raised veggie beds, sun dial, concrete walls
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Michael J. Lee Photography
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The owners began to think about updates to their back yard’s landscaping. Making it easy for the dogs (and occasionally humans) to visit the back yard was a primary design objective. It called for a deck off the back of the house big enough for all the dogs and a barbeque grill, and then a long staircase to the back yard.

Nick Ogilvie

This sanctuary brings the French Mediterranean to the midwest. Impeccable detail is highlighted with the masterful landscape architecture. Premium ORIJIN STONE Bluestone Blue Select Thermal natural stone can be found from the front entrance to the back pool. A custom Indiana Limestone fire surround created by ORIJIN adds a sculptural presence to the back veranda.

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We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

Dan Cutrona
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Interesting colorful perennials along path the sitting area. Photo by Jan Nelson
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In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Southern Living 2008 Green Idea House. A separate three-story barn-style structure houses a two-car garage on the first floor, with a guest suite above. Doors shown: Clopay Reserve Collection custom wood carriage house doors in cedar.

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This beautiful Banner Mountain property is a current work in progress and so, while KKLA works on the Master Plan, we have added some immediate color, texture, and curves to beautify the front entry. The end vision is one that will create space for entertaining large groups and is both kid and dog friendly. The landscape will include a swimming pool, a covered outdoor dining and living area, a vegetable garden, and a water-efficient lawn for play and overflow parking.

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