Backyard Patio Makeover｜Mid-century Eichler house garden renovation｜functional and minimal

A few days ago, we finally completed the main body of renovation for our garden patio. From design, construction, planting design to selecting the right accessories(rain chain, wall sconce), it took us several months to see the once cluttered space gradually align with the blueprint in our minds. We are incredibly pleased with the outcome, and we hope this video can inspire you!
幾天前，我們終於完成了花園露臺的主體改造。從設計、施工、植栽配置、選品，陸陸續續幾個月的時間，看著原本雜亂的空間逐漸向腦海中的藍圖收斂，令我們無比欣慰，希望這支視頻可以啟發到大家~
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Greetings from Gala Studio, a California slow lifestyle channel by a landscape designer and an architect. We like to share gardening, simple recipes, design & DIY, and travel!
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Existing condition
01:39 The design
02:17 The alleyway
03:47 Site cleanup
04:50 Slope & Drainage
05:52 Paving
09:12 Edge solutions
11:01 Cleaning & decluttering
12:52 A decorated pipe
15:31 Rain chain
18:30 Paint retouch
19:52 Lighting
21:10 Morning in the Garden
21:55 Before & After
#midcenturymodern #diy #galastudio #makeover #diy #hometour
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[@sharonwebb945]

Very beautiful result. I had never heard of rain chains/kusari-doi until your video! They are a beautiful idea and I am thinking of ways I can add them to my garden. (One thing:-Beware of the asparagus fern. It can grow out of control and become invasive in the garden. ) Thanks for sharing your renovation journey…

[@kaizen_5091]

Wow. What a transformation. What a vision. This has given me some wonderful inspiration. 💚🤎🧡

[@galastudio9]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mouselady07]

Looks wonderful! I appreciate all of your ideas. Your baby is adorable!

[@galastudio9]

Thank you!

[@dvssayer5621]

Wow your doing fantastic...love all you are doing! I love watching your inspirational videos! Thank you for sharing.

[@galastudio9]

You are so welcome!

[@natuacollins3963]

THANK YOU. Such a treat when you post. What you produce is not only practical but always so beautiful with a touch of magic 🍄 including your little one who listens attentively to Dad. Well done you three! Love love love…always makes my day 😊

[@galastudio9]

aww.. that is very nice of you, we are passing on our knowledge to our daughter and hope she soon can help with the garden chores

[@Shakashack2022]

@@galastudio9Gardening a beautiful sustainable garden as yours is a skill that needs to be taught to kids. Well done! 👏🏼

[@MaryannaH]

Ok, that little fabricated mushroom house was absolutely brilliant.

[@maurawhelan3530]

Wasn’t sure abt white above windows …but you were right! Looks great

[@galastudio9]

hahaha i doubt about it when i partner brought it up in the beginning as well

[@hwoilingtan7172]

丈夫喜欢园艺，何其幸福☺️！我都一个人做，累得半死😅。这不，又来看看有什么新点子，再去累一累，乐此不疲。😊

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

I would put the potting table anywhere other than on that tile :).....glad you went with DG and not pea gravel much easier to walk on, pea gravel is round and hard to get traction.. they act like ball bearings! The rest of the projects should allow for water to percolate down so should be a permeable surface if you are treating run off properly, you want to avoid channeling it into the drains in California...You could have still stayed in keeping with the Eichler aesthetic by putting larger format pavers in 1/8" dg .. the water would percolate down and tie easy with the dg paths...Another water saving practice for California is to install a laundry to landscape gray water system.. no permit required, low tech, no pumps or filters less that $200 in materials .. and your trees and shrubs get free year round watering every time you do your wash... better than water catchment for Califonians dont need to store it .. citrus absolutely love it

[@galastudio9]

Thanks for your constructive feedback, reusing the gray water is definitely something we haven't thought of, i will take a deeper look into this, i wonder how automatic it can be. what is thoughts on the potting table, why not on the tile, would you like to elaborate a little bit? thanks!

[@ArqBiocr]

Wow! Impresionante 👏👏👏👏

[@adlchannel3296]

what a beautiful change

[@KompleteMan]

excellent presentation !

[@galastudio9]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dmflicks9642]

Always look forward to seeing these! I love how you show the planning process and the effort you put into every little detail

[@galastudio9]

thank you! Attention to details is one of the early lessons we learnt in during our school training lol

[@manuelacassia]

❤❤❤サウンドトラックをありがとう、楽しい 🎶 曲の選び方を知ることができて良かったです。私はマヌです。ブラジルに住んでいて、20 年間ガーデニングをしています。その年、一般的な改修プロジェクトに 7 か月かかりました。時間が経つにつれて、庭師は多くの物資を蓄積することができます。笑 収納スペースは重要です。私も庭は生きていると思っています。それは成長し、それは死ぬ。私たちはこの崇高な空間で共存するために常に最善を追求しなければなりません。私は180メートルのトロピカルガーデンが大好きです。私はガーデニングが大好きです、あなたはまだ若いので、いつでもうまくいくでしょう。決して自然と庭から離れないでください❤

[@galastudio9]

Thank you for sharing your gardening stories, it has been a fantastic journey so far with our garden:)

[@susankrzywicki]

Wow, nice progress.

[@sylhayes8152]

Very simple and elegant

[@galastudio9]

Glad you like it!

[@plant.lab_official]

I really like your video, which always showing how life can be so beautiful !

[@galastudio9]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lauriepowell3959]

This is my first visit to this site. I am thrilled with the final result. I will follow you… ❤️👍🏆♻️🌺💐🌸👩‍🌾

[@davideborgna4918]

Bravissimi👍👋

[@Shakashack2022]

Oh my gosh, the brilliance & patience of the details to create this gorgeous garden is so inspiring! Absolutely green with envy. 😉

[@1999sarah]

wow, it looks so pretty! the rain water chain is such a brilliant idea! serves its purpose but also adds character to the space. good job 🪴

[@galastudio9]

now that we really liked this one, we have been considering add another one in the front yard lol

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

아름다운 정원 영상잘보고 좋아요 631 놓고갑니다 좋은 인연으로 쭉 함께했으면 합니다

[@SSS-sd1cf]

I love the mushroom design! So fun!😍

[@galastudio9]

Thank you! we will build and hide a couple more inside the garden!

[@SSS-sd1cf]

@@galastudio9 Even more fun!

[@sandeehess472]

Looks great. A lot of hard work, but definitely worth it!

[@manaluk30]

Really love your videos, content is great! Soothing background music and beautiful space. ❤

[@28105wsking]

🎼🎵🎶🎹I will follow you, wherever you may grow! There isn't a hole so deep, a trellis so high it can keep, keep me awaaaaaaay! 🎼🎵🎶

[@galastudio9]

wait, why can i hear music when i am reading your comments

[@waterbitten]

What a magical oasis you two have created!. This channel is such an inspiration.

[@galastudio9]

Thank you! glad you always find it inspiring

[@liyisi1265]

Really covers the process I learned in our Building Technology Lecture lol 🤣

[@galastudio9]

maybe i should consider applying for a lecturer position in university lol

[@ttdya1845]

Que delicadeza! ❤

[@samyoung2260]

Lovely! Natural and beautiful aesthetic! Simplicity at it s best! Details r a nice touch, especially the porch light, mushroom and rainchain.

[@galastudio9]

Thank you so much!

[@yogininamaste]

Beautiful makeover. I love the clean and modern look. Aww.. the rain chain so relaxing ❤ well done dear. Baby is precious ❤

[@galastudio9]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jdclarence777]

Excellent job. Well Done. Both practical and safe. So much care was taken in this backyard uplift. I am truly inspired.

[@galastudio9]

Thank you!

[@hilarymaloney3303]

This is so cool! And I was keeping up until you designed & 3D printed your own mushroom house 😂

[@SBFL2023]

欣賞您們拍片風格❤🎉 整體氣質、質感、有想法當中，含許多到位的細膩安全，看了就喜歡❤ 我很珍惜這樣的家庭和風格， 願您們一家永遠永遠幸福甜蜜 ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊 我經常看了感動到流淚❤❤❤❤❤ 能和您們這樣美好家庭學習， 真是榮幸❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@28105wsking]

Ok! Yes!

[@mamama7687]

素敵な庭を見せてくれてありがとう!! 日本のガーデナーより

[@AF-xt6xk]

Stunning and perfect slow life ❤

[@davannhuynh4279]

Just discovered and subscribed to your channel. Love your garden patio renovation, thank you for sharing your video, I look forward to your next project.

[@galastudio9]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@winwinchan3848]

Love your videos, thank you for your sharing❤

[@jacobdoes]

Beautifully designed, filmed and put together! Can't wait for the next one!

[@galastudio9]

in production!

[@user-mp1je5yf8r]

爸比好認真跟寶寶說怎麼改造喔！真可愛😊

[@galastudio9]

一边教宝宝说话 一边熏陶设计思维 一举两得！

[@meilinghan9014]

It's beautiful.

[@cameliafranco4497]

Turn out beautiful!!❤❤

[@a60728a60728]

好看又舒服 期待看到之後的心得分享！

[@lizzyt6791]

Wow! What an inspiration 😊

[@EdgewoodGarden]

It looks wonderful! Have you considered a Hoselink for the waterhouse? It might be too wide but they are great for smaller spaces IME.

[@imianco8079]

this is so inspiring. im doing my house in milwaukee and looking for cool diy beautiful minimalist naturebased ideas & this is perfect. thank you again look forward to see your journey here!

[@lllakilllresident5410]

凄く素敵

[@qp2999]

What an awsome idea this mushroom by 3D printer.

[@galastudio9]

Haha thank you! Glad you like it as well

[@katochan333]

とても良かったです。素敵なお庭ですね👍️👍️👍️

[@galastudio9]

Thank you!

[@my_dearest_home]

Such a wonderful video. Glad I found your account 🙂

[@galastudio9]

Thank you and Welcome!

[@jessicali22]

Looks amazing! Well done ☺

[@caitmcg4382]

Your backyard is so beautiful. Absolutely love the rain chain!!

[@jholid6y]

Thanks for the inspo ❤❤❤

[@galastudio9]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanninef2110]

Sweet! Looks beautiful and calm.

[@user-xi5ql1ig9k]

I admire your attention to detail. Inspiring!

[@galastudio9]

Thank you very much!

[@alohali-hu4ui]

The plumbing arrangement for the garden is great, did you use the smart irrigation controller?

[@galastudio9]

we used the rainbird digital timer for our irrigation system, not fully "smart" but automatic enough

[@alohali-hu4ui]

@@galastudio9 Would you be willing to try a smart controller if one was offered?

[@Be_happynow]

hello I'm from Indonesia...a dream garden that I want someday🍃

[@galastudio9]

You can do it!

[@SBFL2023]

謝謝！

[@galastudio9]

Wow! 感谢您慷慨的支持

[@peachcatdheegi9071]

Looks wonderful, I am in love.

[@galastudio9]

Cheers!

[@CrisZK3]

Hermoso e inspirador!

[@valerijohnson2839]

Lovely!

[@angelarobertson7004]

Beautiful 😍

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Beautiful!

[@alohali-hu4ui]

对于花园灌溉管道布置，这部分很棒，你们有用智能浇灌控制器吗 ？

[@RTRWRC]

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[@donnaryan9365]

Such an amazing transformation. You are so handy!!! Absolutely love the outside new light fuxture and the rainchain!!!

[@galastudio9]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@chiae0]

Always love seeing your renovation videos! It looks so good! I never knew rain chains were a thing but its so nice👍 & your baby is so darn cute 🥰

[@galastudio9]

Thank you!! 😊 rain chains are fun! They came with various design, gonna try a umbrella shape next time

[@chiae0]

@@galastudio9 looking forward to see it!!

[@poppypoppy9771]

soooo cute!

[@arinakhambari5864]

It's all in the details 😍Well done!

[@philiq18]

The amount of planning that goes into everything is not lost on me. Fantastic results.

[@galastudio9]

Thanks as always!

[@truthbetold2611]

Talking to your baby about future gardening projects is genius!! Never too early to have inspiring conversations with our children. Love all your designs in this episode. I'd love to have you as my neighbors. I've been sitting on a downspout situation for years. Now mole holes in a window well adds to the to do list. Brainstorming solutions with you would be so interesting : )

[@Sifirbakiye]

Her şey harika teşekkürler

[@tomit1506]

❤ wunderschön ❤

[@alexjbas]

Great job: Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by breathing in small particles of silica dust. Inhaling this dust causes inflammation which over time, leads to scarring of the lung tissue. This causes stiffening of the lungs, which can make it difficult to breathe.

[@gardenvlogmeimei]

Awesome

[@ngocdiepk6249]

❤❤❤

[@michellesmith2663]

Well done it looks stunning

[@galastudio9]

Thank you!

[@kailiangliang205]

真不错

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Beautifully done. Is your garden in zone 9b.?

[@galastudio9]

i Just checked USDA map and yes we are 9b.. i am really impressed that you can infer that just from a couple video clips

[@debbieretzlaff2912]

😊😊😊

[@adamb0mbz]

Any way you could give us a link to the tile you picked? Love seeing your progress, it's beautiful and thoughtful.

[@galastudio9]

We used the daltile sand NM10

[@galastudio9]

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[@adamb0mbz]

Thank you!

[@myjubuza]

What program do you use to sketch plans?

[@galastudio9]

hi it is app called procreate

[@katiecannon8186]

Rather than the highly invasive asparagus fern, should have chosen some natives.

[@galastudio9]

hahaha Thank you! more to come

[@katiecannon8186]

@@galastudio9 Well, you took that with good humor. Go find yourself a good native plant nursery. You have a lovely garden area, natives will bring in bees, butterflies & birds. You’ll love your garden even more. Add Old Fashion (not dwarf cultivar) Pintas & Salvia, and you’ll have a wonderland of beauty. Get rid of the asparagus fern 😉

[@galastudio9]

Sorry, my bad! i didn't mean to reply this, i thought i was replying to another comments last night. I did a little research just now, and you are right, the foxtail fern is actually invasive, we didn't know it! the wiki said their tuber root will suffocate neighboring plants, no wander the golf ball pittosporum we planted in that area weren't growing as much as expected

[@katiecannon8186]

@@galastudio9 Check out your closest native plant nursery. That’s what will bring in wild life. Plus, since they’re native, they’re low maintenance.

[@kylelee5532]

好久都没更新了😁

[@galastudio9]

快了 快了

[@belindabruceaustin7127]

Wife hides her face? Camera shy I guess. Yard is beautiful.

[@manuelacassia]

😢😢😢I'm worried about the animal you scared away, you have a baby; ☝️ What was this animal?

[@galastudio9]

It be a fence lizard, we don’t mean to scare it away, it was meant to be a friendly interaction