Beyond the Back Door
Seamless Living, Inside & Out
Welcome to Beyond the Back Door, the Official Pool Design, Landscape design, & Outdoor Living Blog
Welcome to the Shearon Design Collective Blog — your source for landscape architecture, pool design, and luxury outdoor living inspiration rooted in the Arizona lifestyle. Here, we share project features, expert design tips, and behind-the-scenes insights that reveal how thoughtful outdoor spaces come to life.
Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or architect, our goal is to help you design with intention and beauty, function, and flow to every corner of your property.
At Shearon Design Collective, our work is rooted in one belief: Great homes don’t end at the back door - they extend into the landscape.
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Outdoor Living Designed for Entertaining
From intimate dinners under the stars to lively celebrations with friends, great backyards are built to bring people together. At Shearon Design Collective, we design outdoor living spaces with entertaining in mind — kitchens, fire features, lounges, and layouts that make hosting effortless.
Why Elevation and Grading Matter in Landscape Design
The most beautiful outdoor spaces start below the surface. At Shearon Design Collective, we use grading and elevation strategies to solve drainage challenges, enhance views, and create outdoor environments that feel both natural and intentional.
Designing for Privacy: Natural Screens, Smart Layouts & Landscape Solutions
Privacy is one of the most requested goals in outdoor living design — but that doesn’t mean it has to look obvious. In this post, we’re sharing how Shearon Design Collective crafts elegant, private landscapes using layered planting, smart layouts, and design elements that preserve style while protecting your space.
Desert Plants, Refined Style: Choosing the Right Palette for Arizona Landscapes
Smart, sustainable, and stylish — desert landscapes don’t have to feel dry. In this post, we’re sharing how Shearon Design Collective curates refined desert plant palettes that soften modern architecture and elevate outdoor living. Featuring real Arizona projects and low-water plant pairings that thrive in the heat.
