Just finished and ready to enjoy! This newly built home has a garage in back off the alley but no backyard. Everything is out front and exposed. The owner wanted curb appeal, that was simple, with neat lines and easy to maintain. There was also a need for a place to hide trash cans. We often get vague desires from clients and when they give us enough freedom, we can create some rather fun spaces. In Houston a screened porch is a great place to enjoy being outside without being eaten alive by mosquitoes. I still felt that it needed a space that invited you out in to the garden, especially on those beautiful spring days when the air is dry and there is a slight breeze. Breaking the yard into two spaces allowed us to make a courtyard area with just enough room for a couple of chairs and a cafe table. We installed an over-sized fountain so it can be enjoyed from the screen porch as well as the little courtyard.
The wrought iron fence was installed by the owner. Previously it was a was a more confining white picket fence. For more detail on the process of the installation check out our blog http://ravenscourtgardens.com/2014/05/12/start-to-finish-using-beautiful-reclaimed-bricks-a-nod-to-new-orleans/