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This chic and refined home office allows for maximum productivity. The dark walls are enhanced by the bright pops of color, crisp whites, and brass accents. The custom storage unit provides space for all of the practical office needs, including file storage, office supplies and a roll out printer. Photo Credit: Angie Seckinger

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Inspiration for a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

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This is an example of a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

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Photo of a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

This is an example of a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone flower bed in San Francisco.

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

A description of the homeowners and space from Linnzy, the Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio designer who worked on this project: "The homeowners can be described as an active family of three boys. They tend to host family and friends and wanted a space that could fill their large backyard and yet be functional for the kids and adults. The contemporary straight lines of the pool match the interior of the house giving them a resort feel in the very own backyard! The large pergola is a perfect area to cool off in the shade while enjoying a large outdoor kitchen as well as an oversized fire pit for the cooler nights and roasting marshmallows. They wanted a wow factor as the pool is the main focal point from the living room, and the oversized wall and rain sheer did the trick!"

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

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