'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

Reclaimed ‘barre blonde’ pavers by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 The ancient barre blonde stone tiles and pavers are large rectangular planks that can reach up to 60" in length Their durable nature makes them an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor use. They are unaffected by extreme climate and easily withstand heavy use due to the nature of their hard molecular structure. They are best installed in a running bond format. These pavers have been reclaimed from different locations across the Mediterranean and have been calibrated from thick blocks down to 5/8” in thickness to ease installation of modern use.

Inspired by the amazing Mexican architect Luis Barragan, this colorful pool and spa was created to dazzle the eye. A vibrant oasis that evokes the warmth and spirit of Mexico, this stunning design is characterized by bright, bold colors, Talavera tile, and lush landscaping which harmonizes with the inviting atmosphere of the pool and patio area. The hand carved wood pergola with its unique Latilla ceiling, hand hewn beams and vintage glass Estrellas for lighting, custom fabricated iron railings, beautiful bougainvillea, cacti, succulents, flowering drought tolerant plants and palm trees, all come together to create this restful paradise. Let the Summertime fun begin!

The owners of this charming in town home engaged Christine Krause Design Studio to solve the issue of a steep grade off of the back of their home that was the only access to the back yard and existing vegetable garden. The clients also wished to add additional outdoor living space for entertaining friends and family as well as enjoying summer evenings outdoors. The clients were keen to have a clean, symmetrical feel to the new space. The construction included softening the grade, building a native stone retaining wall, adding a gentle sloping side area for access, and functional yet aesthetic steps that lead you out into the lawn and gardens. The material for the new steps is reclaimed granite. We constructed a lower level, curved retaining seat wall with a built in “table.” The client is an avid gardener and has lovely, well-tended gardens. The client and I worked together to create a planting palette that reflected the existing textures and colors of the existing plant material.

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

The river rock wall and pilasters were existing. We brought brick in to the rest of the space, and created a front porch. With new gates, paint colors, pottery, lighting and flagstone steppers to the side yard, this home had a complete makeover.

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

'Golden Garden' in Vaughan originally had a similar layout to most new subdivision homes, a long rectangular lot with a raised kitchen walkout. Pro-Land wanted to design and construct something that would help this property stand out. A trex deck with black aluminum and glass railings now over looks the pool and dining areas. Steps down takes you to the pool patio, with lots of room for dining, lounging and sun bathing by the pool. 2017 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner

Reclaimed ‘barre blonde’ pavers by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 The ancient barre blonde stone tiles and pavers are large rectangular planks that can reach up to 60" in length Their durable nature makes them an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor use. They are unaffected by extreme climate and easily withstand heavy use due to the nature of their hard molecular structure. They are best installed in a running bond format. These pavers have been reclaimed from different locations across the Mediterranean and have been calibrated from thick blocks down to 5/8” in thickness to ease installation of modern use.

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

This is view at the top of the natural stone steps. We had the walkway widen here at the crossways so more people could stop and chat before entering the home. The existing hydrangea really loved the soil after we amending it. We later trimmed the hydrangea far back to allow the newly planted perennials to grow into themselves instead of on the path. The original design had a large Lilac in the middle to act as a focal point but plant supply changed that. Instead we added a Lilac tree to this spot. It will require more trimming to retain shape and keep suckers at bay, but once it grows some and flowers it will be a much loved accent in the garden. The Goldenrod is just barely starting to bloom to help extend the blooming season of the landscape. A great native to our area that establishes quickly and blooms profusely. The Goldenrod we used was Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks', and to its name it really looks like fireworks when blooming. Keep this plant closer to the back, because as it grows taller it bends over to almost three feet wide. The pavers we used were a 3 piece ledgestone in a sahara/chestnut light color with a chestnut rectangular border. The path was wide enough that we could use a border and the proportions were not thrown off.

design: Studio TOOP, 2009 location: Amersfoort, NL status: built in 2009, Tuinvreugd photo: Jolanthe Lalkens, 2010 A family friendly garden that, doesn't look like, well, a family garden. That was the assignment. Clean lines, a modern feel, not too much work, enough space for the kids to play and, oh yeah, a cage for the rabbit all in a space less than 50 m2. The new extension on the back of the house, catty cornered slightly with the original facade and the garden boundaries brought it's own challenges. This diagonal was used to make extra space for different functions but "straightened" in the experience of the inner square. Inside the aluminum pergola (coated in the same gray - ral 7016 - as the woodwork on the extension) house various functions: the rabbit cage, a water and sand table, the swing (steel rod in the aluminum for extra support) and a table where the kids can draw or play table football.

A very unique custom-shape vinyl liner pool designed for a small urban yard with adjoining rear alley garage. The tallest of the raised planters, each sided in black Brazilian slate, features a dramatic sheer descent waterfall. The deep blue liner contrasts nicely with the flagstone coping and stamped concrete deck. A diving rock stands ready for the trying. (16 x 32, custom rectangular)