Edward Hendricks
Pool - large tropical side yard concrete and rectangular lap pool idea in Singapore

Design ideas for a craftsman landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard concrete paver and wood fence formal garden in New York with a pergola for spring.

Design: Dedra Hauser of Enchanted Gardens Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a small farmhouse full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Bridgeport for summer.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard formal garden.

Example of a classic detached garden shed design in New York

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun courtyard concrete paver formal garden in Philadelphia for spring.

In time, a red twig dogwood will grow to filter the view from the "secret" seating area to the main patio. The tile inlay brightens up this shady (in summer) garden.

This Magnificent Spanish Colonial Estate Is An Exclusive 6,755 sq.ft. Custom Home in Thousand Oaks, CA. Mountain And Valley Vistas Unfold Along Entry Drive, Which Is Lined With A Charming Vineyard. This Sprawling 7.47 Acre Estate Boasts A Main House, A Guest Casita, Elegant Pool And Large Motor Courtyard With A Four-Bay Garage. This Custom Home's Architecture And Amenities Blend Exquisite Centuries-Old Detail And Craftsmanship With The Best of Today's Easy Living Style. The Spacious Interior Home Has Five Bedrooms With Suite Baths, Library Or Office, Game Room, Garden/Craft Room, Breakfast Room, Spacious Gourmet Kitchen And Large Family Room. The Master Suite With Private Retreat Or Gym Is Conveniently Located On The Entry Level. The Home Is Infused With Authentic Old World Charm Throughout. A Generous Use of Outdoor Covered Areas Create Delightful Living Spaces and Contribute To The Estate's Total 10,839 Square Feet of Covered Living Area.

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Kids' bedroom - bedroom and large farmhouse boy light wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom idea in Austin with gray walls

Katy Sheppard - New gate sets the tone.
Photo of a small transitional shade courtyard stone landscaping in Chicago for spring.

Build out of the Meditation Hut next to the spa deck and gravel filled steps that lead into a recessed fire pit area. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
This is an example of a small asian drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

Decomposed Granite Pathway
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with a pergola.

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

Katy Sheppard
Design ideas for a small transitional shade front yard stone landscaping in Chicago.

We designed and constructed this swinging daybed as a destination point in this incredibly lush garden. This garden is one of the most famous in the Southeast, having been featured on numerous tours and publications.

Photo of a traditional partial sun stone landscaping in Boston.