The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

Kimberly Gavin Photography
Kitchen - contemporary galley kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and an island

Tigerwood Horizontal Fence on Cinder Block Patio Wall. Opened Entire Front of House Adding New Windows, Patio Doors and Clerestory. Photo by David Lauer. www.davidlauerphotography.com

Bill Faulkner, Cheryl Fallstead, Nohemy Gonzales, Renee Mullis, Jesse Ramirez, Rudy Torres
Example of a tuscan front door design in Austin with orange walls and a medium wood front door

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone driveway in Salt Lake City.

A good garden keeps the critters out while allowing easy access when you want to go grab a few cherry tomatoes or head of lettuce. All of our gardens are fully enclosed with attractive fencing and have at least one gate for convenient entrance. Other great features include raised beds filled with nutrient rich organic soil, weed-controlled isles covered with quality pea gravel, and all-natural (untreated) lumber.

Project designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Example of a classic deck design in Atlanta with a pergola

Clear Redwood Fence & Gate
Design ideas for a mid-sized craftsman full sun front yard gravel driveway in Los Angeles.

Designer: Laure Vincent Bouleau Photo credit: Korbin Bielski This fence, driveway gate and pedestrian gate were constructed using steel frames and horizontal 1 by 6 tongue & groove charred Cypress wood. The material is Kuro by reSAWN Timber.

Architectural Photography By Trevor Boyle Studio
Example of a mountain style patio fountain design in Columbus

This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

raised veggie beds, sun dial, concrete walls
This is an example of a large contemporary full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in San Francisco.

Tony Soluri Photography
Pool - contemporary backyard tile pool idea in Chicago

TMS Architects
Photo of a mid-sized coastal lap backyard stone and rectangular landscaping in Boston.

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse partial sun backyard formal garden in Boston for summer.

Orange County, CA - A courtyard entry gate is like a front door to a home so proper attention to its design and detailing needs to be taken into consideration. This courtyard entry gate in a Mediterranean style was designed as part of a garage door and garden gate project we did in Corona del Mar, CA. The entry gate borrowed some of the architectural elements we used on the garage doors. For instance the bottom diamond panels which are carved by hand out of a solid piece of wood is a direct feature we used form the garage door design. The wood we opted to use was mahogany and it was graciously stained the same color as the garage doors to pull in the front curb appeal of the home together. Though the garage door design was rather simple the focus of this home was the entry way to the courtyard gate so extra details were used such as the hand-forged scrolling girll used on the front which is backed with a functional rain glass door that can be opened for cleaning or speaking to someone without opening the entry gate. The iron work is exquisitely detailed in a turn of the century neoclassic style with gorgeous finials and scrolls that make the entry gate so elegant! We treat entry courtyard gates like front doors because these gates are the focal point of entry to a home, the passage your guests will go through and so you want to impress with your best offering a luxurious welcoming with a world-class designed gate by Dynamic Garage Door. Our specialty is design then formidable craftsmanship and expert installation. Let our team create a courtyard or garden gate that will make jaws drop and a coupe of neighbors turn green with envy! Call Dynamic Garage Door at (855) 343-3667 for pricing on our custom gate projects made to your specifications!

Design ideas for a coastal full sun stone garden path in Boston.

Curved mangaris walkway with custom tapered planks; Photo-Margaret Lopatriello
Beach style water fountain deck photo in San Diego

Mountain style mudroom photo in Minneapolis with beige walls