A round fire pit surrounded by large boulders is a cozy place to gather. The giant fish tank is a cool centerpiece to the backyard, which features natural-inspired walkways and stairs leading throughout space.

A giant fish tank makes a stunning focal point, where the grand rear terrace steps down onto an expansive lawn. Not only does it provide a useful transition for the grade change, but it also bridges the home’s interior with the outdoors. The lit tank, with its hand-painted tiles and colorful koi, provides a whimsical dash to an otherwise muted landscape — and nods to the homeowner’s impressive collection of '60s Pop Art inside.

A giant fish tank makes a stunning focal point, where the grand rear terrace steps down onto an expansive lawn. Not only does it provide a useful transition for the grade change, but it also bridges the home’s interior with the outdoors. The lit tank, with its hand-painted tiles and colorful koi, provides a whimsical dash to an otherwise muted landscape — and nods to the homeowner’s impressive collection of '60s Pop Art inside.

Lighting is crucial to the design because the grounds are used just as much — if not more — at nighttime as during the day. LED lights illuminate a series of drums where buffets are laid out on the main terrace, while a series of light-display panels in the wall behind them contain video screens that can mimic fish swimming in the ocean, or other scenes to enliven the background for big gatherings. Steps and pathways glow in the dark, along with intimate living and dining areas. In this respect, designing these spaces with furnishings and light placement required an approach similar to a home’s interior.

Boulders and shrubs surround this contemporary outdoor space, creating a natural setting for the cool, relaxing space. A large fish tank brings a one-of-a-kind design element to the backyard, which has covered sitting areas, a cozy fire pit and expansive lawn.

A large cube water feature with underlighting makes a striking statement in this outdoor living space. Small trees and shrubs combine with boulders to surround the entire space, creating a more natural environment.

Light wood deck combines with stone patio and stairs around a nature-inspired waterfall that mixes large boulders with soft greenery. Contemporary pendant lights hang above the outdoor kitchen area, which makes the outdoor space perfect for entertaining.

Large boulders combine with small shrubs to create a nature-inspired waterfall that leads into an elegant koi pond. The contemporary home blends the indoors with the out seamlessly with large windows, multiple balconies and easy access to the backyard.

Cool blue landscape lighting makes the natural-inspired waterfall a striking focal point both night and day. Lighting under the steps creates a chic look, while also helping guide everyone through the outdoor space.

Large windows and sliding glass doors seamlessly blend the indoors and out at this chic, contemporary home. Large balconies provides additional outdoor spaces, while the boulder waterfall makes a striking focal point both day and night.

Large windows and sliding glass doors seamlessly blend the indoors and out at this chic, contemporary home. Large balconies provides additional outdoor spaces, while the boulder waterfall makes a striking focal point both day and night.

Lighting is crucial to the design because the grounds are used just as much — if not more — at nighttime as during the day. LED lights illuminate a series of drums where buffets are laid out on the main terrace, while a series of light-display panels in the wall behind them contain video screens that can mimic fish swimming in the ocean, or other scenes to enliven the background for big gatherings. Steps and pathways glow in the dark, along with intimate living and dining areas. In this respect, designing these spaces with furnishings and light placement required an approach similar to a home’s interior.

Soft greenery intersperses between large boulders to create a dramatic and natural waterfall into a fish pond. Pebbles are used as the bed of the pond, bringing texture to the space.