This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Ryann Ford
Home design - farmhouse home design idea in Austin

Vego Garden is a Houston-based company with the goal to redefine metal raised garden beds. The company was founded under the concept to launch a modular garden bed systems with 20+ years design life, utilizing eco-friendly materials instead of cutting down trees.

Mountain style kids' pebble tile gray floor bathroom photo in Sacramento with open cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a trough sink, black countertops and granite countertops

A trough water feature completes a front porch sitting area.
This is an example of a large rustic full sun front yard gravel water fountain landscape in Austin.

Example of a mid-sized trendy master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower design in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige walls, a trough sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

The SW-108 is a large simple and stylish bathtub with a modern oval and curved design. All of our bathtubs are made of durable white stone resin composite and available in a matte or glossy finish. This tub combines elegance, durability, and convenience with its high quality construction and chic modern design. This curved freestanding tub will surely be the center of attention and will add a modern feel to your new bathroom. Its depth from drain to overflow will give you plenty of space and comfort to enjoy a relaxed soaking bathtub experience. Item#: SW-108 Product Size (inches): 61 L x 31.5 W x 22.4 H inches Material: Solid Surface/Stone Resin Color / Finish: Matte White (Glossy Optional) Product Weight: 308.6 lbs Water Capacity: 82 Gallons Drain to Overflow: 15.4 Inches FEATURES This bathtub comes with: A complimentary pop-up drain (Does NOT include any additional piping). All of our bathtubs come equipped with an overflow. The overflow is built integral to the body of the bathtub and leads down to the drain assembly (provided for free). There is only one rough-in waste pipe necessary to drain both the overflow and drain assembly (no visible piping). Please ensure that all of the seals are tightened properly to prevent leaks before completing installation. If you require an easier installation for our free standing bathtubs, look into purchasing the Bathtub Rough-In Drain Kit for Free Standing Bathtubs.

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Hallway - transitional hallway idea in Phoenix

Glass paneled sliding barn doors open into the home office. If the door are closed, you still get a sense of the open floor plan through the 4-pane glass paneled door. For smooth transition from room to room, the beautiful hardwood floors flow seamlessly. Nice retreat.

Powder room - small contemporary brown tile and porcelain tile powder room idea in Detroit with a wall-mount sink, gray walls and solid surface countertops

This pool has four different levels with the spa being the high point of the project 30" above finish floor of the house, level two is the glass tile wet deck just below spa spillway, level 3 is the main pool, level four is the lower trough which is at rear patio level. Homes that do not have the proper slopes for vanishing edges, can reverse the topo and create the negative edge that faces the house for a dramatic view, and create wonderful flows of water running towards the house and create incredible views

This pool has four different levels with the spa being the high point of the project 30" above finish floor of the house, level two is the glass tile wet deck just below spa spillway, level 3 is the main pool, level four is the lower trough which is at rear patio level. Homes that do not have the proper slopes for vanishing edges, can reverse the topo and create the negative edge that faces the house for a dramatic view, and create wonderful flows of water running towards the house and create incredible views

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/outdoorentertaining. Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact