This Small Backyard In San Francisco Was Designed For Entertaining

July 24, 2017
This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

SEED Studio, a landscape design company in California, has created a multi-tiered backyard oasis for a house in San Francisco.

The couple that live in the house wanted to have a garden that could entertain large gatherings, but at the same time feel intimate for when it is just the two of them.

This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

From this angle, you can see how the backyard relates to the house, with a small bbq space on the lowest level,


This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The backyard has been split by height and by materials to allow for different areas to be defined. Gravel has been used for the firepit level, while wood has been used for the upper level. A path made from pavers connect the different spaces.


This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The main focal point of the backyard is a Corten steel wood burning firepit that’s surrounded by wood stools and the curved part of the deck. This curved section also becomes additional seating.


The main focal point of this modern landscaped backyard is a Corten steel wood burning firepit that's surrounded by wood stools and the curved part of the deck. This curved section also becomes additional seating.

A small set of wood stairs leads up to the deck, the highest point in the backyard.


This modern backyard has a small set of wood stairs that leads up to a raised deck with a lounge.

The outdoor living room, furnished with a soft blue couch, is the perfect spot for relaxing and conversation.


This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.

The plants that surround the outdoor space includes succulents that are compatible with the rocky soil, bamboo has been used for privacy, and a vegetable garden for homemade meals.


This modern landscaped backyard has a raised outdoor lounge deck, a wood burning firepit, succulents, bamboo and a vegetable garden.