For all of the perimeter plantings that this garden had when we first visited the site, it felt exposed with very little privacy. The existing outdoor spaces were virtually nonexistent and hence, went unused. The stairs from the house to the garden were rickety and unattractive doing nothing but transport guests from the inside to the out. As with all of my gardens, the operative goal was Sanctuary in all of it's forms. Creating the sacred from the secular, making the cold and uncomfortable into the warm and inviting. The lot on which this garden was built is one filled with sharp angles that go unnoticed on a conscious level but come into sharp focus when all of the layers are stripped away. My first and most obvious solution was to pour custom circular pads that transport the client and her friends from area to area as if one is jumping from lily pad to lily pad. Small enough in spaces to transport a guest from area to area, large enough to hold a car, the exposed aggregate pads blend in with the multicolored Del Rio pebbles used throughout the garden. A tropical extravaganza, this garden is now the epitome of seclusion and privacy right in the middle of Venice, California.

Say your family is into a lot of different things. Tai Kwan Do, Tai Chi, Thai cooking… well, the Alexandria gives you the space to do it all… at once. This four-bedroom, two-and-a half-bath ranch has room (and rooms) to spare. The master suite is nicely separated from the other bedrooms for privacy. The breathtaking foyer leads to a spacious great room. And the kitchen features a large center island and morning room, which (ahem) ties it all together. You can tour the beautiful Alexandria model at the Delaware and Bowling Green offices and online with our new Virtual Tour. - See more at: http://waynehomes.com/plan/alexandria#sthash.Slx6KF7S.dpuf

Exterior Screens MORE THAN JUST SOLAR PROTECTION Corradi’s extensive line of exterior shading systems can solve virtually every outdoor and indoor sun protection need and provides options for rain and temperature control. Sleek models and an advanced production process as well as leading technical partners allow us to offer the very best in quality and design. Corradi’s versatile shade systems are ideal for all types of commercial and residential applications including offices, restaurants, and hotels. Corradi Outdoor Living Solutions available at www.rosshoward.com

Say your family is into a lot of different things. Tai Kwan Do, Tai Chi, Thai cooking… well, the Alexandria gives you the space to do it all… at once. This four-bedroom, two-and-a half-bath ranch has room (and rooms) to spare. The master suite is nicely separated from the other bedrooms for privacy. The breathtaking foyer leads to a spacious great room. And the kitchen features a large center island and morning room, which (ahem) ties it all together. You can tour the beautiful Alexandria model at the Delaware and Bowling Green offices and online with our new Virtual Tour. - See more at: http://waynehomes.com/plan/alexandria#sthash.Slx6KF7S.dpuf

Sliding Door Hardware is a great space-saving tool and can easily be applied to any wooden interior door. Turn a shared space into a partitioned sectional with an easy-gliding door for privacy. Or substitute your traditional hinged door hardware for sliding door hardware to open up the extra space otherwise reserved for a swinging door radius by turning it into additional usable work or living space. Or just give your space a decorative rustic feel with an elegant twist to spice up the decor. Given the universal nature of this completely custom application, it can be used in virtually any environment.

As one of our most popular and innovative window treatments, sheer shades from Budget Blinds of Pasadena feature two layers of soft fabric for enhanced privacy while allowing diffused natural light to enter the room. Their sleek, modern lines combine with opaque and semi-opaque fabrics to deliver a refined look that’s always in style. With the privacy benefits of a window shade and the light-softening benefits of a soft sheer, our sheer shades deliver impressive versatility.

This stunning rooftop lounge offers an elevated outdoor escape with sweeping views of the neighborhood skyline and lush treetops. Featuring sleek white privacy walls, modern outdoor seating, and a central wood coffee table over a plush outdoor rug, the space blends comfort and style. Perfect for sunset cocktails or weekend gatherings, this open-air retreat is a standout amenity in urban living.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Neighboring homes sold or pending for $1.5 million plus! Buchan classic. Hunters Glen. Quiet Cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom plus main floor den & hobby and upstairs bonus room. 3-car gar. High-end finish, painted mill-work, wainscoting, crown & more. Gourmet island kitchen: SS Viking double oven & 6-burner gas range with powerful updraft vent hood, Bosch D/W, granite counters. Sunny kitchen eating space & family room off kitchen with view of Backyard Adventures play structure and backyard trails. Privacy. Lake WA schools.

Beautiful Living space with contemporary sofas and glass end tables. Chrome and velvet occasional chairs are a statement piece along with the stunning twisted ball light in the center of the room. The linear fireplace is electric and is set into a tile wall. The tiles are black and large thin pieces that are virtually seamless. All TV equipment is hidden behind the wall and accessible in the closet. Light filtering drapery frame the slider with motorized shades to block out any light and for privacy