Southern California renovators Carmine Sabatella and Mike Pyle know how to make a home flow seamlessly from outside-in and inside-out. Carmine, an interior designer and real estate agent, and Pyle, a landscape designer, may enjoy a little friendly competition over who gets more budget on each project they tackle, but the spaces they create — and their friendship — exude nothing but harmony. In each episode of Inside Out, the talented duo works to capture the untapped potential in every client’s abode, from front yard to back and throughout every inch of the interior. Discover their best open-air living spaces right here.

Newlyweds Kim and Jamie were ready to turn Jamie’s bachelor pad into a dream house for both of them. The goal: a bright, open floor plan and an inviting exterior. Mike created several outdoor rooms, transforming the overgrown backyard into an oasis that adds living space in spades. Just off the primary bedroom through new French doors, a planter-style water feature can be heard from inside and a cozy sitting area beckons. A pathway of decomposed granite and poured concrete pads leads through a redwood fence, thoughtfully mimicking the front yard entry, to an alfresco entertaining area that brings the heat with a built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace.

Mike made this small cottage feel larger by transforming the underutilized backyard into a warm, inviting and multifunctional space. Anchored by a stunning outdoor kitchen with a built-in smoker, grill and bar top fronted with geometric ceramic tile; a cozy L-shaped bench and fire pit; and a simple dining set, the space is an entertainer’s paradise. Mike accented the garage facade with a wall of Kayu Batu wood, which is echoed on the fire pit bench. A mural of succulents hand placed by Mike makes for a creative, low-maintenance conversation piece the couple can enjoy for years to come.

Homeowners Nathan, Stephanie and their three kids were bursting at the seams in their 1,500-square-foot home. With help from Carmine and Mike, they turned their old garage into a gorgeous primary suite, complete with a vaulted ceiling, spa-like bath and laundry room. This upgrade left them in need of a new garage, which Mike envisioned as a detached hangout space with two garage doors — one opening to the street and one emptying onto a beautiful new courtyard. He dubbed it “the garage mullet,” because it looks like a standard garage from the street but brings the party vibes inside. The 600-square-foot multi-use space contains a lounge area, a bar and a fun indoor driving range.