![A modern landscaped yard with seating area, alfresco dining, and kitchen garden.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard.jpg)
SUBU Design Architecture has shared photos of a landscape design they completed for a home in California. The client asked the designers to create a kitchen garden and an outdoor gathering space for her large family to celebrate birthdays and holidays.
One area of the yard was designated as an informal seating area with a firepit, that is surrounded by 30 linear feet of cushioned seating area for large gatherings.
![A modern yard has an informal seating area with a firepit, that is surrounded by 30 linear feet of cushioned seating area for large gatherings.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-1.jpg)
The south seating area is an al fresco dining area framed by fragrant lavender with the soothing sound of a cascading fountain and the warmth from an outdoor fireplace.
![An al fresco dining area framed by fragrant lavender with the soothing sound of a cascading fountain and the warmth from an outdoor fireplace.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-2.jpg)
![An al fresco dining area framed by fragrant lavender with the soothing sound of a cascading fountain and the warmth from an outdoor fireplace.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-3.jpg)
A well-equipped outdoor kitchen has been added underneath the existing deck.
![An outdoor kitchen was added underneath an existing deck.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-4.jpg)
An outdoor shower has also been added to the garden and includes stone and wood.
![A modern backyard with an outdoor shower.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard.jpg)
Other areas in the garden include a garden path lined with ruby red strawberries and citrusy thyme as groundcovers, a variety of fruit trees that include a variety of citrus, apples, avocado, and kumquat tree, and raised vegetable garden boxes.
![A garden path lined with ruby red strawberries and citrusy thyme as groundcovers](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-5.jpg)
To separate the property line from the adjacent property below, the designers created a lush grapevine and berry fence to serve as the horizon line for the sun to set over the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
![A landscaped garden with raised planters.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a-modern-landscape-was-designed-for-this-californian-backyard-6.jpg)