HGTV Yard Takeover Backyard Transformation: California Dreaming

Before a HGTV Yard Takeover yard makeover by designer Chris Lambton, homeowners Jason and Elen Carr of Van Nuys, CA, were disappointed with their lack of outdoor space to entertain their large Armenian family. To solve this issue, Chris designed a dining area that houses a custom built table with warming drawers, a large barbecue grill for traditional Armenian barbecues, as well as a exercise area and recycled playset for the Carr's young daughter Isabella.

This ornamental purple kale adds lovely color to the planting bed separating the lounge and dining area, helping distinguish between various outdoor rooms.

This custom built table by Dan Faires, has seating for twelve, a built-in herb garden and a pair of built-in warming drawers to keep food hot, as seen on HGTV's Yard Takeover. In addition to the aromatic herbs providing a delightful centerpiece, a sprig of herbs tucked into each guest's napkin continues the herbal, outdoor theme.

The newly built dining area of the Carr residence features a custom built wood pergola and Roman sail shades to keep diners cool while giving outdoor dining room a more refined look, as seen on HGTV's Yard Takeover.