In Georgia, an Entire Yard and ADU Landscaping Construct a Family-Friendly Outdoor Retreat
Homeowners Zoë Kim, an author and minimalist, and her husband, decluttering expert Matt Paxton, designed their modern farmhouse-style single-family home with the help of an architect. (Check out Zoë’s lifestyle brand @raisingsimple, focused on practical ways for families to approach the minimalist way of life). When designing their Suwanee, Georgia home, she was drawn to […]
Salvaged fireplace and heated plunge pool Make Your Yard Year-Round for Outdoor Living
When first-time homeowners Kristy and Peter, along with their two girls Finley and Ellie, moved into a classic 1960s rancher with all-original details in 2021—their first project was an exterior transformation. The top priorities: updating the “muddy” paint, reconfiguring the garage, and landscaping their yard for year-round outdoor living. Kristy, a florist who owns the […]
This backyard design in Miami, Florida, is like a tropical oasis.
Creating a Private Oasis in Miami with LawnZ “We always dreamed of having our own, private oasis in the middle of the city,” said LawnZ client Anna Anisin. She and her husband had oases in mind when they bought their Miami home, which featured an expansive, albeit mostly empty, yard. “It was so large, and […]
A New Jersey backyard is transformed with a modern concrete paver walkway.
Some designs demand a complete overhaul, while others need focused problem-solving and a touch of refinement. Interior designer and homeowner Julieta Alvarez approached LawnZ for the latter. Her family’s modern home in New Jersey already boasted several attractive features in their outdoor space. A stunning deck with cable railings extended from the back door, elevated […]
Transforming a Lawn-Covered Landscape into a Charming, Low-Maintenance Backyard in Austin
The ChallengesStacey and Sean Matthew, a young couple from Austin, sum up the challenge of their backyard in three words: “Too much grass.” Despite its charm, Austin’s hot and dry climate is not ideal for a blanket of turfgrass stretching from fence to fence across their backyard. “It was disheartening to see the amount of […]
Creating a Desert Oasis with Minimal Upkeep in a Tucson Backyard
Their newly built home in Tucson was nestled in the heart of a breathtaking desert landscape, surrounded by rugged mountains. While the yard had a few plants and some gravel, it was mostly bare and filled with exposed soil. Both in terms of functionality and appearance, there was plenty of opportunity for enhancement. DESERT DESIGN […]
Creating a Minimalist Yard with Professional Organizer Shira Gill
Shira Gill in her minimalist yard. Photo by Vivian Johnson One of LawnZ’s early projects was with organization guru Shira Gill for her Berkeley, California home. In her words, LawnZ provided exactly what she was looking for: “a simple and transparent process,” which aligns perfectly with her minimalistic approach (read the makeover story on LawnZ […]
Blending Classic Charm with Modern Style in a Seattle Bungalow
Bobby and Edith at home in the redesigned yard of their Seattle bunga. The YardEdith and Bobby cherished their time in the backyard of their 1926 Seattle bungalow. As an enthusiastic gardener, Edith maintained a remarkable collection of vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees. The couple loved relaxing on their deck, which boasted a wrap-around staircase […]
Chic and Family-Friendly Ranch House Landscaping in Burlingame, CA
Jenny and Brendan were well into the renovation of their Burlingame home when they decided to focus on designing their outdoor space. “We were excited to design an outdoor area that complemented the style of our freshly remodeled home,” Jenny shared. The ChallengesTransforming the outdoor space required substantial effort. The yard of their 1950s ranch-style […]