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Sprawling Bay Area Backyard is a True Oasis

From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture

There’s something for everyone out back at this sprawling northern California family estate. A brick-studded flagstone pathways guides guests, feathery ornamental grasses and trees, a magnificent pool and patio, a secluded outdoor dining room and gazebo and a chic covered patio that functions as party central.

Ranch House and Backyard

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Ranch House and Backyard

Designers used natural materials like grass, gravel and wood chips to create a textural quilt out of the grounds.

Front Yard With Grass

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Front Yard With Grass and Red Tree

In front of the house, a huge sweep of lawn gives way to golden grasses and trees. As seasons change, so do the trees' leaves into a beautiful range of red, orange and green.

Sunlit Grasses

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Garden With Sunlit Grasses

At certain times of day in this breathtaking garden, sunlight makes the grasses and trees glow.

Pool With Raised Brick Garden

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Patio and Pool With Raised Brick Garden

A raised garden bed is a fun way to draw a subtle line between the patio and swimming pool.

Red Trees and Swimming Pool

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Swimming Pool and Red Trees

This home's meticulously planned outdoor spaces add to its entertaining and relaxing possibilities manyfold. The huge swimming pool is bordered by natural-feeling garden beds. A covered patio extends off of the main house.

Round Outdoor Dining Table

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Round Outdoor Dining Table on Patio

Clipped hedges stand at attention almost like waiters behind this round outdoor dining table.

Garden and Flagstone Path

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Garden With Flagstone Path

A mix of low-scale grasses, groundcover and taller trees in a range of colors allows the scope of the farm's grounds to be enjoyed. Gravel and stone paths take visitors and residents through the lovely gardens.

Rustic Gazebo and Stone Path

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Rustic Gazebo and Stepping Stone Path

A rustic gazebo fits right in with the forest's greens and browns. Vines trim the roof and wooden supports.

Brick and Stone Patio

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Ranch House and Brick and Stone Patio

The shift from indoors to out is gradual and tasteful. A large covered patio acts as an outdoor living room. A few steps down is an open air patio, stylish with inset brick designs and a low rock wall border.

Patio With Inset Bricks

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Stone Patio With Inset Bricks

Bricks inset into this stone patio carve out intriguing patterns and connect to the home's brick exterior.

Brown Midcentury Modern Patio

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Brown Midcentury Modern Patio With Pergola

This simple pergola lends a hint of midcentury modern form and function over the home's stone patio. Smaller seating and dining arrangements are sprinkled underneath.

Covered Patio With Rocking Chairs

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Covered Patio With Wicker Rocking Chairs

Rocking chairs and old school lantern-like pendants lend the charm of a camp cabin to this covered patio.

Red Brick Patio With Tree

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Red Brick Patio With Tall Tree

Old growth trees were protected in the landscaping planning. Here, the red brick patio wraps around a handsome giant.

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