16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above

June 11, 2016
Here are 16 inspirational examples of backyard landscape designs that have been photographed from above. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign

Backyards offer a place to relax, play, and socialize. No matter their size, they’re a great way to get in touch with nature without leaving your home and are completely customizable to your tastes.

Here are 16 inspirational examples of backyard landscape designs that have been photographed from above.

1. This backyard has a number of defined areas, like a seating area, sandbox, and outdoor kitchen, that allow for entertaining, chatting, playing, and gardening.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard has a number of defined areas, like a seating area, sandbox, and outdoor kitchen, that allow for entertaining, chatting, playing, and gardening. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Studio H:T. Photography by Raul Garcia.

2. Although this backyard is small, it still manages to get three defined spaces; a lounge, a grassy area, and a patio.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // Although this backyard is small it still manages to get three defined spaces - a lounge, a grassy area, and a patio right off the house. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by City Beautiful Carpentry

3. This space is more a patio/deck than a backyard but the same landscape design principles still apply.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This space is more a patio than a backyard but the basic principles still apply - there's an outdoor dining area and a place for catching up on the couch. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Todhunter Earle Interiors

4. This space with a water feature offers a relaxing place to gather or enjoy the sun.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // More patio-like than backyard-like, this space with a water feature, still offers a relaxing place to gather or enjoy the sun solo. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Charlotte Rowe Garden Design.

5. This space has clean lines to make it modern, but also a lot of greenery to keep it feeling like a natural outdoor space.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This back patio has added lots of greenery and clean lines to keep it modern, but also keep it feeling like a natural, outdoor space. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Mark Tessier.

6. This backyard is made up of two separate areas surrounding a hot tub, making it a great spot to gather with friends and family.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard is made up of two separate areas surrounding a hot tub, making it a great spot to gather with friends and family. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Falling Waters Landscape, Inc.

7. A simple, long backyard with a spot to sit together and a garden further back, is connected by a wood plank walkway.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // A simple, long backyard with a spot to sit together and a garden further back, is connected by a wood plank walkway. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Foras Studio.

8. This backyard maximizes space with the patio above and the green space below.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard maximizes space with the patio above and the green space below. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Foras Studio.

9. This backyard oasis might lack traditional grass but the planted grasses, ferns, and trees still make it feel like a proper backyard.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard oasis might lack traditional grass but the planted grasses, ferns, and trees still make it feel like a proper backyard. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Landscape contractor Daniel Harder & Sons. Photography by Michele Lee Willson.

10. This backyard features a natural pool, shaped greenery, a dining space, and an area perfect for sunbathing.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard features a natural pool, shaped greenery, a dining space, and an area perfect for sunbathing. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Backyard inspiration from Delta Light, a company that focuses on indoor and outdoor lighting.

11. This tiered backyard has different levels, a pool level and a dining area separated by a glass wall. The perfect place for a family gathering.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This tiered backyard has different levels, a pool level and a dining area separated by a glass wall, this would be the perfect place for a family gathering. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Harrison Landscaping.

12. Entertaining can go late into the night with the built in lighting on this backyard.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // Entertaining can go late into the night with the built in lighting on this back patio. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by New Eco Landscape Design & Build. Photography by Lori Cannava.

13. Here’s a contemporary patio with a mix of low maintenance plants and seating around a fire pit.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // Here's a contemporary patio with a mix of low maintenance plants and seating around a fire pit. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by Growsgreen Landscape Design.

14. This angular backyard patio is surrounded by a garden, a water feature, and seating area.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This angular backyard patio is surrounded by a succulent garden, a water feature, and seating area. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by The Garden Route Company. Photography by Rich Radford.

15. This backyard has an outdoor kitchen and covered dining area, as well as a lounge and fireplace.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // This backyard has an outdoor kitchen and covered dining area, as well as a lounge and fireplace. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by New Eco Landscape Design & Build.

16. The bright colors of the furniture and the circular brick pattern on this back patio in New York, mix with the surrounding greenery and make for a fun space.

16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above // The bright colors of the furniture and the circular brick pattern on this back patio in New York, mix with the surrounding greenery and make for a fun space. #Backyard #YardIdeas #LandscapingIdeas #YardLayout #YardDesign
Designed by New Eco Landscape Design & Build.
16 Inspirational Backyard Landscape Designs As Seen From Above