Talented actor and musician Darren Criss knows that his career wouldn’t be where it is today without the trusting confidence and hard work of his manager, Ricky. Loyal friends for over a decade, the duo originally bonded over '90s music. Now, Darren’s ready to give back with a backyard transformation to make sure Ricky, his wife and his daughter are making the most out of their California property.

Darren credits Ricky for seeing his talent and helping him get his career off the ground. “Ricky is easily one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” he says. “Having that other person that believes in you is the most important plot development you could have in your life.”

Jonathan and Drew were challenged to reinvent Ricky's backyard. His vision was to transform the unused garage into a space where Ricky could not only work from home, but a dedicated space where he could set up his drum set again, invite friends to play their instruments and more.

California homeowners can easily relate to the challenge of making the most of limited square footage and Darren sought to make sure that Ricky and his young family were enjoying their home to its fullest potential.

Darren knew how much Ricky and his wife loved spending time in their backyard with family. Though they had taken steps to improve their space and make it usable for entertaining and relaxing, there was always more to be done.

Square stone pavers, synthetic turf and enhanced landscaping transform Ricky’s backyard into a coastal retreat. In addition to painting their main house and upgrading their outdoor dining furniture, Darren, Drew and Jonathan also incorporated an outdoor kitchen as icing on the cake.