This country club home was completely remodeled inside and out. The front yard was updated with iron fencing and planting beds full of vibrant plants.

36" Japanese cherry tree garden gate handcrafted wrought iron Garden Gate with glass fused inserts
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Designed by Lauren Bloom. This custom outdoor fireplace and entertaining area makes the most of a small space.
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This country club home was completely remodeled inside and out. The backyard was a small space. We utilized all of the space we had to make it functional for all needs. Shorter flower pots soften the detached garage off the patio.

Beautifully designed pathway brings you out to the dock. The welcoming pathway is lined in lavener and book ended with Sand Cherries.
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This country club home was completely remodeled inside and out. The front yard was updated with iron fencing and planting beds full of vibrant plants.

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Ceanothus "Concha" and Yellow bush lupines going crazy under an existing Japanese cherry tree. Within a few months, these will all be done blooming, and this view will be milkweeds, clarkia, and electric blue lupines.

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Then the major plantings of Crapemyrtle, Western Arborvitae, and other evergreen screening plants were added. The next step was planting smaller shrubs like native Summersweet, dwarf variegated Boxwood, native Sweetspire, Cherry Laurel, and dwarf Butterfly bush. Next, we added numerous perennials for sequential bloom and finally bulbs for early spring color and pollinator interest. Lastly, everything was mulched with natural triple-shredded hardwood bark mulch. Now our client has many years to look forward to with screening, pollinator interest, and ongoing blooms on trees, shrubs perennials, and spring flowering bulbs.

Designed by Lauren Bloom. This custom outdoor fireplace and entertaining area makes the most of a small space.
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Design plan was inspired by clients original framed artwork over the mantle - depicting cherry blossoms in bloom, Philadelphia, PA. Second group of tufted chairs provides additional seating. Photos by:Jon Friedman

On the second floor, the main office space takes advantage of beautiful west light. In the spring, the cherry tree outside bursts into bloom, creating a soft, ethereal view. Faceted floating shelves and a built-in desk provide storage and negotiate the transition space between the old house and the new addition.

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This home was interesting and curious. The owners had good taste and had purchased the building because it had some historical value, was well sited and comfortably sized for their 4-person family. It had several shortfalls- including a central staircase that was exceedingly Ho-Hum. This handrail and rail cap pushed the space into better visual and functional territory. Following the owner's lead- traditional trim detail with some added pizzazz- this design accomplished the project goal and more, in part through the incredible skill of one of my building partners. A railing like this is not to be found elsewhere.