Crosby Rancho Santa Fe
This Rancho Santa Fe property required a thoughtful hardscape expansion rather than a full redesign, with the primary challenge centered on functionality. A narrow, winding driveway made parking and vehicle circulation difficult, while a small bordering hillside limited expansion without structural support. The goal was to improve access and usability
Sunken Patio Cover La Jolla
When we first evaluated this Muirlands property, the homeowners wanted to expand their outdoor living space without interrupting the home’s historic character or sacrificing unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Creating a comfortable gathering area at grade would have disrupted the view corridor, so the design needed a thoughtful solution
Old Town Outdoor Dining
Originally, the topography of this property made the backyard feel disconnected from the home and did not support the homeowners’ love of cooking and entertaining. The interior kitchen opened to a balcony that overlooked a mismatched flagstone patio, a storage shed, and a sloped lawn with elevation challenges. Our challenge
Tropical Del Mar Backyard
The main challenge of this Del Mar backyard was translating the homeowner’s love of Hawai‘i into a cohesive tropical retreat that felt natural within a Southern California coastal setting. The sloping terrain toward the waterfront and outdated elements made the space feel underutilized and disconnected. The design needed to balance
Coronado Outdoor Living Space
When we first evaluated this Coronado property, the backyard lacked a defined purpose and did not take full advantage of the home’s coastal setting. The homeowners wanted an outdoor living room that felt intentional and comfortable while standing up to coastal conditions like wind, sun exposure, and cooler evenings. Our
Stunning Deck Design in Sunset Cliffs
The Point Loma Peninsula represents some of the most beautiful and picturesque coastlines in the United States, with its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches providing stunning views of a coastal sunset. It’s easy to get lost in the sensory memories of such a magical place; the cries of gulls only
Mission Hills Backyard Entertainment & Kitchen Design
Who says the kitchen needs to be locked away inside a house? With southern California’s year-round beautiful weather, it would be a shame not to take full advantage and get cooking while the sun shines and the birds are singing! That was the line of reasoning for this San Diego homeowner,
Award Winning Rancho Santa Fe Landscaping
It’s been over two years since I was first contacted by Bill and Ana Drew to provide a patio covering for their barbeque, though it feels now like it was only months ago. It started as a modest project centered around the outdoor kitchen, but the Drews’ vision for their