Accordion style glass doors open up the living room and kitchen to the backyard, which features bright green landscape and a refreshing swimming pool.

Open and airy, the living room connects to the lush, tropical outdoors.

Every plant that was chosen was part of a discussion as to how it related to the architecture.

An umbrella and surrounding trees help provide shade for the backyard, but there's also plenty of sunshine for those wanting to tan by the pool.

The step up was designed to make the entrance even more dramatic and emphasized the fact that one was entering a different space.

Large concrete pavers and rocks form the foundation for the patio, where one can enjoy alfresco dining in a private, tropical setting.

A separate outdoor sitting area next to the outdoor dining area features four butterfly chairs and a concrete fire pit to keep warm after the sun goes down. Lush green plants and palm trees surround the peaceful space.

The exterior walls and fences have supporting elements and were considered an extension of the house. Restricting the amount of materials and plants used was not only a reflection of how the house was designed, but also helps to create more visual space and more graphic site-lines in keeping with the style of the house.