Gravel paths lead through knee high blooms of Centaurea cyanus (Dwarf Cornflower), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leafed Coreopsis), and Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) .

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This modern exterior transformation near Old Town Littleton reimagined the residential landscape as a cohesive extension of the home. Griffith Designs provided complete landscape design and project installation coordination, developing a personalized plan that balances function, curb appeal and the homeowners’ vision for contemporary outdoor living. A custom cantilever deck creates a strong architectural focal point while expanding the home’s usable living space outdoors. Below and beyond the deck, a thoughtfully designed patio provides room for dining and entertaining, while a dedicated fire-pit area offers a comfortable destination for conversation and relaxed evening gatherings. New outdoor stairs and retaining walls improve movement throughout the property while addressing changes in elevation and creating greater definition between each space. These structural elements connect the deck, patio, fire-pit area and surrounding gardens into a unified landscape that feels intentional and easy to navigate. Carefully planned garden beds soften the modern hardscape and introduce natural color, texture and seasonal interest. The completed Old Town Littleton landscape design combines architecture, garden design and functional outdoor spaces to create a distinctive exterior tailored to the home and the people who live there.

Phase one of this Littleton, Colorado, backyard landscape renovation focused on reducing sod and creating a more intentional, water-wise outdoor environment. The design was carefully personalized around the homeowners’ goals while considering the health and long-term needs of the property’s existing mature trees. New landscape edging and decorative boulders add structure, dimension and natural texture throughout the yard. A balanced combination of mulch, river rock and planting beds complements the home’s architecture while reducing lawn area and helping create a lower-maintenance Colorado landscape. Two new trees and additional plantings were thoughtfully integrated with the existing landscape for a cohesive, established appearance. A stepping-stone garden path now leads through the mulched planting area, adding both function and visual interest. The irrigation system was also updated to support the redesigned planting beds and encourage efficient water use. At the front of the home, custom seasonal porch containers provide welcoming color and a polished finishing touch. Completed in July 2026, this first phase establishes a strong foundation for the property’s continued transformation. The homeowners are taking a thoughtful, phased approach to their Littleton landscape design, with a custom outdoor kitchen now underway as the next step in creating a personalized and functional outdoor living space.

Phase one of this Littleton, Colorado, backyard landscape renovation focused on reducing sod and creating a more intentional, water-wise outdoor environment. The design was carefully personalized around the homeowners’ goals while considering the health and long-term needs of the property’s existing mature trees. New landscape edging and decorative boulders add structure, dimension and natural texture throughout the yard. A balanced combination of mulch, river rock and planting beds complements the home’s architecture while reducing lawn area and helping create a lower-maintenance Colorado landscape. Two new trees and additional plantings were thoughtfully integrated with the existing landscape for a cohesive, established appearance. A stepping-stone garden path now leads through the mulched planting area, adding both function and visual interest. The irrigation system was also updated to support the redesigned planting beds and encourage efficient water use. At the front of the home, custom seasonal porch containers provide welcoming color and a polished finishing touch. Completed in July 2026, this first phase establishes a strong foundation for the property’s continued transformation. The homeowners are taking a thoughtful, phased approach to their Littleton landscape design, with a custom outdoor kitchen now underway as the next step in creating a personalized and functional outdoor living space.

This modern exterior transformation near Old Town Littleton reimagined the residential landscape as a cohesive extension of the home. Griffith Designs provided complete landscape design and project installation coordination, developing a personalized plan that balances function, curb appeal and the homeowners’ vision for contemporary outdoor living. A custom cantilever deck creates a strong architectural focal point while expanding the home’s usable living space outdoors. Below and beyond the deck, a thoughtfully designed patio provides room for dining and entertaining, while a dedicated fire-pit area offers a comfortable destination for conversation and relaxed evening gatherings. New outdoor stairs and retaining walls improve movement throughout the property while addressing changes in elevation and creating greater definition between each space. These structural elements connect the deck, patio, fire-pit area and surrounding gardens into a unified landscape that feels intentional and easy to navigate. Carefully planned garden beds soften the modern hardscape and introduce natural color, texture and seasonal interest. The completed Old Town Littleton landscape design combines architecture, garden design and functional outdoor spaces to create a distinctive exterior tailored to the home and the people who live there.

A home built on one of Canada's most beautiful lakes posed a design challenge. The home had originally been built almost directly in opposition to natural light and views to the lake. While most opinions were to tear the existing home down, BLDG Workshop worked closely with the client to recreate the home in a way that opened it up and became more fitting to the site.

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One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing which offers Tom & Peter Flooring is provided by WOCA. If you’ve decided that you want a natural looking wooden floor that is lacquer-free, then the likelihood is that you’ve chosen oil as your way of protecting your wood and making your floor look great at the same time. WOCA for wood flooring comes in various forms and is a great way of making sure that your wood is protected, but at the same time looks natural. A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors, oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood in its optimum condition. WOCA Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2016 and now. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding this type of finish which we will I’m to answer in today’s my blog: Is oil finish as durable as traditional factory urethane finishes with aluminum oxide? When it comes to durability, oil finish flooring tackles the issue with a completely different method. The penetrating oil serves as protection from moisture and wear while allowing the user to feel the wood grains in their bare feet. If compared directly to factory finished aluminum oxide finish, the oil finish flooring will not perform as well to abrasion and impact. However, the beauty of this finish is the fact that it will camouflage any scratches which will inevitably accumulate over time. Will this finish evaporate over time and will this be harmful for indoor air quality? Another concern for oil finished floors its effect on indoor air quality. For on-site applications, some varieties suggest several coats which typically require the residents to be out of the home due to mild odors. However, there are factory finished UV-cured or single coat applications which lessen the downtime. Despite the odors produced during the drying process, oil finish floors rank amongst the lowest for VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Certain brands even boast true zero VOC. This fact alone makes oil finished floors one of the best options for green building solutions. “WOCA products are certified by independent laboratories, the German Institute for Biological Building Materials, and are in accordance with DIN–Norm 53–160. WOCA WoodCare Denmark products meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. standards for volatile organic compounds.” –WOCA Oil Finish Manufacture Does this type of finish require additional maintenance which I am not familiar with? For weekly cleaning, oiled floors use a special cleaner which contains an oil and soap mixture. After a period of 12-18 months some oil may evaporate causing the wood grains to appear dry. An additional layer of oil can be reapplied to keep the floor looking fresh. Although oil finished floors require more involvement in periodic maintenance in high traffic areas, this maintenance can be done much easier than the equivalent of an onsite sand and refinish. WOCA Master Color Oil contains pigment, which provides a single-step hardwood floor staining process. Laying down the stain and the finish in one step. This product comes 14 different colors, from Black to Extra White, and you can mix them freely to create various color palettes that will meet the demands of any job. Below are some pictures of the finished job…

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6" Backbay Black Powder Coat Aluminum Modern House Numbers (modernhousenumbers.com) Available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 12” or 15” high. Aluminum numbers are 3/8” thick, black powder coat finish and a ½” standoff providing a subtle shadow.

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Say goodbye to the unpleasant smell that comes to mind when you think of your local gym, and HELLO to a fresh, natural breeze.
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Jewett Farms + Co’s Reclaimed Antique White Pine flooring has a rustic and warm feel that creates a sense of personal history. Antique white pine has long been loved for its tall straight growth, providing long boards perfect for barn siding. White pine planks age to a warm golden pumpkin tone. It’s a soft wood and with time will show signs of daily use. Reclaimed white pine timbers have variegated amber tones and feature occasional nail holes, knots and saw marks. Antique white pine is salvaged from granary boards as well as interior and exterior barn siding. Jewett Farms + Co’s Reclaimed Antique White Pine wide plank flooring is available to be shipped throughout the United States from our New England headquarters

Janina Pazdan recently discovered a passion for dancing. This painting is of ballet, and captures the distinct motion and feeling of it beautifully. To learn more about Janina Pazdan and her work, click here: http://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com/custom-wine-cellar-design-wine-cellar-art-painting-for-home-wine-cellars-by-janina-pazdan.aspx