Plants: Japanese maple and mixed planting behind storage box provide interest. The Michelia figo and buxus sempervirens layered hedge provide privacy, formality and a calm green backdrop to the courtyard patio.
Fence: lattice was attached to to the existing run down fence and painted a very deep (almost black) blue. The dark color helps the fence recede and makes the green fol... more »
Added to 11 ideabooks Last comment "The hedge is most interesting as it is an evergreen Magnolia variety called "Figo"."
Japanese maple and mixed planting behind storage box provide interest. The Michelia figo and buxus sempervirens layered hedge provide privacy, formality and a calm green backdrop to the courtyard patio.
This library is part of a compact garden apartment in a subtropical climate. It has the warmth and cosiness associated with a more traditional library - dark wood comfy chairs and lots of books - but has an indoor / outdoor feel, and has been designed with louvered wall to provide natural light and breezes - just perfect for the sub tropical climate.
Added to 35 ideabooks Last comment "floor to ceiling jalousie"
Library.
This tiny library is part of a garden apartment in a subtropical climate. It has the warmth and cosiness associated with a more traditional library - dark wood, comfy chairs, Belgian rug and lots of books - but has an indoor / outdoor feel, and has been designed with louvered wall to provide natural light and gentle breezes - just perfect for the sub tropical climate.... more »
Added to 156 ideabooks Last comment "Yes but very different chairs"
Library.
This tiny library is part of a small garden apartment in a subtropical climate. It has the warmth and cosiness associated with a more traditional library - dark wood comfy chairs, belgian rug, and lots of books - but has an indoor / outdoor feel, and has been designed with louvered wall to provide natural light and breezes - just perfect for the sub tropical climate.
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Added to 100 ideabooks Last comment "Bluestone garden edge"
It's very important to design your external space with the view from inside in mind. You will probably spend 80 per cent of your time inside looking at the garden and about 20 per cent of your time actually in the garden. This photo shows what the courtyard looks like from inside the home - from the sun room.
Stone details:
Interior black slate paving.
Exterior Bluestone p... more »
library reading nook in laminate and teak veneer by Jasmine interiors and Mint. Flush gimble lights are used to illuminate the shelves, but not shine in your eyes when you are sitting on the bench seat.
The laminate colour is 'parchment' - apt for a 'library'.