Desert Foothills Transformation: A Multi-Tiered Modern Retreat

Desert Foothills Transformation: A Multi-Tiered Modern Retreat

This comprehensive entire-yard project tackles a significant slope in the Nevada foothills, transforming challenging terrain into a beautiful and highly functional multi-tiered outdoor living space. The design masterfully uses modern retaining walls and integrated lighting to create distinct zones for entertainment, recreation, and gardening, all connected by elegant steps and pathways. The clean, contemporary hardscaping is beautifully softened by lush, layered planting, making the space feel both grand and inviting.

Key Features of the Multi-Tiered Retreat

• Integrated Terracing and Steps: Multiple levels are defined by textured concrete retaining walls, with broad, illuminated steps ensuring safe and visually appealing movement across the entire sloped property.
• Central Lounge Deck: The main entertaining level features a spacious covered pergola with a modern patio lounge, stepping down to a secondary deck perfect for sunbathing or using the adjacent built-in spa/plunge pool.
• Recreational Lawn and Bocce Court: A large, flat lawn area provides space for play, complemented by a regulation-sized bocce court, offering distinct recreational options away from the main entertaining zones.
• Functional Edible Gardens: A designated gardening area incorporates raised wooden vegetable beds and a unique planting scheme (seen in the colorful lower tiers), combining utility with visual appeal.
• Dramatic Nighttime Illumination: Integrated LED strip lighting under stair risers and ambient path lighting in the retaining walls create a stunning, atmospheric glow that highlights the architectural features of the terracing after dark.
• Upper-Level Terrace: An elevated wooden deck, accessible from the main house, provides a private viewing platform and an additional, intimate dining or lounge space.