Modern Backyard Living with Custom
Pergola, Outdoor Kitchen, and LightingA modern
backyard retreat that extends the home's living space outdoors and supports comfortable use
during the day and into the evening. A raised patio organizes the space and creates defined
seating and dining areas overlooking the rest of the garden, with an outdoor kitchen integrated
for everyday meals and entertaining. Oversized patio steps double as relaxed places to sit,
adding flexibility for gathering and casual use. Planting areas are embedded directly into the
raised patio, softening the hardscape and connecting the seating areas to the surrounding
landscape. Integrated outdoor lighting creates a calm, usable, and beautiful environment at
night while maintaining a soft, natural feel during the day. A custom pergola is topped with a
cut-out trellis selected to complement the clients' overall design scheme, filtering sunlight
and casting shifting light and shadow patterns that become a visible part of the architecture of
the landscape. Clean lines, warm materials, and simple planting give the space a cohesive,
modern character.
Inviting Backyard with Raised Patio,
Pergola, and Outdoor KitchenThis showcases a complete
backyard transformation designed for modern living. The raised concrete patio includes zones for
dining, lounging, and entertaining—anchored by a custom architectural pergola. The landscape
connects to a new teen hangout room added to the detached garage, creating seamless flow between
indoors and out. Tropical-style plantings and layered materials soften the clean lines, making
the space feel vibrant and private.
Custom Pergola with Artistic Cut-Out
Trellis and Inviting Outdoor SpacesThis view
highlights the custom pergola featuring a cut-out trellis top that casts beautiful, shifting
light patterns on the ground—making light itself a dynamic part of the architecture. Beneath,
the dining area invites al fresco meals, while a cozy seating nook to the left offers a relaxing
retreat. The landscaped yard flows seamlessly around the garage addition and extends to the back
fence, creating a cohesive indoor-outdoor living experience.
Cut-Out Trellises Top the Pergola
& Give Privacy at Outdoor KitchenThis photo
showcases the cut-out matching trellises topping the custom pergola, which cast patterned light
reflections onto the ground below, adding a dynamic architectural element. The same intricate
trellis design is used as a privacy screen behind the outdoor kitchen, thoughtfully shielding
the patio area from neighboring views while maintaining a cohesive and stylish look.
Under the Custom-Designed Pergola:
Tropical Cut-Out Trellis and Ambient LightingThis
close-up shot from beneath the custom-designed pergola highlights the intricate
tropical-patterned cut-out trellises on top, casting delicate shadows that enhance the
architectural character of the space. Soft downlights tucked into the corners provide subtle
evening illumination, while the crisp white pergola structure contrasts beautifully with the
lush trees in the background, reinforcing the modern tropical atmosphere.
View from Under the Pergola: Dining,
Seating, and Teen Hangout ConnectionShot from beneath
the pergola next to the dining table, this perspective reveals the inviting seating area just
steps away, the custom addition to the back of the garage housing the teen hangout room, and the
neatly maintained backyard beyond. The clean-lined plantings and open grass lawn replace the
previous overgrown vegetation, creating a fresh, modern outdoor space designed for connection
and relaxation.
Evening Ambiance: Illuminated Pergola,
Outdoor Kitchen, and Seating AreaThis nighttime view
captures the warm glow of down lights beneath the custom pergola, softly illuminating the dining
and seating areas. The outdoor kitchen, partially visible, is framed by the privacy screen
behind it, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for evening gatherings. The subtle lighting
enhances the modern tropical design, making the backyard a serene retreat after dark.
Modern Outdoor Kitchen with Custom
Privacy ScreensThis photo shows a sleek white outdoor
kitchen with a modern concrete countertop, BBQ, ample storage, and generous prep space designed
for easy entertaining. A horizontal board fence with alternating sizes screens the AC unit and
adds architectural interest. A privacy screen borders the raised patio, blocking views and
enhancing the clean, contemporary look. White finishes on the pergola and kitchen unify the
design with a fresh, modern feel.
Intimate Nighttime Dining Under the
PergolaThis close-up captures the dining area beneath
the custom white pergola softly illuminated at night. An uplight highlights the nearby tree,
casting gentle shadows that enhance the modern tropical ambiance and create a warm, inviting
atmosphere perfect for evening gatherings.
Serene Nighttime Backyard with Pergola
and Uplighted TreesThis nighttime shot captures the
full backyard illuminated with thoughtfully placed lighting. The soft glow from downlights under
the custom white pergola blends with uplights that highlight the modern trees at the yard's
edge. The garage addition housing the teen hangout room is visible, alongside the inviting
seating area and a glimpse of the sleek outdoor kitchen, creating a warm and tranquil ambiance
throughout the space.
Warm Evening Glow Facing the House:
Pergola, Dining, and Outdoor KitchenThis nighttime
perspective looks toward the house, showcasing the softly lit dining area beneath the custom
white pergola. The modern outdoor kitchen with its sleek concrete countertop is visible, framed
by the custom-designed horizontal screening fence. The privacy screen behind the kitchen adds an
elegant layer of seclusion, completing this inviting and sophisticated backyard setting.
Inviting Raised Patio with Custom
Pergola and GateThis closer view highlights the
raised patio's distinctive tread design and clean planting beds, all beneath the softly lit
custom white pergola. The comfortable seating area creates a welcoming spot to unwind, while the
screened outdoor kitchen adds functionality and style. The open custom wooden gate, crafted with
horizontal boards of varying widths, provides easy access to the backyard and complements the
modern aesthetic.
Daytime View of Pergola, Dining Area,
and Outdoor Kitchen Privacy ScreenThis bright daytime
shot showcases the custom white pergola sheltering the dining space, with the modern privacy
screen behind the outdoor kitchen visible in the background. The edges of the raised concrete
patio feature distinctive treads, adding architectural interest and defining the space's clean,
contemporary lines.
Crafted Wood Gate Featuring Horizontal
Wood DesignThis custom-designed wood gate features
horizontal boards in varying widths, creating a modern, handcrafted look. The slight openings
between boards offer a subtle peek into the backyard while still providing a strong sense of
privacy. Its design echoes the contemporary feel of the overall landscape and offers a
welcoming, stylish entry to the outdoor space.
Before: Small, Unusable Patio with
Aging Wood Steps and BBQ without a placeThe original
back patio featured aging wood steps and a small wood platform that was neither safe nor
functional. Its limited size made it unusable for gatherings or outdoor living, and a small
detached barbecue sat awkwardly off to the side. Mushrooms growing through the patchy grass
hinted at drainage issues and a lack of overall cohesion in the space.
Before: Overgrown Plantings with No
CohesionThe back of the yard was dominated by
overgrown citrus trees and a sprawling lawn, with other plantings that had grown unruly over
time. The space lacked structure and felt underutilized, with vegetation overwhelming the layout
and making the yard feel smaller and less inviting.
Before: Disconnected Backyard with
Overgrowth and Undefined LayoutThis wider view of the
backyard captures the side and rear portions of the space, revealing overgrown plantings and a
lack of clear structure. The yard felt disjointed and underutilized, with no defined areas for
gathering, relaxing, or connecting to the surrounding architecture.
Before: Overgrown Vegetation and
Cramped Deteriorating DeckThis photo captures a large
tropical plant and other well-maintained, but oversized plantings that lacked cohesion and
overwhelmed the space. A portion of the small wood deck is also visible—too compact to be
functional and contributing to the backyard's overall lack of usability and flow.
Before: Oversized Vegetation and
Cramped Wood DeckThis view highlights the small wood
deck and steps leading from the house, which were too compact to comfortably accommodate outdoor
use. Surrounding plantings had grown too large for the space, further crowding the area and
emphasizing the need for a more functional and thoughtfully scaled design.
