Established tree canopy maintains shade and leafy curb appeal. ,Once petite, two Western Redbuds have come into their own, offering substantial shade and leafy canopy at a lower vertical.

Drew Kelly
Bedroom - mid-sized industrial guest carpeted bedroom idea in Sacramento with no fireplace and black walls

Jean Allsopp ( http://jeanallsopp.com/ )
Tuscan courtyard patio photo in Miami with a bbq area

This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.

Beach Front Home Myrtle Beach Golden Mile
Enclosed dining room - small traditional enclosed dining room idea with no fireplace and gray walls

Beach Front Home Myrtle Beach Golden Mile
Example of a small classic enclosed dining room design with gray walls and no fireplace

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of a small asian partial sun courtyard gravel and stone fence landscaping in Los Angeles.

Kitchen - country kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Dining room - dining room idea in Philadelphia

We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden

For more information on elements of this design please contact Lilia Fulton of Narrative Interiors: lilia.fulton@gmail.com Robert J. Schroeder Photography©2012