Backyard Update Adds Taste of India to Movie Producer's Hollywood Hills Home

A major update to the backyard of a movie producer's Hollywood Hills home involved bringing in full-size trees by crane to add an Indian flavor to the space.

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May 26, 2015

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A Tiled Spa Backsplash

The completely rebuilt spa includes a mosaic tile wall that carries the tile theme of the pool, as well as a streaming waterfall.

Modular Buttress With Water Fountain

The buttress supporting the top terrace was turned into a cascading fountain and garden. Lights help to illuminate its features and make the water visible at night.

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Runnel Flows From Stone Water Fountain

The runnel flows across the front of the house, beginning at a fountain created from a Hindu statue. The water flows under the entrance path, all the way to the end of the property.

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Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Room With Transplanted Olive Trees

The outdoor fireplace provides a visual statement and provides a focal point from the front door. Two 100-year-old olive trees were lifted over the house to frame the fireplace and balance the space.

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Patio Prepped for Outdoor Entertaining at Night

The focal point of this contemporary garden is the outdoor fireplace with built-in planters. Upholstered cushions atop wicker sofas provide ample seating, and with a cozy fire as a backdrop, you're sure to spend hours entertaining under the stars.

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Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion With Colorful Storage Benches

Salvaging the structural beams from the former building allowed this entertainment pavillion to be built. It includes a wide-screen television, bar and refrigerator. The two banquette seats have storage areas underneath for entertainment supplies.

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A Refinished Pool and Patio

The pool and surrounding terrace were completely resurfaced to help match the new contemporary entertainment pavilion. A built-in seating area wraps around the patio and provides additional areas to lounge while taking in the vibrant landscape.

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Terraced Garden With Drought-Tolerant Plants

The tiered garden was built to provide visual interest along the back wall. Two full-grown magnolias trees were craned in to fill out the landscape which contains only drought-tolerant plants.

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A Tiled Spa Backsplash With Blue Mosaic Tile

The spa was completely rebuilt and includes a streaming waterfall and mosaic wall that highlights the same tile from the pool.

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A Transitional Terrace With Wooden Bench

This terrace serves as a transition area between the living and dining room above and the pool and spa below. An olive tree anchors the space and provides shade for the bench.

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Alfresco Dining Room Under an Olive Tree

The outdoor dining room and kitchen overlook the pool area and are perfectly appointed for entertaining with a stainless steel refrigerator, grill and sink. The dining table is surrounded by slipcovered chairs and a banquette.

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Concrete Patio With Built-In Benches

Sleek wood steps connect the center terrace to the pool area. Built-in banquette seating was created to provide space for outdoor entertaining.

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Backyard Update Adds Taste of India to Movie Producer's Hollywood Hills Home

Related To:

A Tiled Spa Backsplash

Modular Buttress With Water Fountain

Runnel Flows From Stone Water Fountain

Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Room With Transplanted Olive Trees

Patio Prepped for Outdoor Entertaining at Night

Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion With Colorful Storage Benches

A Refinished Pool and Patio

Terraced Garden With Drought-Tolerant Plants

A Tiled Spa Backsplash With Blue Mosaic Tile

A Transitional Terrace With Wooden Bench

Alfresco Dining Room Under an Olive Tree

Concrete Patio With Built-In Benches

Shop This Look

Adding a Taste of India to a Movie Producer's Hollywood Hills Home