The quest for the perfect dog friendly landscape took a fun turn this year with canine clients Rey and Finn. The Havanese siblings insisted on a large patio with room for snoozing and snacking, healthy turf for sniffing and rolling, and a dedicated area for when Mother Nature calls. The homeowners wanted a large outdoor room for relaxing and entertaining and to ensure there were no toxic plants, as we all know how much puppies will eat just about anything. Photo credit: Lisa Meddin, Harmony Design Northwest

The quest for the perfect dog friendly landscape took a fun turn this year with canine clients Rey and Finn. The Havanese siblings insisted on a large patio with room for snoozing and snacking, healthy turf for sniffing and rolling, and a dedicated area for when Mother Nature calls. The homeowners wanted a large outdoor room for relaxing and entertaining and to ensure there were no toxic plants, as we all know how much puppies will eat just about anything. Toy poodle Beamer loves this part of the yard. Photo credit: Lisa Meddin, Harmony Design Northwest

This home was featured in the July 2011 issue of “Log Cabin Homes.” It proves efficiency doesn’t have to be sacrificed when designing grand elegance. Even with its cathedral ceilings and many windows it earned a 5 Star Plus Energy Star® rating. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/BearRock/model.html Roger Wade

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Mirroring these vanities on either side of the entryway more efficiently utilizes wall space and balances the room.
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The quest for the perfect dog friendly landscape took a fun turn this year with canine clients Rey and Finn. The Havanese siblings insisted on a large patio with room for snoozing and snacking, healthy turf for sniffing and rolling, and a dedicated area for when Mother Nature calls. The homeowners wanted a large outdoor room for relaxing and entertaining and to ensure there were no toxic plants, as we all know how much puppies will eat just about anything. Mel & Doug worked with landscape contractor Grant Smith to design the patio and the stream bed at the bottom of the yard while I designed the planting plan and contributed design expertise to the retaining walls, patio and stream bed design. In a true collaboration we transformed a boring backyard into an inviting oasis for dog and human alike. Harmony Design Northwest's VP of Fun, toy poodle Beamer, often visits for an afternoon of romping through the grass and exploring the lower level stream bed. When asked for a comment, Rey simply said, "Woof." Photo credit: Lisa Meddin, Harmony Design Northwest

Cathy took this photo of the work Jerry did on this dining room set. The wood and cushions were in Beautiful shape and we just removed the cushions, fluffed em up a bit and recovered and delivered back to the home. Dog is seen sniffing the chair to make sure it is really his.