SHAMBHALA LANDSCAPES
design & build
Recent Projects
Picture Perfect Corner Garden
We brought visual interest and a sense of natural separation to this yard space between a main home and cottage. A new concrete retaining wall supports the main home’s raised yard area. Horizontal board Redwood fencing provides a rich backdrop, as well as practical built-in storage. Concrete pavers allow for placement of a cafe table…
Outdoor Kitchen, Floating Bench, & Fire Pit
Enjoy grilling all year long at this custom outdoor kitchen, with concrete countertop, built-in grill, sink and storage cabinets. Then enjoy post-meal conversations around the fire pit on the generously sized floating Redwood bench. The set-up makes the most of limited space and turns the necessary retaining wall into a highlight, both supporting and contrasting…
Beautiful & Private Backyard Spa Oasis
We transformed this typical San Francisco backyard into a private spa oasis perfect for relaxing and decompressing. The hot tub and cold plunge are installed over a Redwood deck and enclosed with a custom Redwood and metal privacy screen. The rest of the garden is divided between flagstone paver and artificial grass areas. A built-in…
Multifunctional Outdoor Space
This multifunctional outdoor space features a spa area on one side, with a cedar hot tub with custom surround and privacy screen, as well as an antique tub and shower. The rest of the garden is ready for entertaining, with a fire pit and built-in bench area. The distinct floor materials help define different spaces,…
Natural Rock Feature & Stone Steps
This project featured irregular Iron Slate flagstone over the patio and steps, with gravel and ground cover in the gaps to create a natural, organic feel. Rocks and boulders are used to retain and define plant beds, which feature low maintenance varieties that will look great year round. Copper path lights provide a warm glow…
Flexible Studio and Entertaining Space
This outdoor space features a small, flexible studio set up for entertainment with a reach-through bar window and extended roof overhang to provide much-needed shade for a sitting area. The perfect place for both work and play, the studio adds practical year-round usability to this large yard with a pool. We poured custom concrete pavers…
Bench & Divider Screen
The goal for this drought-friendly landscape was to have a divider between the main house and the ADU that provided some visual interest, did not impede the necessary pathways around the yard, and still allowed for the space to be enjoyed and used. We achieved this with a custom curved Ipe wood bench with a…
Warm and modern outdoor living area
This unique space feels like a true extension of the home, with dark oiled Ipe wood finishes and extra details in the woodwork that provide a high-end, furniture look. Smooth concrete surfaces and artificial grass provide nice contrasts to the wood. The warm glow from the fire pit and step lights makes it ideal for…
Relaxing refuge featuring cedar hot tub
We greatly expanded the usable space in this SF backyard by building a large, multi-level deck that extends under the upper level of the house and features areas for outdoor dining and a hot tub. A custom outdoor kitchen island with Redwood cabinets, concrete countertop and a built-in natural gas grill is ready for entertaining.…
Restoring life to an outdoor paradise
Alongside a whole-home remodel, we completely restored the pool and deck area of this beautiful property surrounded by soaring trees. It had fallen into significant disrepair (see ‘before’ photo below), requiring us to install new equipment and lines and refinish the surfaces of the pool. The new Ipe (Ironwood) deck was built to incorporate the…