Take a closer look at one of our most stunning backyard transformations — a custom pool and desert-modern landscape that proves you don't have to choose between sleek and lush.
Every great backyard starts with a centerpiece. Here, it's a dramatic custom swimming pool wrapped in Philadelphia split-face travertine veneer stackstone — a 30-inch raised bond beam that brings architectural depth and presence to every corner of the yard.
Inside the pool, a premium Wet Edge Pebble Brilliant Blue finish gives the water that deep, glittering quality you'd expect from a five-star resort. Surrounding it all: 995 square feet of 4-piece Versailles pattern Ivory Beige travertine decking, naturally cool underfoot even on the hottest Arizona afternoons.
The best outdoor spaces don't just look beautiful — they sound beautiful, too.
This design uses water movement to create a backdrop that's as soothing as it is striking.
Architectural streams of water cascade down the raised bond beam in clean, choreographed lines — sophisticated and dramatic in equal measure.
A smooth, glassy sheet of water creates a modern focal point that draws the eye and quiets the mind.
Placed in both the pool and the spa, these add playful, churning movement that brings the water to life.
Your backyard should work as hard as it looks. This design balances open space, shade, and greenery so every square foot has a purpose.
A 17' x 15' Alumawood two-post awning delivers durable, low-maintenance shade — the ideal spot for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or a long afternoon of doing nothing at all.
Green Year-Round, Without the Work
540 square feet of premium play turf keeps the yard vibrant and inviting through every season, with none of the watering, mowing, or upkeep that comes with natural grass.
The plant palette here is what sets this backyard apart. It's a sophisticated mix of structural desert cacti, architectural succulents, and vibrant tropical color — all grounded in a bed of Table Mesa Brown landscape rock that ties the entire design together.
Mediterranean Fan Palms, 24" Pineapple Palms, and rare Mule Palms establish height and a resort-like canopy that transforms the yard's entire atmosphere.
Yucca thompsoniana, Cereus Monstrosus, Organ Pipe and Totem Pole Cacti, Golden Barrel Cacti, Argentine Giant, Moroccan Mound, and a curated selection of Agave varieties create a living sculpture garden with year-round visual interest.
Bougainvillea in 'Oh My My', 'La Jolla', and 'Rosenka' cascade in vibrant pinks, reds, and purples. Hardenbergia climbs with lush purple blooms, while Coral Fountain Grass, Petite Pink Oleander, and Little Ollie dwarf olives add movement, softness, and layered depth throughout the beds.
What makes this backyard so remarkable isn't any single element — it's the way every element works together. The cool travertine against the warmth of the desert palette. The structured geometry of the pool alongside the organic beauty of the landscape. The stillness of the pebble finish water paired with the movement of six cascading scuppers.
This is what thoughtful, expert design looks like. And it's what we bring to every backyard we build.
Your backyard has the potential to become something extraordinary. The Arizona Rainfall design team is ready to sit down with you, listen to your vision, design and build an outdoor space you'll never want to leave.
