This large Vietnamese Black Clay planter pot goes perfect with the neutral grey tones of the house! Notice also the smaller pots off to the right-hand side with some nice ground cover. Beware of guard dog.

The exteror of the Teracottage "Fancy That" potting shed. The worlds highest quality garden sheds and structures. The building has a Douglas Fir timber frame, tree bark shingle siding, and a european imported hand made clay tile roof, installed on an authentic wood batten system. Hand hammered bronze hardware on a 2" thick custom door. Mahogany window frames with authentic old fashion float glass. Wrap-around cedar window box. This 8x10 foot structure would make a wonderful art studio, reading retreat, home office or of course...you can use it as a potting shed. www.teracottage.com photo by DJS photography

by Chris-Ann Streeter/designer
Example of a southwest kitchen design in DC Metro

Traditional exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Elegant exterior home photo in Minneapolis

In keeping with the garden theme, clay pots were repurposed as pendant lights. An antique seed rack and vintage signage decorate the barn board walls. Photo by Bob Trainor

Inspiration for a mediterranean beige two-story exterior home remodel in Austin

Photo by Mary Muszynski
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard concrete patio remodel in San Francisco with no cover and a fire pit

Reclaimed brick chimney with clay chimney pot, cypress doors and divided light windows finish this Country French home built by Rohe & Wright in Briargrove.

Large tuscan two-story exterior home photo with a hip roof

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Photo by Mary Muszynski
Example of a small trendy backyard concrete patio design in San Francisco with no cover and a fire pit

Custom wood and metal gates, rails and grillwork, and masonry arch were added to the wall. The new entry gate used wood salvaged from cut-off sections of the new trellis added to the garage. Large nail heads in the gate and details in the railing duplicate the detail on the new entry door. Photo by Frank Baptie Photography.

Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
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Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2016 Houzz
Example of an eclectic patio design in Los Angeles

This is an example of a small transitional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Austin.

Deck - small contemporary backyard deck idea in San Francisco with decking

Small urban vertical balcony garden photo in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension

Tuscan rectangular pool photo in Houston