Example of a trendy pool design in Los Angeles

Chattering Cardinals Window..... Etched Glass Window ...Privacy Glass
Inspiration for a large timeless enclosed home design remodel in San Diego

This unusually shaped window was softened with gathered sheer draperies that were fitted to the window shape. The fabric is washable Ado fabric, which is a plus for a child's bathroom. For total privacy, the tiebacks are simply "unhooked".

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Hosta and fern
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

The brilliant yellow blooms of Oso Easy Lemon Zest rose do not fade to white like other yellow varieties. 2-3' (0.6-0.9 m) tall and wide. Full sun. USDA Zones 4-9

Southwest home design photo in Phoenix

David Livingston
Patio - mid-sized tropical backyard tile patio idea in San Francisco with no cover

2-Panel interior door

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

The house gallery hedge was adorned with Asparagus Aethiopicus; Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata'; Ixoras (varied colors: pink, yellow and white).
Mid-sized island style home design photo

Pool - victorian pool idea in San Francisco

Boulders and lavender make a drought tolerant, low-maintenance, yet fragrant garden border.
Patio - rustic patio idea

This Arabesque is designed to grace the center of a great hardwood floor!
Elegant entryway photo in Dallas

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Columbus.

Island style home design photo in San Diego

Large cottage brown two-story wood gable roof photo

Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.