New windows and an out-swinging French door let in new light. Custom benches provide extra seating. One hides video equipment and the other, lined with aromatic cedar, provides storage for blankets. The bench on the right side of the new linear fireplace is removable to accommodate a Christmas tree in the window. Floors are solid 3/4 inch walnut flooring, clear satin finish.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

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Whether swimming in the pool, soaking in the jacuzzi, cozying up to the fire or partaking in a meal - there's so much functionality to this space.
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Although the flowers are monochromatic for the most part (white) there is always interest in the garden due to the variety of texture, size and color of the foliage.

The sound of water flowing from the jacuzzi adds another element to this peaceful and fragrant retreat.
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A sumptuous palette of yellow and purple plants graces the slope. It’s a lush and biodiverse selection of California natives and the spirited expanse of flowers and foliage grounds the new house into the surrounding hillside. Aromatic native Sages, Monkey Flower and Yarrow play off the rich green of Coyote Bush while native Blonde Ambition Blue Grama grass brushes the magenta pom-pom flowers of Pink Melaleuca tree. The tight purple flowers of California Lilac complement the open faced California Sunflower. A Coast Live Oak was planted to stand sentry over all. Plants are all hardy and highly drought tolerant. The Kurapia groundcover lawn is verdant but, once established, hardly needs watering. The constant buzzing and bird warbling create a soothing natural soundtrack.

Aromatic Cedar.

Multi levels add dimension and destinations to the space.
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Modern-style home on a corner lot in Windsor Square neighborhood of Hancock Park with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, all spread across a 3700 square foot property. We transformed a dark, timeworn space, into a bright, fragrant, modern retreat, through the incorporation of white furniture pieces combined with bright purple colors. Added natural and artistic light with lamps and lit statement pieces, and freshened the air with aromatic fresh flowers and scented candles – which all combined to deliver a feast to the senses.

Salvia, a versatile and vibrant flowering plant, adds an enchanting touch to the landscape with its colorful blooms and aromatic foliage.
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