Windsor Companies traditional landscape
Add to Ideabook
11k+
Ask a question
7
Email
Print
by Windsor Companies
St Paul / Minneapolis, MN, US 55109 · 83 photos
Windsor Companies
http://www.windsorcompanies.com

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel.

The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps.

On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard.

This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.

Photos by Paul Crosby.

 
This photo has 7 questions
neelhtak43 wrote:
iam adding a rock wall in front of the house like this one does the wall have to match the brick . »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Buechel Stone Corp That's pretty much up to you. You have stucco too, along with a nice color in the windows. Personally I would go towards blending the color schemes rather than trying to nail an exact match to the brick only.
10 months ago ·
Sign Up to comment
kathypitstick wrote:
what is the climbing plant on the house? - When we bought our (old) house it was way overgrown with english ivy and had a really difficult time getting it down to paint. Looking for something not so invasive. »
· Comment · 14 months ago
motherbear Anything that will climb a wall is going to require pruning & related maintainance issues. Perhaps u could consider a type of climbing rose?
14 months ago ·
Sign Up to comment
kimbarton22 wrote:
Hi, I love the trim color on the windows. Could you tell me what it is? Thank you. »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Show 2 more comments
tloc123 what type of roof shingle and color
6 months ago ·
shanauer Somebody PLEASE tell us exactly what is that trim color around the windows? Is it a secret?
4 months ago · ·
Sign Up to comment
tecoons wrote:
Hi have that same brick. What color is the tan walls? Paint brand and name please. Thanks! Beautiful! »
· · Comment · 7 months ago
gracemax wrote:
color of shutters »
· · Comment · 8 months ago
justbuilding wrote:
Hi - I was womdering if you know what brand/type of brick was used. Looks water struck or reclaimed. Thanks. »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Dresser Homes wrote:
I love the windows and doors. Are they new or old? Do you know who is the manufacturer? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Marianne Lipanovich to Lay of the Landscape: English-Style Gardens
Formality is still possible. As this landscape style developed, the transition from strictly formal to natural happened gradually, and the same approach can be used in your own garden. Keep the formal areas near the house, to complement the architecture and provide a spot to sit and enjoy the rest of the space.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by Marcie R. Hawkins to webuser_748683's ideas (7 minutes ago)
like
added by janecalhoun to janecalhoun's Ideas (13 hours ago)
Door colours
added by hlenjani to hlenjani's Ideas (34 hours ago)
Jnun
added by glover40 to glover40's Ideas (40 hours ago)
Color
added by paglidd to paglidd's ideas (3 days ago)
Paint on front door
added by irinya to irinya's Ideas (4 days ago)
Дача-бордюр
added by rmrosa to gardens (5 days ago)
Pots
added by Hans Lazzaro to hans_lazzaro's Ideas (5 days ago)
Jardín
added by shannonraelunsford to Traditional Looks (5 days ago)
I've always loved this color scheme for orange or red brick on houses
added by aras1410 to aras1410's Ideas (6 days ago)
مراكن الزرع
added by frannyls to Exterior Ideas (6 days ago)
trim color
added by nancbutler to garden ideas (7 days ago)
pots and iron chair for garden
added by tamzingoldsworthy to Exterior (7 days ago)
Brick Steps
added by barryrwalker to Exterior Ideas (7 days ago)
red fence
added by carls13 to exterior (8 days ago)
love the container garden
added by Susan Spence to susan_spence's ideas (8 days ago)
Love it for outside the masrer bedroom
added by bcaine to bcaine's Ideas (8 days ago)
Trim colors
added by lkoss to lkoss's ideas (8 days ago)
Landscape
added by Pamela Voigtmann Nied to webuser_485778's Ideas (10 days ago)
My dream
added by dilookalik to dilookalik's ideas (10 days ago)
Like the overall look and feel..........
added by baileysgigi01 to baileysgigi01's Ideas (11 days ago)
Gorgeous plantings
added by Smith Edenfield to smith_edenfield's Ideas (12 days ago)
Pots are great
added by jenhucorriggio to jenhucorriggio's ideas (13 days ago)
Landscpe
added by denisedellovade to denisedellovade's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
paint color on trim
added by gardengirl24 to Landscaping (2 weeks ago)
Container plantings, windows, house style
added by weezward to weezward's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Cozy
added by janareando to janareando's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Brick work
added by deucecoop to deucecoop's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Graciousa
added by bunjicat to bunjicat's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Landscape
added by rtrafton to rtrafton's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Love this outside.
added by jenhill63376 to Landscape Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Like the pots!
added by rosemadre to rosemadre's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
my dream
added by chinoshome to chinoshome's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Ok
added by deedszoe to front yard (2 weeks ago)
vine growing up brick... what is at my parent's house?
added by eiramunoz to eiramunoz's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Dream house
added by nagynyoussef to nagynyoussef's ideas (3 weeks ago)
blue abd bricks
added by rdmau to Outdoor (3 weeks ago)
wall
added by fathemeh to fathemeh's ideas (3 weeks ago)
nama
added by timandruth to timandruth's ideas (3 weeks ago)
like the dark trim gutters,windows
added by kellykyle1111 to New House (3 weeks ago)
future house
added by yolzi to yolzi's ideas (3 weeks ago)
good looking
added by pnogirl to outdoor (3 weeks ago)
Brick
added by manishrinki to manishrinki's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Nice front of house
added by amypwelch to For 27 Woodlawn (3 weeks ago)
Color scheme
added by Elizabeth Ballesteros to elizabeth_ballesteros's ideas (3 weeks ago)
��
added by Laurie Engel to laurie_engel's ideas (3 weeks ago)
love the scale of the planted plots..look how tiny she looks next to them.
added by krem58 to krem58's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Patio garden
added by irisqi to irisqi's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Formality is still possible. As this landscape style developed, the transition from strictly formal to natural happened gradually, and the same approach can be used in your own garden. Keep the formal areas near the house, to complement the architecture and provide a spot to sit and enjoy the rest of the space.
added by KC Architecture to Kitchens (3 weeks ago)
side garden
added by jenniferetompos to Exterior Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Gorgeous windows, brick, and ivy!
added by bgwilli to bgwilli's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Nice flow of patio off back of house
added by alenav to Backyards (3 weeks ago)
added by nof60bear to Cool exteriors (3 weeks ago)
Beautiful patio area
added by lmhallock to Courtyard (3 weeks ago)
short brick wall to define courtyard
added by nesbur to nesbur's ideas (3 weeks ago)
bahçem
added by Tony Page to ALICE & TONY FAVOURITES 11 (3 weeks ago)
Meaningful size patio. Low wall creates a nice visual break feature.
added by frabri to Couleur stucco (3 weeks ago)
c
added by tiffanydunlap to windows (3 weeks ago)
windows
added by sdimartinoa to Bedroom Ideas (3 weeks ago)
me gusta esta pared no pintada con el ladrillo alrededor, mejor si combinamos con piso pozzi
added by armygirl4christ to TUDOR IDEAS (3 weeks ago)
I like the planters, the trim colors and overall look
added by de006sa to de006sa's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Gray frames
added by camillehess to camillehess's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Brickwork
added by teamcopeland to teamcopeland's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Vines/flower pots/ windows/ built up brick
added by jeanlucshouse to my houzz likes (3 weeks ago)
pots on walls, pots on patios
added by marykaykimmel to Mary kaykimmel backyard (3 weeks ago)
Steps and raised bed
added by shellee9871 to Front porch (3 weeks ago)
Trim color
added by gratefullee to gratefullee's ideas (4 weeks ago)
windows
added by cgall to cgall's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
Paint & trim colors
added by Simple Order at Home to Landscape/Home Exterior (4 weeks ago)
Lovely
added by anuprasad to anuprasad's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
Flo wers
added by vswitz to vswitz's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
Windows
added by Clarissa Kin Niese to webuser_797821's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Windows
added by kgrphilly to For our House (4 weeks ago)
Garage modification
added by dzazen to dzazen's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Garden
added by amysakita to outdoor living (4 weeks ago)
Beautiful
added by mwhite9632 to mwhite9632's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Gardens around trees
added by solley to garden/terrace (4 weeks ago)
terrace/brick
added by jmblag to jmblag's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Flosst pots
added by hufei268 to hufei268's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
外墙
added by laurenleighrx to laurenleighrx's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Beautiful French doors
added by samurchison to samurchison's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Retainerwall
added by vwtoriann to landscape and garden (5 weeks ago)
containers
added by chandra188 to chandra188's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Everything
added by maryharv to Exterior Ideas (5 weeks ago)
windows
added by ondialee to landscape ideas (5 weeks ago)
pots
added by Christine Sumner to christine sumner (5 weeks ago)
Urns
added by gracemb to gracemb's Favorites (5 weeks ago)
gorgeous garden with beautiful garden planters and brick
added by lynt to book 3 (5 weeks ago)
bricks and stone
added by fjerome to front porch (5 weeks ago)
brick w/ brick on top
added by calj76 to calj76's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
brick wall
added by wdrosenkopf to landscape (5 weeks ago)
flower pots
added by nlanc to nlanc's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
House painting
added by courtneypowers to courtneypowers's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Beauty
added by felizlady to screened porch ideabook (5 weeks ago)
Matching brick for knee wall, with concrete slab tiles on top?
added by aborys92 to Exteriors (5 weeks ago)
brick, color
added by moira2910 to Patio Area (5 weeks ago)
Pots
added by elementdependent to elementdependent's ideas (5 weeks ago)
Courtyard
added by tushar47 to Exterior Ideas (6 weeks ago)
PATIO VIEW
added by germanbrew to outdoor living (6 weeks ago)
beautiful patio area
added by franny209 to franny209's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Patio w. wall to keep out water off hill at charlesbrooke
added by debbieboffey to debbieboffey's ideas (6 weeks ago)
landscaping
added by annettecudmore to Exterior Ideas (6 weeks ago)
the paint colour
added by keterisa to keterisa's ideas (6 weeks ago)
the patio and foilage
added by elliotsons to elliotsons's ideas (6 weeks ago)
exterior brick/stucco, windows
added by mlord57 to mlord57's ideas (6 weeks ago)
brick detail on stucco
added by loribudgeon to Front yard (6 weeks ago)
Fill in the box
added by jaxr to Tudor (6 weeks ago)
grey trim and windows that are scaled properly
added by lenaltd to lenaltd's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Pottery
added by Christine Morrissey to christine_morrissey's ideas (6 weeks ago)
backyard
added by Burnes Ray to Gardens and Outdoor spaces (6 weeks ago)
change for the front
added by pilar8a74 to pilar8a74's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Lindos jardin
added by tlkamp5 to Backyard dreams (6 weeks ago)
love this look! love the laid brick!
added by maxweilos to Exterior Ideas (6 weeks ago)
vines on walls, barred windows,
added by andersonlyn to My house (7 weeks ago)
Formality is still possible. As this landscape style developed, the transition from strictly formal to natural happened gradually, and the same approach can be used in your own garden. Keep the formal areas near the house, to complement the architecture and provide a spot to sit and enjoy the rest of the space.
added by primerole to R=VD (7 weeks ago)
EVERYTHING perpect!
added by tonysam2 to Exterior Ideas (7 weeks ago)
color brick
added by susankriz to Patio Area (7 weeks ago)
two large pots at lake exit of patio
added by jwjackman1 to House exterior (7 weeks ago)
painted windows
added by studiokitchens to Purgola (7 weeks ago)
floor
added by umpa to umpa's ideas (7 weeks ago)
potters
added by amajbailey to Exterior (7 weeks ago)
Trim blue/green with red brick
added by yankee48 to yankee48's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick
added by Megan Koehnlein to Patio Ideas (7 weeks ago)
soo want to do this to the front yard
added by marimayhem to Exterior Ideas (7 weeks ago)
vines...
added by primerole to 바깥 (7 weeks ago)
EVERYTHING love
added by jimsmucker to exterior (7 weeks ago)
color of brick and the green/gray trim as a possibility for outside colors
added by student122 to student122's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick patio
added by jkirkjones to jkirkjones's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Raised brick planter
added by Rodrigo Marques to objetos (7 weeks ago)
janelas, telhados, tijolinhos, trepadeiras, piso, integracao com a area externa
added by tovafluss to tovafluss's ideas (7 weeks ago)
color of roof
added by cinziatecce to cinziatecce's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick house
added by sarahjeanperry to sarahjeanperry's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Nice looking
added by pquinn to pquinn's Favorites (7 weeks ago)
Patio/landscape
added by weave015 to cool random stuff (7 weeks ago)
Windows
added by 60shouse to 60shouse's ideas (8 weeks ago)
colour co-ordination
added by atayla to atayla's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Yüksek bahçe bickli
added by dahnbi to dahnbi's ideas (8 weeks ago)
flowers in pot
added by soniapm to soniapm's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Patio
added by Riana Fourie to french fusion (8 weeks ago)
stone detail around doors and windows
added by ssomer1 to ssomer1's ideas (8 weeks ago)
added by ilsita to ilsita's ideas (8 weeks ago)
the facade is fabulous
added by currandoyle to outside (8 weeks ago)
Garden wall
added by isaacsims1 to House Designs (8 weeks ago)
Windows
added by lizatvictoriahouse0522 to crenshawhouse's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Garden
added by erin3333 to erin3333's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Pots
added by jimscoroposki to jimscoroposki's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Windows
added by brandonjenna to brandonjenna's ideas (8 weeks ago)
window sill color in contrast with red brick
added by sondramartina to Favorites (8 weeks ago)
My dream front yard and house with red brick
added by 3543nicolet to siding (8 weeks ago)
This color brick with tan cedar with tan windows
added by jacbkoop to jacbkoop's ideas (8 weeks ago)
brick approach
added by jmvaughan to Outdoor Space (8 weeks ago)
Windows / Doors / brick
added by niec to curb appeal (8 weeks ago)
Front curb appeal
added by fakeout to Patio Ideas (8 weeks ago)
can fill brick with flowers!!!
added by neilcarol to neilcarol's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Flowers
added by jenkisner to jenkisner's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Windows, vines, brick
added by gurbachan to harsimar (9 weeks ago)
color combo
added by mariabgp to Exterior (2 months ago)
Love the dark trim work, the brick patio & walls, tons of containers
added by artercindy to artercindy's ideas (2 months ago)
Patio
added by jd37 to Patios (2 months ago)
flower pots on patio
added by fintlaura to fintlaura's http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/about/BoardJoy.png (2 months ago)
brick
added by gillu to gillu's Ideas (2 months ago)
Brick wall
added by kbroby to Exterior (2 months ago)
Planters
added by ikeboy12 to ikeboy12's Ideas (2 months ago)
colors
added by imargaritas to imargaritas's Favorites (2 months ago)
Casa de veraneo
added by kathyspeech to kathyspeech's Ideas (2 months ago)
Patio idea
added by lsmart to backyard patios (2 months ago)
everything is beautiful!
added by bellecloclo to bellecloclo's ideas (2 months ago)
coloration de la maison: rouille et gris, comme ds le pavé uni
added by joyful_lady to Exterior (2 months ago)
In areas where house has brick I like the way this extends the brick outward - looks nice
added by ricardojsantos to ricardojsantos's Ideas (2 months ago)
Ideia para rodapé do churrasco são vicente
added by bjoftroy to bjoftroy's Ideas (2 months ago)
Beautiful
added by brigittte to brigittte's Ideas (2 months ago)
Colours
added by firstxv to firstxv's Ideas (2 months ago)
Windows
added by jolantai4 to jolantai4's Ideas (2 months ago)
Vazonai
added by gpollock to gpollock's ideas (2 months ago)
Exterior
added by shadnap to Bedroom Ideas (2 months ago)
flowers
added by andrea_39 to andrea_39's Ideas (2 months ago)
perfect
added by pkende to pkende's Ideas (2 months ago)
Ladrillo
added by Maggie Dunagan to House Ideas (2 months ago)
dark windows
added by appelbaumer to Landscape (2 months ago)
Patio idea
added by suayi to suayi's ideas (2 months ago)
landscape
added by rrogelj to rrogelj's ideas (2 months ago)
zidić i stepenice za terasu
added by mmurness to mmurness's Ideas (2 months ago)
Brick courtyard
added by rexmike to Garden Ideas (2 months ago)
Big tree incorporated into house, home and garden
added by Margaretha D Setiakusuma to House Entrance (2 months ago)
Wow....this is a dream house.
added by brigitted to brigitted's Favorites (2 months ago)
Color for outside doors
added by sondramartina to Porch (2 months ago)
Everything is just beautiful
added by alexgarde to millie24's ideas (2 months ago)
scale
added by wraye to wraye's Ideas (2 months ago)
Lovely, the windows are great
added by Gelena Colesnicenko to gelena_colesnicenko's Ideas (2 months ago)
Garden
added by shoppingandjunk to garden ideas (2 months ago)
flower pots garden idea
added by Kaja Kesküla to Exterior Ideas (2 months ago)
inglise stiilis aed
added by happyhollidays to happyhollidays's ideas (2 months ago)
Landscape
added by leslieludwig to leslieludwig's Ideas (2 months ago)
Front patio
added by pas6 to Patio (2 months ago)
Keep color of flowers simple.
added by paula to paula's ideas (2 months ago)
Lovely home and landscaping.
added by Barbara Cook to Landscape Ideas (2 months ago)
ivy on walls
added by 211m to 211m's ideas (2 months ago)
stucco