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Sunview Sanctuary

Backyard entertaining space by Sunshine Collective Studio featuring a large wood pergola with outdoor TVs, patio heaters, a tiled outdoor kitchen island with bar seating, and lush artificial turf surrounded by drought-tolerant landscaping.

An outdoor space that flows effortlessly from hosting to unwinding.

This outdoor transformation began by reimagining the foundation. We started by leveling a large, unusable portion of the yard to create a space full of possibility. From there, we designed with intention, layering in zones for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday living. The layout includes a spacious dining area for ten, a U-shaped kitchen island anchored by a statement grill, a fire pit for gathering, and open turf for play.

Tucked within the design, a more intimate “secret garden” unfolds with a sauna and private lounge, offering a quiet retreat from the main space. The result is a backyard that feels both expansive and personal built to host, unwind, and enjoy every corner.

  • Industry
    Residential Landscape
  • Project Size
    5500 SF
  • Location
    El Cajon, CA
Founder and interior designer Kallie Morales of Sunshine Collective Studio stands beside a tiled outdoor bar island with pergola, patio heaters, mounted TVs, pizza oven, and teak dining table.
Outdoor dining table detail by Sunshine Collective Studio featuring a solid wood trestle table with gray rope-back chairs and a gold tray centerpiece with white tulips and a smoked glass vase.
Outdoor table styling detail by Sunshine Collective Studio with a gold tray centerpiece holding white tulips, wildflowers, and a smoked ribbed glass, beside a black rope pendant light under a wood pergola.
Covered patio by Sunshine Collective Studio with a wood pergola, teak sectional with navy cushions, tiled outdoor kitchen bar, black rope pendants, patio heaters, mounted TVs, and artificial turf.
Outdoor bar detail by Sunshine Collective Studio featuring a dark stone countertop, decorative geometric tile fascia, black rope barstools, fresh florals, and a sparkling water bottle under black pendant lights.
Outdoor lounge detail by Sunshine Collective Studio with a teak sectional and navy cushions, patterned throw pillows, a slatted teak coffee table, and a dark ceramic bowl with decorative orbs.
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What really sets Kallie apart is how much she brings to a project beyond design. She is incredibly hands on, works directly with contractors, and keeps everything moving smoothly. Having her manage the details, solve problems, and keep things on track saved us a tremendous amount of time and stress and made a noticeable difference in the final result.

Melissa Valderrama Rominger
Homeowner
Sunken outdoor lounge by Sunshine Collective Studio with a U-shaped concrete bench, gray cushions, patterned throw pillows, square concrete fire pit, cedar fence, topiary trees, and artificial turf.
Sunken fire pit lounge by Sunshine Collective Studio featuring a large square concrete fire pit with lava rock, gray cushioned built-in bench, patterned throw pillows, and a row of topiary trees along a cedar fence.
Built-in concrete bench detail by Sunshine Collective Studio with gray outdoor cushions and layered throw pillows in terracotta, geometric, and woven patterns, backed by topiary trees along a cedar fence.
Backyard landscape by Sunshine Collective Studio with raised stone garden beds, lush artificial turf, a cedar pergola and privacy screen, an outdoor sauna, and sweeping hillside views under a clear blue sky.
Garden pathway by Sunshine Collective Studio with a stone slab walkway between raised vegetable and flower beds, leading to a cedar pergola with string lights and a dartboard on the fence.
Outdoor sauna nook by Sunshine Collective Studio with a curved barrel sauna, two Adirondack chairs, a stone side table, and drought-tolerant landscaping with succulents, grasses, and agave.
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