This almost one-acre property hosts an historic Victorian home. The landscape design included an eight-foot-tall brick wall which required a variance, a retaining wall, new brick paving, a water feature, containers, and landscaping throughout the property. A wide variety of sun and shade loving plants and containers were used to create Victorian-style gardens. A flowering shrub border at the wall provides year-round bloom color.

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Looking for something different! Our client was looking to create an outdoor space that she could entertain or come home to relax at the end of a long day! Whether sitting around the firepit with a glass of wine or morning coffees, it feels like a quick getaway from the everyday hustle & bustle in her own backyard space. Pet friendly & plenty of places to hang out was important, comfy chairs around the fire pit, a place for cushy lounge chairs & dining alfresco completes the functionality! Oh! and prancing over the large mossrock stepping stones make her space feel magical! She cant wait for summer to enjoy her space as the landscape flourishes with greenery and beautiful flowers throughout! Of course the fall will be welcomed as her backyard amber glows & warmth surrounds with the right fire feature! Not your ordinary backyard space!

The Home While looking for space where their active family could expand, these homeowners turned to Black Forest, with trees that remind them of their Indiana years. A stunning Pikes Peak view underscores how fortunate they are to live in Colorado. This home features classic nods to the owner’s French heritage while embracing a thoroughly of-the-moment Colorado lifestyle. Priorities for these homeowners included blending outdoor and indoor spaces wherever possible with generously proportioned windows and doors, porches, patios and balconies. A gracious lime-washed brick entry punctuates a simplified white stucco and black-frame-windowed exterior with traditional rooflines. Dramatic open spaces on the main floor comfortably accommodate the everyday activities of this busy family of four, while providing for welcomed visits from family and friends. A functional, open kitchen is designed for serious cooking, a butler’s pantry for staples, and serveware storage and dining spaces that effortlessly host after-school snacking to multi-course meals. A main-level, Peak-view office comfortably supports working at home, complete with a beer cave and tasting nook for hosting fellow aficionados after work is done. Guests will find comfort and privacy in a ma in-level guestroom suite or sleepover fun in the built-in bunks of the expansive over-garage bonus room. This home is a true collaboration that blends the homeowner’s long-held vision of their ideal home brought to life by the builder’s vision and design/build process that achieves something truly…Warm and welcoming in the Forest. The Builder Stauffer & Sons Construction is a true Design-Build team creating some of the finest living spaces in the Pikes Peak region for over twenty years. We’ve developed an easy point-of-entry to the Design-Build process that begins with our very popular Conceptual Design and Budgeting Agreement. This affordable, low-commitment step provides answers to the early-stage questions of “what and how much?” With this critical information in place, a robust collaboration between client and builder ensues, resulting in a thoughtfully designed home that strikes a balance between size and scope and budget. The Interior Design Family, friends and soon-to-be friends are welcomed into this updated version of a French country farmhouse through a bricked archway and a solid arch-top entry door. Once inside, a sweeping gallery of windows adorned with flower-filled window boxes sets a nice foreground to the ponderosa pine forest. A great room with a two-story, lime-washed, brick fireplace sits juxtaposed to a cozy farm-styled kitchen with large island, plenty of storage and a Pikes Peak view. This family home features a simple, clean design with warm, wooden beams and solid, white-oak flooring. This home is designed to be lived in. Wherever you go, downstairs, upstairs or out on the porch, this home wraps around you and is a delightful place to enjoy.

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The overall feel of Luisa’s home is inviting & comfortable not only for the adults & kids but for the dog as well. The furnishings in the main rooms such as kitchen and family room are durable to accommodate everyday use and the comings and goings of teenagers and their friends. The colours used throughout the house are some of her favourite colours: blue, fuchsia, pink and gold. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/

Garden Grandeur started from scratch as a bare, boring backyard with zero design elements. The homeowners dreamt of having an ultimate gathering spot, perfect to host their family and large circle of friends. The project transformed the entire space into an ultimate hangout space featuring a cohesive design with a pool, retaining wall, patio, and fire pit, all connected by clear pathways that enhance both functionality and flow. The use of natural stone and warm tones ensured a timeless and elegant look, creating an inviting atmosphere for various activities and gatherings. The homeowners greatly enjoy flowers and plants, so extensive landscaping was necessary for project completion.

The landscape design for this property in an established New York City suburb marries stately elegance with relaxed outdoor living. The greatest challenge of the site was a considerable grade change over a small area (a third of an acre). We replaced overgrown shrubs and crumbling stonework with a clean hardscape design that clearly defines the flow around the property. A long play lawn in front is linked to a sideyard patio space and natural-gas campfire with broad bluestone block steps. A cozy dining terrace behind the house is hugged by a retaining wall that showcases friendly flowering plants and edibles. Set into the terrace wall is a custom water feature that brings sound and movement to the seating area. Exposed ledge in the backyard provides a fun playspace for adventurous kids, with a rope bridge leading to a playhouse.

A back yard with only a small exit for the rain water to drain out. The problem got solved with a rainwater catching system. Rocked drainage swales collect the rainwater from the downspouts and feed an underground basin made of Aquascape Aquabloxes. A natural waterfall at the brush line helps keeping the stored water fresh and adds an accent. Planting beds soften the look of the rocks and hard surfaces, unmaintained areas allow nature to get closer to the house.

Informal hedge of mixed citrus varieties with low growing 'Lavender Cotton' Santolina.
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This is a lovely example of what can be done with our hand-painted art-quality wall decals. Here, a friendly and fun scene has been created with the following wall decals, all hand painted by our artist and transferred to self-adhesive vinyl for your creative use: palm tree, lion and lion cub, a flying macaw bird, the blue flower vine border and, behind the chairs down at floor level, a set of grasses. Very lifelike!

Perfect pied-a-terre for a newly empty-nesting couple with adult children who come home to play. A fresh and casual space perfect for a few days of rest or hosting friends and family for a week. The colors in the furniture and decor reflect the Atlantic Ocean, visible from every room. The bright, popping hues mimic both the sky outside as well as the vibrant Palm Beach vibe.

A stately home deserves a stately pathway entry. This North Boulder home had some established trees and shrubs, but was lacking a gracious pathway from the street. Gone is a sea of common turf grass, replaced by xeric and pollinator friendly perennials that line this buff sandstone pathway. This material was also used in the backyard patio and is a unifying element throughout the entire property.

Wild flower meadow next to the lake and apple orchards showcasing Upstate New York apple production. Some areas mowed for entertaining and tents.
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This custom outdoor living project was uniquely designed and engineered for a creekside setting, requiring structural piers and professional engineering to ensure long-term stability and safety. A custom-built wood deck anchors the space, seamlessly integrated with patterned concrete surrounding the pool and extending around the deck to create multiple seating and gathering areas for entertaining friends and the entire family. The pool area is fully enclosed with custom metal fencing that meets all current pool safety codes while maintaining an open, modern aesthetic. The side yard transitions into clean, low-maintenance faux grass, framed at varying elevations with patina metal edging for added dimension and visual interest. This cohesive design wraps through to the front yard, where patina metal is continued to frame the front flower beds, tying the entire property together with a unified, thoughtful design.

THEME Every element of this room evokes images from the Enchanted Forest. Tiny lights twinkle like fireflies; curtains swing from real tree limbs and sticker stones lay a pathway to the bed. Ceramic mushrooms and birdhouses are scattered throughout the room, creating perfect hiding spots for fairies, pixies and other magical friends. The dominant color of both bedroom and bathroom — a soft, feminine pink — creates a soothing, yet wondrous atmosphere. In the corner sits a large tree with a child-size door at the base, promising a child-size adventure on the other side. FOCUS Illuminated by two beautiful flower-shaped lamps, the six-footdiameter circular bed becomes the centerpiece of the room. Imitation bark on the bed’s exterior augments the room’s theme and makes it easy for a child to believe they have stepped out of the suburbs and into the forest. Three lily pads extending from tree bark serve as both steps to the bed and stools to sit on. Ready-made for princess parties and sleepovers, the bed easily accommodates two to three small children or an adult. Twelvefoot ceilings enhance the sense of openness, while soft lighting and comfy pillows make this a cozy reading and resting spot. STORAGE The shelves on the rear of the bed and the two compartments in the tree — one covered by a doubledoor, the other by a miniature door — supplement the storage capacity of the room’s giant closet without interrupting the theme. GROWTH The bed meets standard specifications for a baby crib, and can accommodate both children and adults. The railing is easily removed when baby girl becomes a “big girl,” and eventually, a teenager. SAFETY Rounded edges on all of the room’s furnishings help prevent nasty bumps, and lamps are positioned well out-of-reach of small children. The mattress is designed to fit snugly to meet current crib safety standards, while a 26-inch railing allows this bed to act as a safe, comfortable and fun play area.

Perfect pied-a-terre for a newly empty-nesting couple with adult children who come home to play. A fresh and casual space perfect for a few days of rest or hosting friends and family for a week. The colors in the furniture and decor reflect the Atlantic Ocean, visible from every room. The bright, popping hues mimic both the sky outside as well as the vibrant Palm Beach vibe.

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