We love courtyard garden design projects because there’s more to them than meets the eye. For example, we’re often asked to improve courtyard garden biodiversity. But many clients also want us to prioritise easy maintenance. Furthermore, in many city gardens, we also have to be sensitive to existing architectural designs. Obviously, this can pose a challenge when designing contemporary courtyards for listed buildings. And this applies to both hard landscaping and soft landscaping elements. At Landcraft, we’re specialists at London courtyard garden design. So that includes designs from scratch, courtyard renovation projects, and so on. Here are a few case studies to give a flavour of the way we work.

Having designed the kitchen in their previous home (see Davis Rockwell Kitchen) - which they loved for many years – this couple came back to us with one main request, to design a similar but more upscale interpretation for their new home. As with the previous kitchen, the clients wanted an open space for entertaining and dedicated areas to showcase their large collection of art pieces. The existing builder grade kitchen didn’t fit their personal style or wish list. Knowing that the client’s intention was for this house to be their forever home, it was vital to give them a design that worked well now as well as for future needs. Knowing they love to entertain, we recommended a 5’ Galley Workstation for its flexibility to serve a variety of tasks from everyday wash station to party central with just a quick change of accessories. Located in the heart of the home, the kitchen is visible from all angles and needed to present a clean, flush look with the cabinets and appliances. Special features include LED strip lighting in the upper niche cabinets to highlight special art pieces. Beautiful walnut panels wrap the cabinetry and serve a dual purpose around the fold-up wall cabinets by the cooktop; they provide just enough depth for custom spice shelves. Mitered edges on counter tops and continuous vertical wood grain drawer fronts are upscale details. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

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Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen After having remodeled their kitchen, and two other baths in the home, the master bathroom was the last on the list of rooms to update for this couple. The existing bath had a small sink area with his and hers sinks and then a pocket door into the main bath which housed the tub, shower and commode. The main problem was the outdated look of the space, which was rather dark and dreary, and the giant unused whirlpool tub which took up more than its fair share of the footprint. To brighten the space, we used a pallet of soft gray porcelain tile on the floor and ceramic subway tiles on the walls. Carrera marble and nickel plumbing brighten the room and help amplify the sunlight streaming in through the existing skylight and vaulted ceiling. We first placed the new freestanding tub on an angle near the window so that users can take advantage of the view and light while soaking in the tub. A new, much larger shower takes up the other corner and delivers some symmetry to the room and is now a luxurious, useable and comfortable size. The commode was relocated to the right of the new shower, so it is visually tucked away. The existing opening between the sink area and the main area was widened and the door removed so that the homeowners can enjoy the light from the larger room while using the sinks each morning. A step up into the tub/shower area provides additional interest and was a happy accident and solution required to accommodate running the plumbing through the existing floor joists. Because the existing room felt quite contemporary with the vaulted ceiling, we added a run of crown molding around the top and a chair rail to the top of the tile to provide some traditional touches to the room. We think this space is lovely, relaxing and serene and are so honored to have been chosen by these wonderful homeowners to help provide them with a relaxing master bath sanctuary! Designer: Susan Klimala Assistant Designer: Keri Rogers

As leading luxury artificial living Vertical Gardens specialists in Key West, we pride ourselves on creating and installing artificial green walls finished for both interior & exterior projects, this stairs case study is a clear example of how versatile and easy to customize our signature panels. Striking decorations for staircases are normally custom-made rather than bought off the shelf, designed by the house designer or architect, or sometimes by the owners themselves. Vistafolia® offers an extraordinary product but also a one to one consultation with a free site survey run for experienced professionals that can address your specific requirements with customizing your wall and application.

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Inspiration for a craftsman one-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

We love courtyard garden design projects because there’s more to them than meets the eye. For example, we’re often asked to improve courtyard garden biodiversity. But many clients also want us to prioritise easy maintenance. Furthermore, in many city gardens, we also have to be sensitive to existing architectural designs. Obviously, this can pose a challenge when designing contemporary courtyards for listed buildings. And this applies to both hard landscaping and soft landscaping elements. At Landcraft, we’re specialists at London courtyard garden design. So that includes designs from scratch, courtyard renovation projects, and so on. Here are a few case studies to give a flavour of the way we work.

Martha’s Vineyard; Vineyard Haven, MA This home is a charming example of classic New England architecture that has been renovated to preserve its original character while adding modern amenities. The exterior features a mix of white clapboard siding on the main structure and natural cedar shingles on the gabled ends and the screened-in porch, creating a textural and visually appealing facade. This Vineyard Haven home, which was built in 1916, has been updated with energy-efficient windows and an architectural shingle roof. A notable feature is the spacious screened-in porch, which offers a versatile indoor-outdoor living space that is enjoyed almost all year long. The porch is connected to the main house and provides a comfortable area for relaxing while being protected from the elements. A wooden privacy screen adds a thoughtful modern touch, shielding a part of the yard and walkway. The property is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and classic landscaping, with manicured bushes lining a simple stone pathway that leads to the house. The design successfully blends the historical feel of "old Vineyard" with a fresh, updated coastal style.

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This house was a very small mid-century bungalow with previous additions that resulted in a large but chaotic layout. The owners wanted to convert the house to a super-efficient, and charming Craftsman-style, 6 bedroom home for their large family and work at home. We achieved the space needs by moving a few walls for a more efficient, organized layout, setting up spaces for overlapping uses, and making a small upstairs addition. Every bit of square footage was optimized to meet the goals of the project without making the house huge or adding unnecessary cost. Much thought was given to the entry sequence near the front door. A large flow-through mudroom with storage for each family member, and adjacent laundry, make it easy for children to be taught to keep their things organized and to contribute to household chores. A mail station and central home admin area at the mudroom help keep clutter down at other areas and minimize home management tasks. A garage door near the kitchen gives quick access to bulk items. The existing house had too much view to the street from the living room through large corner windows, and too little entry transition, to the extent that the family did not feel comfortable using the living room much without shades drawn. We raised the window sills and brought the new windows in from the corner of the house, allowing plenty of light while protecting privacy and a sense of enclosure in the living room. We enlarged the front porch to create a more graceful transition from the public to private space. We located the front door so that the circulation from entry into the house would allow for furnishing the living room with a sitting circle that is not intruded upon by people walking through the room. Sight lines through the living spaces were an important consideration in the design. The owners wanted discreet spaces for living room, kitchen, dining and family room, but also wanted the living spaces to feel connected and to be able to easily watch their children. Being able to see the children playing in the yard while getting things done inside the house was also important. While largely working with the existing structure, we opened walls and rearranged the use of spaces to make a series of connected living spaces with long views through them. The character of the remodeled house is a contemporary Craftsman with classic materials and cool, consistent colors. A few arches echo through the house to frame spaces and soften the feeling of the rooms. Photography: Kurt Manley https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/bungalow-expansion/

Martha’s Vineyard; Vineyard Haven, MA This home's entryway is a perfect example of timeless Cape Cod design, blending classic features with a bright, open feel that is welcoming to residents and guests alike. The space is anchored by a traditional staircase, which features a dark-stained handrail and treads that provide a beautiful contrast to the crisp white balusters and newel post. The entryway is flooded with natural light from a large window on the left, which highlights the warm tones of the hardwood floors. An elegant wall sconce is positioned on the wall next to the staircase, providing soft lighting. The home’s open-concept design is apparent with a wide archway leading to another room, seamlessly connecting the spaces. The walls are painted in a light, neutral color, which contributes to the airy and spacious atmosphere. This design creates a functional yet beautiful first impression, capturing the serene and classic character of a coastal home on Martha's Vineyard.

Designed by Terri Sears; Photographer Steven Long
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Example of a small island style gray tile and stone tile alcove bathtub design in Orange County with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and a one-piece toilet

“Our main three design wishes were to incorporate an efficient use of space, keen aesthetics and an overall ease of use,” Ashwin says. Specifically, the kitchen was solely for cooking and while they did not rely on design Web sites for examples of kitchen designs, they did do their research during the design process. So, while the couple knew exactly what they wanted with their IKEA kitchen, they also knew that working with design professionals like IKD and a professional installer would make a huge difference. “We’d done our research and read horror stories online about installers stopping work midway through a project,” Ashwin explains. Well, that certainly wasn’t the case here! As the couple reports their experience with the installer was excellent. As was their experience with IKD’s designers who guided them through the design and the IKEA product selection process.

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Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Basement renovation with built-in bookcase and exposed floor joists and mechancials. Project located in Gladwyne, Montgomery County, PA.
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