Modern Spanish Beach Yard Design

My beach cottage sits a short stroll from the shoreline, and I want the outdoor space to echo the home’s clean-lined, modern cottage feel while staying practical for seaside living. The yard has to welcome friends during the day and provide a relaxed vibe at night. Key ideas to weave in: • A continuous surface of natural brick stone that can handle salt spray and keep bare feet cool. • Shade is built primarily through dense, strategically positioned tree planting, complemented by a simple pergola that frames the dining zone. • A compact outdoor kitchen or grill station that lets me prep food without running indoors. • An exterior shower for rinsing off sand and salt. • A small, open-air workout nook—enough room for yoga mats and light weights—tucked where it stays shaded but still feels connected to the yard. • Discreet, low-glare lighting so the space feels warm and safe after sunset while preserving that beach-night atmosphere. Deliverables I need from you: 1. Scaled layout plan showing hardscape, planting, lighting, and utility runs. 2. Planting schedule with recommended salt-tolerant, canopy-forming trees for shade. 3. Material palette specifying exact natural stone tile, pergola finishes, lighting fixtures, and outdoor-grade kitchen components. 4. 3D perspective views or renders that illustrate day and night ambience. 5. Construction details for the pergola, shower, and kitchen modules to guide local contractors. If the concept captures the modern southern cottage mood, maximizes shade, and keeps traffic flow easy from the house to the grill to the beach, I’ll consider it a success.

Project ID: 40212430