This DREAM BACKYARD Feels Like Vacation All Year Round!
What were your goals in designing your backyard space?
“We wanted to have a yard that we would use year-round and one in which we could easily entertain a few friends or an entire soccer team and both sized groups would feel comfortable — neither cramped nor overwhelmed. We wanted “hang out” space that adults or teenagers would use — so that meant lounge space in the water and on deck, iPhone controlled music in every area, TV with full Satellite TV access, fire pit with plenty of seating. And we wanted the design to be a modern and eclectic twist on a Mediterranean style that would look like it had been designed intentionally for the house while also being fresh.”
There are four different living areas:
1. Pool/Jacuzzi:
2. Television viewing/entertaining:
Under the pergola by the bar/TV, we’ve hosted soccer parties during the World Cup as well as my husband’s work colleagues for a catered lunch. The long bar works great for potlucks and informal, large parties. And when there’s a great game on TV, people can watch from the hot tub as well as the lounge furniture.
The pergola overhead serves as a platform for our solar panels –providing a shaded lounge area, some weather protection for our outdoor TV, and energy for the house year-round.
3. Firepit:
4. Dining/Cooking
“In the dining area is the largest table we own. So, when we have a large gathering, it’s the perfect place for us all to eat at one table together. We found that the times we wanted to eat outside were usually when we had guests.”
“With a large food prep area, the BBQ, running water at the sink, a stocked refrigerator and drawers for our outdoor plates and utensil, it’s been a really usable area.”
“The table itself is a custom design. I love the idea of repurposing things and have a special affinity for old doors…I found this one from Hungary at Architectural Salvage.”
And then the soccer goal…amazing artificial grass–what kind is it?
Thanks so much, Megan for letting us enjoy your beautifully designed backyard!
And now for some more inspiration…
Creative Writing!! Continue your great work.
LOVELY…………I would say we are out in one of the RANCH AREAS of San Diego like Santa Fe?Love the rolling hills in the vista.The FAKE GRASS looks GREAT and requires NO WATER!
How fun for the husband to turn his HOT TUB ON before leaving work!
SO MANY GADGETS in our lifetime!
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LOVE!! Although I admit that I am a bit jealous living right next door to this perfect backyard. 😉
That “Baja Shelf” is a great idea! Never knew it was called that but so get the idea that us gals don’t wish to get our hair wet;) Plus, as you say, how wonderful for toddlers and for a cool way to sunbath.
Marry Ann, what a dream back yard! I could hang out here and never leave. Certainly adding and pinning this as inspiration for my own back yard pool reno plans! Thanks for sharing!
The backyard of dreams! Watch tennis (or soccer) from the jacuzzi? Yes, please! Love the cement built in bench around the fire-pit. The soccer goal on the fake grass that looks real…every detail is perfect for fun, relaxing and entertaining. What a great place for friends and family! to enjoy!
This looks like such a fun space for family and friends. They have maximized the “outdoor room” concept. ~Who wouldn’t want to be a guest here? Thank you so much for sharing.
Megan did a wonderful job creating a place to host many happy memories! Thanks, Mary Ann.
Mary Ann,
This is one of the best planned out yards I’ve seen in a very long time. It has everything any Southern California family could need and want. Thanks for sharing this, it’s filled with great ideas.
Karen