Intimate Terrace Garden, Peoria, Illinois Next Design > Description The new owners of this property realized that the current outdoor space was sterile and had little charm. The design ideas were an extension of the client’s desire for an intimate space to entertain friends but, more importantly, use themselves on a daily basis. In addition, the design sought ways to utilize more of their back yard even though it sloped steeply toward the house. An outdoor fireplace warms up late fall evenings while an outdoor grilling kitchen helps with the daily dinner tasks. Stairs lead to the upper terrace vegetable garden beds. Image Gallery