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Rectangular backyard swimming pool with green lawn, concrete stepping stones, and stone wall water feature.

Poolside lounge chairs and patio umbrella beside a modern swimming pool in a professionally landscaped backyard.

Outdoor patio with seating area, plants, and view of a landscaped backyard swimming pool.

Outdoor patio seating area with decorative plants overlooking a modern residential swimming pool and landscaped garden.

Close-up of blue glass pool tile edge with a pink inflatable pool float in clear swimming pool water.

Detailed view of blue glass tile pool coping and water surface in a contemporary backyard swimming pool.

Water flowing from a stone wall scupper into a residential swimming pool, creating a decorative backyard water feature.

Red ceramic bubbling fountain surrounded by garden plants in a landscaped backyard near a swimming pool.

Existing site plan showing current backyard layout for landscape design project

BASE PLAN

The base plan outlined the property’s layout, highlighting the home’s footprint, open lawn, driveway, and mature trees. It also mapped out key utilities and the unique L-shaped lot configuration of the lot. This detailed groundwork helped the design team plan dedicated zones for the pool, outdoor kitchen, and entertainment spaces, setting the stage for a smooth transformation.

BASE PLAN

The base plan outlined the property’s layout, highlighting the home’s footprint, open lawn, driveway, and mature trees. It also mapped out key utilities and the unique L-shaped lot configuration. This detailed groundwork helped the design team plan dedicated zones for the pool, outdoor kitchen, and entertainment spaces, setting the stage for a smooth transformation.

Hand-drawn landscape design sketch showing pool, outdoor kitchen, seating area layout by Pacific Outdoor Living

DESIGN PROPOSALS

Building off the base plan, Julian and the homeowners collaborated to map out major features like the pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and seating areas, refining their placement, dimensions, and flow. Early collaboration helped address site challenges, fine-tune the layout, and set a strong foundation before moving into the final design phase.

Conceptual landscape design plan showing pool, outdoor kitchen, seating area layout by Pacific Outdoor Living

CONCEPTUAL PLAN

The dimensions and placement of the pool, spa, and other major features were finalized, along with detailed selections for materials, finishes, and outdoor lighting. The design also included relocating the homeowner’s existing jar fountain to a more prominent spot and enhancing the landscape with added hydrangeas, a Eugenia hedge, and other carefully chosen plantings to complete the modern resort-style retreat.