07/31/2026
Summer on the Monterey Peninsula means one thing: time to get outside.
We're sharing three of our favorite outdoor projects this season, each one a reminder that great outdoor space isn't about how many features you pack in; it's about designing around how a family actually lives.
- A small city lot that felt cramped, until we reoriented the garage and unlocked 1,200 sq ft of yard for a bocce court, putting green, fire pit, and a view deck with ocean views nobody expected.
- A 1925 English Tudor, where we worked with the historical review board to restore original steel windows and doors, then built a fire pit and bench facing the home's turret.
- A modest garden transformed into terraced living spaces; complete with a sauna, a fire terrace with heated chairs, and a custom arbor built from salvaged old-growth redwood.
Thinking about your own backyard? There's probably more potential there than you think. Read the full story and see all three projects: https://www.lbdesign.build/outdoor-spaces-for-your-home/