Ever scrolled through Instagram and felt a pang of envy for those stunning backyards? You’re not alone. But what if we told you that creating an Instagram-worthy outdoor space in St. Louis doesn’t have to break the bank? Here at Bobby K Designs, we specialize in landscape design that transforms your backyard into an oasis, tailored to your budget and needs.
In our latest YouTube video, we showcase three landscape design projects we completed in the St. Louis area, each demonstrating the power of creative design and smart execution. These projects, located in Fenton, Frontenac, and St. Louis City, prove that achieving an Instagram-worthy backyard is possible regardless of your budget, and can even be tackled in phased approaches.
PROJECT #1 (Fenton, MO) Transforming a One-Trick Pony into a Multi-Functional Masterpiece
Imagine a backyard solely focused on a swimming pool, leaving the rest of the space unusable. Our design team in Fenton, MO, tackled this challenge by employing multi-level spaces and zones. This technique balances elevations and creates distinct areas for various activities, transforming the once-limited space into a visually appealing and functional haven.
- PROBLEM: The kids have moved out and the pool is no longer used.
- SOLUTION: Designing mult-level spaces and zones with the use of retaining walls.
- Landscape Design: Now, this backyard has multiple zones to hang out and entertain friends and family.
PROJECT #2 (Frontenac, MO) Hidden Beauty: Drainage that Doubles as Decor
Sometimes, practical solutions can be surprisingly beautiful. In Frontenac, MO, we incorporated a decorative rock border that not only enhances the aesthetics of the space but also serves a critical purpose: concealing an efficient drainage system. This ingenious design element effectively manages water runoff from the neighboring hillside, proving that function and style can go hand-in-hand.
- PROBLEM: It was time for the old and dangerous deck to go AND the muddy mess in the backyard after a heavy rain was causing issues.
- SOLUTION: Create a hidden drainage system in the decorative rock bed and a beautiful paver patio space.
- Landscape Design: Now, this backyard makeover has plenty of paver patio space to host gatherings, and have intimate conversations by the fire pit, and no longer a muddy mess.
PROJECT #3 (St. Louis, MO) Finding Shade in Style
St. Louis summers can be scorching. This project in St. Louis City addresses the challenge of an unusable backyard due to excessive heat by incorporating a stylish outdoor structure. The key lies in strategic placement, ensuring the design flows seamlessly and creates a comfortable space for any weather condition.
- PROBLEM: No shade making the backyard only usable a few months out of the year.
- SOLUTION: We installed a custom outdoor living space with an outdoor structure, a zone for dining outside, and low-maintenance landscaping that is heat tolerant.
- Landscape Design: This backyard renovation is complete and can be enjoyed year-round.
Bobby K’s GIVEAWAY: The Color Wheel
It’s one thing to show you a few designs and talk about some cool techniques but I want to make this process as fun and easy as possible, so I am giving away “The Color Wheel”. This is a cool document that I created to help you find the best color choices for your landscaping based on your style, the architecture of your home, and your budget. From perennials to bushes to trees this document is going to set you up to win so that your home’s curb appeal is the best on the block.
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