An outdoor haven with a lived-in feel

A makeover of the Manhattan Beach garden of Greta and Mike Jarvis transformed their little-used backyard into a haven for family, friends and entertaining. The couple turned to interior and garden designer Sandy Koepke, who gave the new patio garden a patina of time by decorating with reclaimed and recycled products. Candles and strands of bulbs illuminate the new balcony-like dining room on the terrace once occupied by a spa.