Urban Backyard Retreat

Allyson and Dean Tilles' backyard needs a cohesive design plan as well as a place for entertaining family. Landscape designer Lara Wilson creates a kid-friendly outdoor room complete with a flagstone patio, a copper arbor and kids' tent.

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Even though the Tilles have lived in their home for four and a half years, they have yet to update their backyard. The kids play in the open mulch area a lot, but the parents want a place of their own to relax and entertain.

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