Custom-colorized diamond-shaped tiles in gradient blues create waves of color on the arched back of this wall fountain, which is accented with Spanish tiles.
Architectural designer: Clay Scrivner, Scrivner Design Group. Landscape architect: Russell Greey, Greey/Pickett.
This covered outdoor dining room and kitchen offers the perfect spot for entertaining alfresco. To block views of the neighbor’s home and sounds from nearby Camelback Road, landscape architect Russell Greey added a stone wall and tiled fountain. A cantera stone “rug” set amid saltillo tiles interspersed with beach pebbles anchors the setting.
Architect: Michael Higgins, Higgins Architects. Landscape architect: Russell Greey, Greey/Pickett.
A small courtyard was designed as a safe outdoor play zone for the cats in this Valley home. An arbor covered in climbing jasmine and orange jubilee protects the felines from birds of prey. Landscape designer Jeff Berghoff designed the rectangular water feature, which lights up at night and casts a warm glow that can be viewed from inside. Shade-loving cyclamen and geraniums add a blanket of color.
Architect: Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design Associates. Builder: John Schultz, Schultz Development. Interior Designer: Kimberly Colletti, KC Design Group. Landscape Designer: Jeff Berghoff, Berghoff Design Group.
A grand lawn and mature trees frame the back of a Central Phoenix house, while the home’s original sleeping porch was re-created above the ballroom to the left.
Architect: Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design Associates. Builder: Greg Hunt, GM Hunt Builders & Remodelers.
Arched French doors open to an intimate patio, where a mint-colored bistro set that complements the lush greenery. Architect: Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design Associates. Builder: Greg Hunt, GM Hunt Builders & Remodelers.
A vine-covered pergola and a fireplace add character to the outdoor dining patio.
Architect: Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design Associates. Builder: Greg Hunt, GM Hunt Builders & Remodelers.
A wrought iron gate leads past the stone-clad garage to the front garden.
Architect: Mark Candelaria, Candelaria Design Associates. Builder: Greg Hunt, GM Hunt Builders & Remodelers.
Guests look out of the foyer and onto a long, rectangular water feature. Dwarf olives (Olea europaea ‘Montra’) line the alcove, while snail vine (Visna caracalla) softens the stone walls.
Architect: Gary Wyant, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Landscape Designer: Jeremy McVicars, Refined Gardens. project manager: Ryan Sawdey, Refined Gardens.
A gate is flanked by two potted kumquat trees.
Architect: Gary Wyant, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Landscape Designer: Jeremy McVicars, Refined Gardens. project manager: Ryan Sawdey, Refined Gardens.
A stone fountain is a refreshing surprise in a far corner of the backyard. White oleander and mature lemon trees surround the setting, creating a sense of intimacy and solitude.
Architect: Gary Wyant, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Landscape Designer: Jeremy McVicars, Refined Gardens. project manager: Ryan Sawdey, Refined Gardens.
One of two raised beds tucked between the house and the pool is filled with colorful blooms that are changed out every six months, giving the garden a fresh look.
Architect: Gary Wyant, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Landscape Designer: Jeremy McVicars, Refined Gardens. project manager: Ryan Sawdey, Refined Gardens.
In this Valley residence’s backyard retreat, a pair of date palms flanks the ramada and draws the eye toward its archway, which reflects in the pool and creates a dramatic full-circle image. Ground-level cantera stone decking gives the pool a European feel.
Architect: Michael Higgins, Higgins Architects. Landscape architect: Russell Greey, Greey/Pickett.
