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!

James Lockhart photo
Inspiration for a large timeless beige one-story stone exterior home remodel in Atlanta with a hip roof

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in New York.

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!

Photography: PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography
This is an example of a small eclectic concrete front porch design in Denver with a roof extension.

Sealight Studios Kauai
This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Hawaii.

Kimberley Bryan
Cottage exterior home photo in Seattle

This is an example of a coastal landscaping in New York.

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

3 Rail Locust Split-Rail Fence wrapped corral-style around the yard. Primarily installed for dog containment, the wood system is framed heavy gauge welded wire. The black coating is nice because at distance its almost invisible, not taking away from any visibility of the yard, or the appeal of the fence.

Dustin Peck Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic open concept light wood floor living room design in Charlotte with beige walls and a standard fireplace

This garden was designed for maximum flower power in the front yard and for a family with five dogs in the back yard. While the front yard was densely planted and spills over with colors, we left ample space for the dogs to run in the large back yard. By developing an entertainment patio with a red fire pit and a gabion water feature for our human clients roughly in the middle of the yard, we had enough space to design a full “racetrack” for the canine clients. Back yard planting is held to a minimum and clustered around the human spaces, while mulch, boulders & low walls for directing the traffic flow define the paths for the dogs. A sports turf grade lawn allows for further ample exercise and is calming to (human) eyes when seen from the house.

Mudroom with built-in cubbies and a dog door with an exterior ramp to the rear fenced-in yard!

This is a premium-grade PVC / Vinyl fence, mostly in 4' height, but there is a section where it transitions up to 6' for the neighbors privacy. The home owner is an active dog-rescue host, and in the summer, is known for his rescue dog parties. The new fence completely spans his massive yard, providing a contained perimeter that keeps dogs in, curb-appeal high, and neighbor's thumbs up.

This garden was designed for maximum flower power in the front yard and for a family with five dogs in the back yard. While the front yard was densely planted and spills over with colors, we left ample space for the dogs to run in the large back yard. By developing an entertainment patio with a red fire pit and a gabion water feature for our human clients roughly in the middle of the yard, we had enough space to design a full “racetrack” for the canine clients. Back yard planting is held to a minimum and clustered around the human spaces, while mulch, boulders & low walls for directing the traffic flow define the paths for the dogs. A sports turf grade lawn allows for further ample exercise and is calming to (human) eyes when seen from the house.

An edible front yard! This Atwater craftsman style home features raised beds, fruit trees and vines. A beautiful alternative to a lawn, and much more productive. Drip irrigation throughout keeps it low maintenance. Photo by Jacky Surber

Our client needed fenced yard for dogs and security for their child
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

This is a premium-grade PVC / Vinyl fence, mostly in 4' height, but there is a section where it transitions up to 6' for the neighbors privacy. The home owner is an active dog-rescue host, and in the summer, is known for his rescue dog parties. The new fence completely spans his massive yard, providing a contained perimeter that keeps dogs in, curb-appeal high, and neighbor's thumbs up.

This is a premium-grade PVC / Vinyl fence, mostly in 4' height, but there is a section where it transitions up to 6' for the neighbors privacy. The home owner is an active dog-rescue host, and in the summer, is known for his rescue dog parties. The new fence completely spans his massive yard, providing a contained perimeter that keeps dogs in, curb-appeal high, and neighbor's thumbs up.