Services Include: Outdoor Masonry Kitchens & Fireplaces- Design & Construction Patios Design & Construction Masonry Refreshment Islands Masonry BBQ's Islands Masonry seat walls/retaining walls Outdoor Entertainment Center Cabinets Wet Bars Cabana Design & Construction with Custom Lighting Deck Builder, Decorative Concrete & Stone Pergola Design & Construction with Custom Lighting Gazebo Design & Construction Trellis Design & Construction with Custom Lighting Outdoor Fireplace Design & Construction Pool House Design & Construction Outdoor Showers, Baths & Spas Outdoor Living Rooms Design & Construction Outdoor bathrooms/shower/tub areas Outdoor Fire-pits & Fire Features Outdoor Water Features Waterfalls Water Fountains Stone Masonry and more... Greg, Sunset Construction & Design

Kitchen Suite: Kitchen, Butler’s Pantry, Dry Pantry and former Staff’s Dining Room Design Team: Beall Design Group, Inc. Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2016 Houzz

Photographer: Kathryn MacDonald

Alexandra Froggatt