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Outdoor Back Yard Hanging Lighting Grass Decomposed Granite Patio, Porch, Deck Wood Fences, Walls Design Photos and Ideas

Carstensen landscaped the backyard and added a simple fire pit circle with chairs. He updated the deck, replacing the vertical posts with screens to create a more open feeling.

The enclosed garden features lovely landscaping and has the feeling of a serene escape.

"The stone wall slightly protrudes above the roofs and highlights the simple forms guided by the plot’s shape," says Elorduy. "The wall draws a series of slopes and counter slopes providing the house with a singular geometry."

Carstensen updated the deck, replacing the vertical posts with screen to create a more open feeling.

Carstensen landscaped the backyard and added a simple firepit circle with chairs. This seating area merges easily with the new screened porch.