Engineered for Entertaining
A backyard built around how you host, relax, and live — not just how it looks.
A luxury backyard can still miss the mark without a clear plan. Budget surprises, missed details, and a layout that doesn’t flow can leave your pool and outdoor living space feeling off. We guide the design with clarity first, so your space flows, the details land, and your experience matches your investment.
Projects start around $50k+
Luxury Outdoor Living, Designed and Built
Most outdoor spaces are built in pieces. A patio added one year. A kitchen later. Lighting as an afterthought. Over time, the space functions, but it never truly comes together.
Without a clear plan, even high-end investments can feel disjointed. The layout lacks flow. Night use is limited. Features compete rather than complement. What should feel intentional ends up feeling assembled.
You want one cohesive vision. One plan that considers how you host, move through the space, and use it after dark. A backyard designed as a complete environment from the beginning.
This process is for you if:
- You want a backyard built around how you host and relax
- You care about how the space flows from one area to the next
- You want it comfortable during the day and well-designed at night
- You expect every element to work together, not compete
- You prefer one experienced team guiding the entire process from start to finish
PROCESS
Your Design Journey
Step 1: Complimentary Design Call
Step 2: Paid Design Phase
Your vision gets documented — layout, materials, budget, timeline. No surprises.
Step 3: Build
Step 4: First Splash
The moment it all comes together.
I was drawn to Hinkle Hardscapes. When you’re spending a lot of money, sometimes, even if you are spending a few extra dollars, you know it’s gonna be done right and it’s gonna be done professional. And it helps make the process and you know that the money that you’re spending is well worth it.
We were six to eight weeks out when we started and it’s worth it. They know what they’re doing. Don’t go with the easy quick options, this is something that’s worth the time and money and everything else you put in this.
Get Inspired for Your Project
Browse our inspiration guides and start picturing what’s possible for your outdoor space. Choose your project type below to download the inspiration guide that’s right for you.
Transform Your Backyard
From pergolas and patios to outdoor kitchens, see outdoor environments that turn backyards into year-round living spaces.
Dive Into Your Dream Pool
From plunge pools to resort-style escapes, see real projects that turn any backyard into the ultimate summer retreat.
FAQ
Most projects start around $50k+, and many are $90k+ depending on scope, site conditions, and materials.
We’ll confirm goals, how you want to use the space (hosting flow), timing, site considerations, and your budget comfort. Then we’ll outline the paid design phase and next steps.
We align the vision, finalize layout and scope, document key decisions, and set clear expectations so the build runs calm and controlled.
We document decisions early, define scope and allowances clearly, and use change control so you know what’s included and what changes would affect cost or timeline.
Let’s Start A Project Together
Our process begins with a 45-minute Design Discovery Call. During this virtual meeting, our owner will take a look at your space and discuss your project ideas and budget.