Homeowners wanted a semi-classical look in the desert. Client wanted a white on white them.. I searched and chose white blooming varieties.My travels through Italy and France gave me the an insight for using Italian Cypress trees. We used them for privacy at the perimeter of the their property Arizona Cypress are to wide and short. We used synthetic strips of lawn in part of the Travertine paver decking in a limited way to keep things simple and not to overdo it. The project was done over a year's time. This provided time to get a feel for the selection of the right furniture placement. The fireplace was built on a raised deck to create a center for winter hiving. Design: By Clemente, of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Construction: Custom Adobe Design and Outdoor Solutions of Gold Canyon, Arizona.