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Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

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Lisa Cullen: This fabulous French stone fountain from Eye of the Day, GDC in Carpinteria becomes the centerpiece in this incredible space. Surrounded by Oaks and Olives, the garden is filled with drought tolerant perennials of euphorbia, agave, nepeta, salvia mystic spires, lavender

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
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We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

This elegant outdoor living area has all of the elements you will need for a relaxing getaway. The fireplace is a drystacked application of Tennessee fieldstone and in a unique twist we layed the natural stone flagging from Pennsylvanian, it has a distinctive color pallet based with purples, olives and grays. Combine all that with the cast stone pillars and the stucco accented walls and you have a truly unique combination of materials that make for a wonderful retreat from the real world.

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In the backyard, a 28-foot swimming pool, surrounded by flagstone deck, is enclosed by a Williamsburg-inspired picket fence. Post lanterns light the four brick patios, walk and covered dining area. An outdoor fireplace anchors the central shaded patio. In front, landscaping details include espaliered apple trees, blue and white plumbago, purple sage, native grasses and roses. Photo courtesy of © TK Images

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
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Mason, Ohio window treatment. A layered pendant kitchen valance in rich colors. Black, purple, green and golds with purple tassels with each point.
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This elegant mostly-green landscape is punctuated with the purple-red tones of Bloodgood Japanese maple and Barberry. Azalea, Astilbe, Boxwood, Laurel and Liriope provide a classic plant palette. A mature CrepeMyrtle is behind the gas lamp. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.