Michael Hsu
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Container plants in colorful pots now accentuate the entry. No fussy annuals here: desert perennials will be providing year-round interest.
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After transplanting the pre-existing vegetation (including three species of palm and ferns) to a more suitable location on the property, MHG Greens&Gardens redesigned and planted the front lawn with two 9 feet tall Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), rimmed with a single low ball of Eugenia myrtifolium; and three Eugenia myrtifolium topiaries (three balls connected by a central bare stem); and an “Ayer, hoy y siempre” shrub (Brunfelsia (Solanaceae)), a small evergreen shrub with colorful blooms ranging from purple to white according to their stage of development.

A warm Tuscan color pallet was chosen for all exterior walls: warm gold for the portico, butter honey cream on stucco walls, and sand on all architectural accent lines. New outdoor lighting fixtures were installed on the walls: anchor bronze pendant lamps with amber-even-opaque-antique glass.

The portico was decorated with two raspberry red glazed terracotta planters with egg-shaped crowns. The large planters (measuring 4 feet) contained eggplant-colored Crinum and a local strawberry-colored Fragaria (pink Panda), while the small planters (28 inches high) contained blue Ruellia simplex.

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The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

A limestone retention wall discovered during relocation of existing plants along the driveway was filled with Sanguinaria (Commelinacea Rhoeo spathacea (Sw.) Stearn Sangría), a green-purple leafed plant that contrasts with the white limestone. Five trellises were placed at the top of the driveway and wove together three Italian Lace Cascade Climbing Roses –specially shipped from Florida for this garden – and two Panda, a variegated leaf climber.

A limestone retention wall discovered during relocation of existing plants along the driveway was filled with Sanguinaria (Commelinacea Rhoeo spathacea (Sw.) Stearn Sangría), a green-purple leafed plant that contrasts with the white limestone. Five trellises were placed at the top of the driveway and wove together three Italian Lace Cascade Climbing Roses –specially shipped from Florida for this garden – and two Panda, a variegated leaf climber.

After transplanting the pre-existing vegetation (including three species of palm and ferns) to a more suitable location on the property, MHG Greens&Gardens redesigned and planted the front lawn with two 9 feet tall Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), rimmed with a single low ball of Eugenia myrtifolium; and three Eugenia myrtifolium topiaries (three balls connected by a central bare stem); and an “Ayer, hoy y siempre” shrub (Brunfelsia (Solanaceae)), a small evergreen shrub with colorful blooms ranging from purple to white according to their stage of development.

A warm Tuscan color pallet was chosen for all exterior walls: warm gold for the portico, butter honey cream on stucco walls, and sand on all architectural accent lines. New outdoor lighting fixtures were installed on the walls: anchor bronze pendant lamps with amber-even-opaque-antique glass.

The portico was decorated with two raspberry red glazed terracotta planters with egg-shaped crowns. The large planters (measuring 4 feet) contained eggplant-colored Crinum and a local strawberry-colored Fragaria (pink Panda), while the small planters (28 inches high) contained blue Ruellia simplex.

The portico was decorated with two raspberry red glazed terracotta planters with egg-shaped crowns. The large planters (measuring 4 feet) contained eggplant-colored Crinum and a local strawberry-colored Fragaria (pink Panda), while the small planters (28 inches high) contained blue Ruellia simplex.

A young couple that vacations annually in the Mediterranean retained MHG Greens&Gardens to transform their Dorado Beach East home into a Mediterranean villa. With red roof tiles, soft flat stucco walls, plenty of clean lines, a portico, and ample grounds, MHG Greens&Gardens immediately saw the potential to personalize the couple’s contemporary Caribbean home according to their longtime dream.

The portico was decorated with two raspberry red glazed terracotta planters with egg-shaped crowns. The large planters (measuring 4 feet) contained eggplant-colored Crinum and a local strawberry-colored Fragaria (pink Panda), while the small planters (28 inches high) contained blue Ruellia simplex.

The portico was decorated with two raspberry red glazed terracotta planters with egg-shaped crowns. The large planters (measuring 4 feet) contained eggplant-colored Crinum and a local strawberry-colored Fragaria (pink Panda), while the small planters (28 inches high) contained blue Ruellia simplex.

Ron Rosenzweig www.rons-prophoto.com
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