We Cannot Get Enough Of These Backyards From Flip Or Flop

Thinking of a backyard remodel? With over a decade of experience flipping dilapidated houses on their successful "Flip or Flop" show, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall also reinvent many backyard landscapes in the process. During each HGTV episode, the real estate/design team focuses on renovating and updating a variety of run-down homes throughout the interior and exterior. With boundless possibilities, your backyard can appear as simple or detailed as you want. According to Master Gardener, there are several elements that might be incorporated in a complete landscape design, including balance, emphasis, scale, simplicity, variety, and sequence, while they naturally relate to color, form, line, and texture.

Some backyard landscaping designs might include an abundance of flowers, trees, and shrubs such as those found in a traditional, English space or showcase more natural, earth elements with rocks, water fountains, wood, and metal, as in rustic or Zen-style gardens. With modern and functional schemes, Tarek and Christina might incorporate freshly outlined lawns, new tile, wood decks, renovated swimming pools, new plants, and shrubbery. One of the most significant characteristics of a "Flip Flop" backyard is a sense of renewal from its previous state as it awaits its new homeowners. Discover the possibilities with some of Tarek and Christina's most memorable backyard makeovers.

After removing the restrictive gate, Tarek and Christina added a pagoda entryway that flows to the pool and a seating area with a fire pit, creating an open concept. This side of the pagoda features a hot tub, grill, and more seating, along with grass block pavers and more large, captivating stonework that extends to the pool.

With new, established areas, the backyard now features a raised wooden deck, multiple entertaining areas, a rectangular fire pit, and a makeshift grill island with gray brickwork and a built-in television. The most distinctive aspect is the large waterfall wall that features small ocean blue colored tiles with rocks at the base, which the designers also constructed.

With new tile and stonework, the space features a built-in barbeque and spa with waterfalls, including dining and seating areas and a fire pit. A custom, modern facelift, the exterior retention wall is also whitewashed to match the house. By extending the freshened wall, the duo implemented a putting green along the back portion of the house. 

After removing the back porch, the design appears simple and inviting. The sliding doors lead to a focused seating area with a square, rotating fire pit and crushed gravel-like base. The generous-sized pool is emphasized by the fresh, green lawn that surrounds it, along with plants along the fence and shrub wall.

The spectacular layout appears fresh and bright throughout with tan tiled walkways that lead to various seating and entertaining areas encompassing the swimming pool and spa. The pristine, resort-like landscape features a built-in barbeque, dining spaces, and fire pit that overlooks the city lights, plus a bocce ball court on the side.

A mini paradise, this new build features a lagoon-like pool with water from the upper hot tub that cascades into the main area. With curvaceous lines, Tarek and Christina have filled the space entirely with multiple seating and entertaining areas with stone and wood elements, including a garden space and fire pit.

The designers have filled in the previous door space and enhanced the pathway with fresh white, sliding glass doors for better flow. With a replacement awning, new grass, a small garden space, and barbeque, the casual seating area is ready for business.

Clean and open, the team has simplified this space wholly. By tearing out the concrete, grass was added, awnings and metal frames were removed, and the deck has been refreshed with a complementary coat of paint. With modest borders, the garage also received a new blue-gray color to match the house.

With a few plants and trees restored, the overgrowth has been taken back tremendously. A fresh, square lawn patch clearly shows the shape and edge of the yard. Keeping it fresh and simple, a white railing has been added to the back steps for added function and safety.

With minimal construction, the new space has been refreshed with a gorgeous green lawn in the foreground area, perfect for play and socializing. With bonus land that extends to the back of the garage, the designers added a white divider fence to envision the possibilities, as it has an unfinished dirt base. 

After removing the former pond structure, Tarek and Christina brought focus to the existing orange trees, which provide a calming, tranquil vibe amidst the surrounding stones. With the house painted green, the simple café-like seating also complements the serene greenery and Zen-like garden landscape.

Made over with wood showcased in the wooden deck and walls, the corner remains the focal point with a captivating fire pit wall. The wall also incorporates water while a fire can be lit inside the rectangular base. Thin palm trees and plants border the edges for balance while the lighter deck wood contrasts the rich, brown wall.

After removing the hedges, the backyard has a clear view, while you can see the back windows and doors of the home, including the lawn. Tarek and Christina also freshened up the patio while integrating a distinctive blue tile around the top edge of the pool for a crisp, defined line.

By removing many of the trees and superfluous plants, the duo reinstated a fresh, open lawn along with a garden box to one side. After removing the previous cement patio space, a charming terracotta tile is present, which showcases a striking blue and yellow floral design integrated within it.

While Tarek and Christina revitalized the structure of the pool, including tiles and new equipment, they also incorporated a built-in brick grill near the covered patio, including a walk-up bar, along with various seating and lounge areas for an airy entertainment space.