Backyard Landscape Redo: From Bland to Modern

Landscape designer Matt Olson comes to the rescue this family's boring backyard by bringing modern clean lines and rich colors of cobalt blue.

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Hide CaptionShow CaptionSean and Allison’s classic house has a overgrown and boring backyard.

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Sean and Allison have taken great care in updating their 1912 home to give it a modern vibe, but the backyard still feels old and boring. Landscape designer Matt Olson comes to the rescue bringing modern clean lines and rich colors to the yard. The formerly empty yard has a relaxation area equipped with a fire pit, a beautiful red cedar bar perfect for entertaining and a modern grid design for the patio.

Sean and Allison’s classic house has a classic problem — it’s overgrown and boring backyard. This talented couple loves to sing, write songs, play piano and fuse the old with the new. They'd like a creative space that fits their personalities, where they can entertain family and friends.