Monday, July 1, 2013

Project Reveal // Our Great Outdoors


Today, after three years of demolition, design and re-landscaping, I'm very happy to share a look at what we now see outside our back door - the multi-use, poolside entertaining area of our dreams.

I've shared plans and progress reports along the way (you can revisit some of that here, here and here if you'd like) and while there is still some detail work left in the plan, we're more than ready to sit right back and enjoy it in its current glory.



We made efficient use of nearly every square foot and placed entertaining vignettes at all four corners of the yard - a flagstone patio to the north, covered patio and bar to the south, deck for lounging at the eastern end and fireside patio to the west. We tucked additional gardening space for vegetables, plants and grasses in spaces in between. No area was wasted.



The covered patio outside the kitchen tends to serve as the hub. Here, family and friends belly up the bar which faces a banquette placed just under the kitchen window. 


The fireside patio now allows entertaining past dark to carry on in other areas of the yard beyond the patio bar. 


We had planned to build out a sofa of our own design for this space, but liked the deep lounging bench we recently purchased at World Market and decided to run with it instead. I upholstered some cushions to give it the custom look we were after all along. We will likely upgrade additional seating in this area, but we're also satisfied with it in its current state. 
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Unknown said...

Fabulous! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

jackie jade said...

this looks so amazing - you did a great job and now it's time to enjoy your lovely space!
-- jackie @ jade and oak

Kristen said...

Wow! It's like a little vacay in your own backyard. Everything has come together so great! I've had my eye on that World Market bench for some time now. Love the depth of it. So jealous!

celine {aquahaus} said...

Erin, this looks incredible. You are superwoman!!! Bravo.

Hannah said...

Erin! It looks fabulous! What a dream. Looks like Palm Springs -- a permanent vacation! You will have so much fun entertaining.

Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

Anonymous said...

S-T-O-P!!! You made excellent use of the space!! Love the black and white accents. Can I move into your back yard please? I'll clean the pool. ha xoxo

Albertina M. Cisneros said...

ERIN!! This is AMAZING!!! congratulations. It is breathtaking. Perfect and so thoughtout. Every corner is beautiful. I especially love the bar area. I can imagine all the good times to be enjoyed here by you, your family and friends. ENjoy the fruits of your labor!

designstiles said...

Whoa, the bar area looks straight out of a hollywood hot spot. I'm sure you're going to get great use out of it this summer. And many summers to come, really.

So craving a pool in this Valley heat.

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