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SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionOur client desired a functional, tasteful, and improved environment to compliment their home. The overall goal was to create a landscape that was subtle and not overdone. The client was highly focused on their deck environment that would span across the rear of the house with an area for a Jacuzzi as well. A portion of the deck has a screened in porch due to the naturally buggy environment since the home is situated in the woods and a low area. A mosquito repellent injection system was incorporated into the irrigation system to help with the bug issue. We improved circulation of the driveway, increased the overall curb appeal of the entrance of the home, and created a scaled and proportional outdoor living environment for the clients to enjoy. The client has religious guidelines that needed to be adhered to with the overall function and design of the landscape, which included an arbor over the deck to support a Sukkah and a Green Egg smoker to cook Kosher foods. Two columns were added at the driveway entrance with lights to help define their driveway entrance since it's the end of a long pipe-stem. New light fixtures were also added to the rear of the house.
Our client desired multiple amenities with a limited budget, so everything had to be value engineered through the design and construction process. There is heavy deer pressure on the site, a mosquito issue, low site elevations, flat topography, poor soil, and overall poor drainage of the site. The original driveway was not sized appropriately and the front porch had structural issues, as well as leaked water onto the landing below. The septic tank was also situated close to the rear of the house and had to be contemplated during the design process.
Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignA companion planting alongside one of the stairways in this Northern California Hillside Sanctuary. Succulents include Agave attenuata, Aeonium canariensis along with Geranium 'Rozanne' with purple flowers. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com
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Oliver Design AssociatesInspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in New York.
McCullough's Landscape & NurseryNick McCullough
This is an example of a transitional full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Columbus.
This is an example of a transitional full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Columbus.
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY GRAND AWARD WINNER
A single family home in Oakton, VA built in late 80’ was occupied by family of four for 10 years. The owner wishes to expand the living space, finish the basement, add a sunroom/breakfast area addition, eliminate the deck and put in a screen porch. Also convert the laundry room to office/mudroom area.
It took months of planning to get into the final design.
We have implemented a plan that had a two story back addition (both basement level and first level).
This required removing the cinder block wall of basement to add the seamless addition, and removing the entire first level back wall of kitchen to open up kitchen into sunroom.
The major challenge was to re-route all duct work going to second level, add ducts for basement and first level to existing system. Then add a second HVAC system in attic for entire second level. Then change all load structure for tow story addition to side wall and new walls to have entire width opened up.
The basement has gained a new bar area, a total new bathroom with shower and large vanities and all amenities, media area with gas fireplace and mantel surrounded with matching cherry bookcases and granite tops, recess lights, surround sound system, wood floor and steps, new sewer ejection system due to their difficult septic tank. The new French doors lead into back bricked patio
The first floor gained this new 16’x20’ cathedral ceiling sunroom/breakfast addition surrounded with large arched windows and French slider leading into new screen porch.
The kitchen lay-out gained three more feet in width. Also by removing partition wall between kitchen and existing family room. The first floor now has total open floor plan. The fireplace in existing family room was converted to gas and got marble surround and new mantel.
All bulkhead and part of partition walls contained massive plumbing and electrical that needed to be relocated in order to implement the new kitchen layout. This design has much more appliances and a beautiful large furniture style island that is the focal point of this kitchen done in espresso color cherry cabinetry and contrasting light color exotic stove top lighted by two crystal chandeliers.
The wrap around of cherry cabinetry in the kitchen with expended cabinetry into butler area and bookcases and bench in sunroom has given this couple lots to fill in.
The entire first floor and leading stairs to second floor and part of the second floor was all covered with new 5” wide exotic Santos Mahogany wood floors and new railings.
The powder room has been reconfigured to allow larger hallway and with new furniture style vanity this powder room even small than before but has better layout and space.
The old Laundry room and has been converted to a 10’x15’ area of multipurpose space. On the left wall there are locker style cabinetry and bench. One the left wall built in and desk area with tones of storage space. The washer and dryer are install into a closet, away from site. A set of French doors were installed into the new back deck and screen porch.
The large porcelain floors made the space look even larger and more utilitarian. Use of cherry cabinetry on deck and bookcase with recess lighting scaled up look of the space.
The new kitchen, family room and sun room with the rich cherry cabinetry and darker granite top, tumbled marble backsplash and wide board mahogany floors, upper scale stainless steel appliances and furniture style distressed look darker wood Island and light granite have made this project a breathtaking one.
The added side screen porch done with Trex decking and cathedral ceiling covered in beaded panel and corner gas fireplace all around covered with Ledgestone has given this family a place to retire in for all those autumn afternoons and much more.
The major overhaul of this home from replacement of all existing doors and windows, flooring, crown molding and trim, stairs, entire first floor reface, new siding , new roofing, new electrical, new HVAC, entire new basement, bathroom, mud room, screen porch and lots more makes these owner proud to stay in this home for years to come.
Village Stonesmith Gardens & MasonryStonework, demo, and cedar fence by Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry, Inc. Design by Parterre Garden Services. Custom air conditioner enclosure designed & built by Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry, Inc.
Photo©Village Stonesmith Gardens & Masonry, Inc.
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Meg Messina Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun and drought-tolerant concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun and drought-tolerant concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.
Arbordale Landscaping LtdView of the front of the home and landscape from the street. Roman Pisa retaining wall with Limestone coping help retain the grade at the house along with limestone rockery in the garden bed.
AIBD - American Institute of Building DesignThis completed home boasts a HERS index of zero. The most noteworthy energy efficient features are the air tightness of the thermal shell and the use of solar energy. Using a 17.1 kW Photovoltaic system and Tesla Powerwall, the solar system provides approximately 100% of the annual electrical energy needs. In addition, an innovative “pod” floor plan design allows each separate pod to be closed off for minimal HVAC use when unused.
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Phil Kean Design Group
Designer: Phil Kean Design Group
From: Winter Park, Florida
Jay SiffordThe front garden, a stylized meadow built over a septic field, is finally installed and mulch as of June, 2020. Large masses of colorful flowering perennials and grasses fill the interior while specimen conifers and Japanese maples provide colorful and textural interest, as well as privacy, around the perimeter of the garden.
Continental PondsWe get several calls a year from customers wanting a Pot drilled and installed in their Oklahoma flower Beds
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Oklahoma City.
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Oklahoma City.
Southern LandscapeXeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.
Renovation Station Flooring & Remodeling ShowroomKyle Fidel
Patio kitchen - large transitional backyard patio kitchen idea in Houston with decking and a roof extension
Patio kitchen - large transitional backyard patio kitchen idea in Houston with decking and a roof extension
West Winds Nursery LLCA low maintenance, easy care selection of tough perennials offering a long season of interest and flowers.
The incentive for this planting space is to hide a long series of septic tank covers. They've completely disappeared under this sea of Willowleaf Amsonia, Salvia, Coneflowers, tall Henry Eilers Rudbeckia, and Prairie Dropseed.
Photograph by Katherine Palmer
19th GreensSynthetic grass will make any dog run go from a mud pit to a visually appealing space. Sanitation system also!
David ClinkstonGenerous windows in the greatroom provide passive solar heating in the winter months, while deep roof overhangs provide protection from solar gain in the summer months. Photo: E.A. Weymuller
Southern LandscapeXeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.
The Outdoor Room, LLCOne would never know that this landscape camoflages access to the Septic caps.
Design ideas for a transitional full sun side yard landscaping in Philadelphia for spring.
Design ideas for a transitional full sun side yard landscaping in Philadelphia for spring.
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