Backyard

Possible look of outdoor patio cover

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planters in the deck are a good idea

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water feature along fence for kitchen area

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concrete bench - near pool area.

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If your deck borders a slope or ledge (even if only a minor one), you’re going to need railings to comply with building codes. The simple horizontal lines of this railing designed by Rice and DeTienne Designs in Portola Valley, California, complement the clean, minimalist deck design without blocking views of the hillside.

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like how the fence ties into the outside board and batten approach

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The shade structure, made of cedar boards set between metal posts, gives a cozy, partially enclosed feeling to the seating area while still allowing for breezes to pass through.

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seating area off the covered patio and how to fence the yard?

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sunken seating is great idea

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Paver placement and layout for front and back. The planter boxes are a nice touch

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with water feature...

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Another perspective

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Good example of using small retaining walls to recapture the slope.

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the transition to a lower elevation is great.. like how the BBQ is recessed too

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Front gate possibility

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Is there a way to do this economically? We ❤️ the separation between pool and lower deck plus trellis

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