SHAMBHALA LANDSCAPES
design & build
Recent Projects
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…
Custom driveway and pedestrian gate
We custom-designed and welded this driveway and pedestrian gate to complement the mid-century design of the home as well as the natural beauty of the surrounding forest. The galvanized frame finished in a deep charcoal features Ipe (Ironwood) accents. The large pillars capped with concrete provide warm light at night and ground the overall light…
Hillside home front and back landscapes
We transformed the front garden and entry, and created a large usable space in the sloped backyard for this hillside home. At the front, the new stone steps and landing transition to a warm Ipe wood staircase and vertical railing/screen, complementing the style and colors of the home and providing an attractive backdrop for the…
A small, peaceful oasis
We transformed this small space in the Haight-Ashbury into a beautiful oasis, perfect for meditation or enjoying unexpected peacefulness in the middle of the city. We used irregular flagstone for a more organic, natural look, and added a rock stream through the center for interest. Giant Timber bamboo, Japanese Maple, and Weeping Cedar provided height…
Added curb appeal & entertaining space for a Victorian home
This classic Victorian-style home was situated on a visible corner. We enhanced its curb appeal with new stone entry steps and sidewalk paving, as well as natural stone retaining walls to support ample plantings. With low-voltage landscape lighting throughout, this added vibrant color and lush texture to the home exterior. In the backyard, we created…
Urban work and entertaining space
We accomplished two major goals with this project, building a compact studio workspace with a fun, modern style, while still leaving space for large artificial grass and patio areas for relaxing. The custom L-shaped outdoor kitchen island and floating bench help define the eating area. New horizontal board fencing and plant areas complete this extension…
Family fun ft. treehouse and fire pit
This outdoor space is set up for fun times, with a custom Redwood treehouse tucked away in the corner, featuring a climbing wall and sliding pole, as well as multiple levels for hiding out with friends. An artificial grass area is ready for games and a custom linear gas fire pit with built-in bench for…
Sleek, modern space and lighting
We designed this space to fit the clean and streamlined style of the client, with the addition of full-length step and bench lights to add drama in the evening. Ipe wood deck, steps, floating bench, and fence surround the garden in warm tones. Artificial grass, stone patio, planting, and a gravel dog run complete the…