Design Report & Material List
Design Concept
This design transforms your compact west-facing side yard into a sculptural garden vignette that celebrates the existing lizard art as its anchor. Clean lines, drought-tolerant planting, and layered solar lighting create depth without clutter in a space meant for passing through, not lingering.
Key Decisions
- U-shaped sectional placement frames the fire feature and lizard wall, creating natural circulation paths while maximizing seating in a narrow footprint
- Solar string lights + ground spots eliminate electrical work; warm 2700K temperature flatters the fence and extends usable hours economically
- Concrete fire table doubles as a coffee surface when unlit, with propane keeping smoke away from the white brick wall
- Raised planters with drip conversion contain root growth, reduce weeding, and protect the fence from sprinkler overspray in Dallas heat
Material List
| Item | Role | Est. Price | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-piece modular outdoor sectional (light gray Sunbrella-style) | Seating for 6; defines the space without blocking the lizard | $800-1,400 | Wayfair, Target Threshold, IKEA JÄRPÖN/DUVHOLMEN covers |
| Square concrete-look propane fire table (30-32") | Warmth, visual anchor, dual-use surface | $250-450 | Amazon, Walmart Better Homes & Gardens, Wayfair |
| 48ft solar string lights (25 bulbs, warm white) | Overhead ambiance; no outlet required | $25-45 | Amazon, Target, Temu |
| 4-pack solar ground spotlights (IP65, warm white) | Uplight the lizard and planter texture; drama after dark | $30-60 | Amazon, Walmart, AliExpress |
| Two 24" lightweight fiberclay rectangular planters (gray) | Heat-tolerant plant containers; match fence tone | $70-120 each | Wayfair, IKEA, Home Depot |
| 3-4 large lightweight round pots (16-20", faux concrete/fiberclay) | Agave/yucca focal points; movable for maintenance | $40-80 each | Walmart, Target, Amazon |
| Drip irrigation conversion kit (retrofit 2-3 sprinkler heads) | Water efficiency; direct root feeding | $35-65 | Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon |
Budget Snapshot
| Category | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Seating & fire feature | $1,050-1,850 |
| Lighting (string + spots) | $55-105 |
| Planters & pots | $250-440 |
| Irrigation conversion | $35-65 |
| Total | $1,390-2,460 |
Sizing Note
The sectional shown is approximately 10' x 10' in its U-configuration—verify your 7' width against chaise depth (typically 32-36"). If tight, swap one chaise for an armless chair section to maintain 30" minimum walkway between seat back and fence.