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Example of a country l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, matchstick tile backsplash and an island

Deck - contemporary deck idea with decking and no cover

The Preserve represents previous work of Principal Landscape Architect Ryan Vugteveen. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

It is given that in Bonsai art, Juniperus are the most used plants; there are even groups of exhibitions and collections for the great number of specimen and for the beauty they show.

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Denver

The Preserve represents previous work of Principal Landscape Architect Ryan Vugteveen. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

The Preserve represents previous work of Principal Landscape Architect Ryan Vugteveen. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

Living room - living room idea in Houston

The Preserve represents previous work of Principal Landscape Architect Ryan Vugteveen. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

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Example of a trendy bedroom design in San Francisco with white walls

Country exterior home idea in Minneapolis

A few of the jobs we have been able to have the pleasure of restoring and preserving- McDonough Street, Historic Savannah Georgia
Inspiration for a large timeless blue three-story wood exterior home remodel in Atlanta

Example of a classic l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept ceramic tile living room design in Tampa with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

A few of the jobs we have been able to have the pleasure of restoring and preserving- Harden House Renovation, Historic Savannah Georgia
Inspiration for a large timeless yellow three-story wood exterior home remodel in Atlanta

This compact space allows for a lot of outdoor living options, without feeling too cramped. The homeowners really wanted a pool and spa, but didn't believe their yard was big enough. Not only did they get both by incorporating a spool, they also have plenty of room for seating and dining, lush landscaping, and a lawn where their child and dogs can play! Photo by Craig O'Neal

Bedroom - traditional bedroom idea in Denver