A little inspiration goes a long way.
These visual studies show different ways to shape an outdoor room. They are design inspiration, not photographs of completed Canyon & Coast client projects. The right direction depends on the site, its light and how you want to use it.
Let’s plan your garden
MAKE ROOM FOR A LITTLE MORE OUTSIDE.What does outside
feel like to you?
The quiet courtyard
A place to sit, a beautiful pot, a little room to breathe. Start with a clear route and soften the edges with planting.
- Terracotta
- Warm stone
- Layered green
A direction to discuss, not a planting specification or a preview of your property.
A courtyard with room to pause
A small courtyard can feel settled when a clear path, one comfortable place to sit and a few strong planting shapes do the work. Keep the middle open enough to move through, and use pots or a low planting edge where digging is limited.
- A shaded seat near the house
- Paving that gives the eye a calm route
- Layered planting around the perimeter
Coastal planting that leaves breathing room
A coastal garden can pair resilient, low-water planting with open ground and places to walk. Instead of filling every gap, repeat a small group of forms and leave space for them to mature. Plant choices should account for exposure, soil and local water rules.
- Repeated plant forms for a coherent edge
- Open sightlines to keep the yard feeling broad
- Mulch and irrigation planned around the actual beds
A patio that connects home and garden
For a yard used for meals, reading and easy gatherings, start with the practical route between the door, table and garden. A planted border can soften the paving while keeping enough clear surface for chairs and everyday movement.
- A useful table zone with room to pull out chairs
- A direct, slip-aware route from the house
- A planted boundary that does not crowd the seating
Good things
start in the garden.
Bring the big idea. Or the small corner you keep thinking about.