Interior designer Lauren Bald already had worked on this couple’s midcentury ranch home in the city of South Salt Lake, Utah, so when it came time to renovate their backyard, she had a great handle on their style. “They wanted it to have a Mediterranean resort-like feel, with formality, geometry and symmetry in the garden,” she says. Bald collaborated closely with landscape designer Laurie Van Zandt on the layout, materials and plantings to create an inviting outdoor space for gathering and entertaining.
Yard at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: South Salt Lake, Utah
Size: 6,000 square feet (557 square meters)
Designers: Lauren Bald of A\ Typical Design Studio and Laurie Van Zandt of The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Contractor: Kyzer Construction
Before: “The yard was a large expanse of lawn and an abandoned dog run. Also, their existing deck was in very rough shape,” Bald says.
The homeowners wanted their yard to be an inviting destination for themselves and their guests. “They love to entertain, so they wanted different places for people to gather in groups, as well as some grass for lawn games,” Bald says. Their wish list also included a new fence, a fire pit, a dining area, a new shed and red roses.