Swimming Pool & Spa Are Central to Our Client’s New Landscape Design
Our clients were in love with the new home they had purchased, a sprawling estate in the Old Stockdale neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. However, there were definitely some major changes they wanted to make to the landscape design. The property itself was very unique due to the fact that there was basically no backyard. The […]
Swimming Pool Design: A Plunge Pool Was the Perfect Fit for Our Client’s Backyard
Our clients desperately wanted a swimming pool in their back yard, but they had some clear reservations. First off, their property was a little bit on the smaller side & they were concerned that adding a swimming pool would completely dominate the landscape. Their biggest fear was having a backyard that was simply an over-sized […]
Private Residence: Landscape Design Transforms Property into Tropical Paradise
When we first met our clients at their property, we were struck by the truly unique architecture of their historic Bakersfield home. Nestled away behind beautiful stucco walls, their stunning mission-style home is definitely one-of-a-kind. They absolutely loved their home, but over the years, had become more & more disappointed with their garden. The rear […]
Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Pit Seating Area Create Cozy Outdoor Living Space
Our clients desperately wanted more from their back yard. While they had an existing pool & a rather large pergola over their back porch, there was still very little to really pull you outside. They dreamed of having a space that they could use for entertaining their large, extended family. Specifically, they envisioned a fire […]
Landscape Design: A Drought Tolerant Makeover
Our clients had a gorgeous, Spanish style home nestled in an older neighborhood of Bakersfield but they had one major problem: they hated their front yard. The original front yard was a chaotic hodgepodge of underdeveloped turf grass, overdeveloped weeds & dated concrete. They envisioned a landscape that would complement the stunning architectural style of […]
Broken Concrete Gives New Life to Patio Design
Patio Transforms With Broken Concrete Our clients contacted us with a very specific request: they wanted to update the look of their patio/courtyard garden. Their biggest complaint? The whole patio was covered with a very dated tile that was definitely beginning to show its age. They wanted an alternative that would make this private […]
Landscape Design: Outdoor Kitchen, Flagstone Patio, Fire Pit & So Much More
Our clients were desperately wanting more from their backyard. They did not have enough space to entertain, the plants/trees were either overgrown or struggling to grow, & the yard simply lacked any sort of dominant theme or sense of design. Specifically, they dreamed of an outdoor kitchen space that could accommodate large family gatherings, a […]
Landscape Design: Ranch Remodel
Our clients loved their sprawling ranch estate for lots of reasons: a cooler coastal climate, beautiful views, & quiet evenings away from the city. A number of years ago, we were privileged to help them redesign the landscape surrounding the property’s main residence. We installed thousands of square feet of lush synthetic turf, dozens of […]
Swimming Pool Design Transforms Backyard into Private Resort Getaway for the Whole Family
When our clients first approached us regarding their property, they had a clear vision of their dream backyard. They wanted a complete resort oasis right outside their backdoor. They dreamed of spacious pool space that would accommodate their large family & many more friends. In particular, they wanted a swimming pool design that would be […]
Outdoor Kitchen Island Creates Gathering Place for Friends & Family
Our clients wanted to create an outdoor dining/cooking experience in their backyard that would be a destination for large parties & family gatherings. Our clients definitely did not want a “cookie-cutter” outdoor kitchen island! They envisioned a spacious bar top that would allow for guests to relax on bar stools & give plenty of countertop […]