John Chiasson
Exterior home idea in Nashville

The limestone steps to the newer front door of this historic home were allowed to give a nod to history but not mimic it. The limestone stepping-stone path to the back yard lead to a wrought iron fence and gate, allowing passers by on the sidewalk to take a peek into the backyard space.

The owners of this charming in town home engaged Christine Krause Design Studio to solve the issue of a steep grade off of the back of their home that was the only access to the back yard and existing vegetable garden. The clients also wished to add additional outdoor living space for entertaining friends and family as well as enjoying summer evenings outdoors. The clients were keen to have a clean, symmetrical feel to the new space. The construction included softening the grade, building a native stone retaining wall, adding a gentle sloping side area for access, and functional yet aesthetic steps that lead you out into the lawn and gardens. The material for the new steps is reclaimed granite. We constructed a lower level, curved retaining seat wall with a built in “table.” The client is an avid gardener and has lovely, well-tended gardens. The client and I worked together to create a planting palette that reflected the existing textures and colors of the existing plant material.

Example of a mid-sized front yard patio design in Minneapolis with no cover

Geometric boxwood hedges are anchored with boxwood globes and serve to frame color planters along the outer walls of the church.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Detail shot from the entry foyer
Entryway - traditional wallpaper entryway idea in Baltimore

October Display
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Other.

This is an example of a large traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in New York.

Elegant exterior home photo in Philadelphia

Boxwoods in a black planter add greenery and a modern touch to this front yard.
Inspiration for a traditional front yard brick driveway in Salt Lake City.

Sandy Lindh, English Gardens & Designs LLC
Patio - patio idea in New York

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Other.

Blair Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

RVP Photography
Example of a transitional powder room design in Cincinnati

Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in New York