The French Villa’s stone exterior and arched French double doors set the tone for the elegant courtyard beyond. Surrounded by brick & masonry, the space features a grass and paver design with porcelain pavers leading to a cozy outdoor seating area. A cantera stone fireplace with an ornate stone mantle and carved overmantel wall feature serves as a striking focal point, framed by lantern-style exterior wall sconces. Across the courtyard, a French-inspired fountain with a quatrefoil basin adds a touch of serenity. Wrought iron balconies, exposed rafter tails, terracotta roof tiles, and lush landscaping complete this thoughtfully designed outdoor retreat.

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Located in Highland Park, Texas just off the Katy Trail, is this outdoor patio project that took a stale, harsh exterior space and turned it into an inviting and private space for the owner to enjoy. The project featured custom planters, led lighting, privacy screen plantings, ipe wood deck and an outdoor fire pit with comfortable exterior furniture for relaxing and entertaining.

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Entry Courtyard & Custom Carved Wood Door and Window Wall at Parade of Homes 2012 at The Dominion
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Renovating a historic property in Northampton, MA. We removed some of the brick pavers shown here so the pathway could be raised to provide more elevation and drama to the landscape. Also the boulders add accents and height to a before flat landscape.

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Trendy front door photo in Austin with a glass front door

The stream is soothing and quiets and focuses the space into an oasis. The careful chosen individual stone and mix of quartz based boulders are key to marrying the overall image of the water feature throughout; Catherine L Kauer

This Farmhouse style home was designed around the separate spaces and wraps or hugs around the courtyard, it’s inviting, comfortable and timeless. A welcoming entry and sliding doors suggest indoor/ outdoor living through all of the private and public main spaces including the Entry, Kitchen, living, and master bedroom. Another major design element for the interior of this home called the “galley” hallway, features high clerestory windows and creative entrances to two of the spaces. Custom Double Sliding Barn Doors to the office and an oversized entrance with sidelights and a transom window, frame the main entry and draws guests right through to the rear courtyard. The owner’s one-of-a-kind creative craft room and laundry room allow for open projects to rest without cramping a social event in the public spaces. Lastly, the HUGE but unassuming 2,200 sq ft garage provides two tiers and space for a full sized RV, off road vehicles and two daily drivers. This home is an amazing example of balance between on-site toy storage, several entertaining space options and private/quiet time and spaces alike.

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