design: Studio TOOP, 2010 location: Soest, NL status: built 2011 - garden: Visser Groen, veranda: Stephen McConnell (Designed In) photo: Jolanthe Lalkens, 2013 On the top of the list of wishes for this design was a large veranda that would serve as the focus of the garden. Situated in the back and spanning the full width of the garden the veranda we wound up building definitely fit the bill. When you walk into the garden, but even from inside the house, it is the first thing you notice. Beyond the veranda, the rest of the design is kept fairly simple. A grass field around the pre-existing Magnolia (what luck to have that!) and four box-lined beds with cottage flower cut in a classical pattern into the terrace of natural stone.

(Up close of previous photo) Giving a formal look to a casual country style drapery can be a delight. This style offers an opportunity to use contrast fabric and some texture. We used a gold tone on tone jacquard fabric for the draperies, including tabs, to emanate elegance. The contrast shirred tab sleeves are a wine colored dobby fabric, coinciding with the walls. The gold wood drapery rods with end caps and decorative finials are a fine finishing touch to the draperies. The sheer Silhouette shade provides both privacy and light control to the room.

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The grayish foliage of Sphaeralcea ambigua, commonly called Dessert Mallow, erupts with extraordinary Peach Echo to Fiesta Red blooms in high water years. They thrive in rocky hillsides and washes. Photos: Orly Olivier

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Sometimes it seems like it's impossible to escape from the city living in Los Angeles county. This homeowner moved from a rural area straight into the heart of Los Angeles and was looking for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle. They wanted to ensure that their design was low maintenance so that they were free to enjoy their private outdoor space after coming home from a long day in the city.

Moon white is one of the whitest granite available. Its bright white background blends in speckles of bright ivory, silver gray, and burgundy. This durable stone is a fashionable option for contemporary and classic designs.

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Mock orange...fragrant and beautiful double blooms in the foreground. Sea kale in the right background is another white blooming perennial with massive leaves and masses of tiny white flowers. Swoon worthy!

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