Our deck is almost done and then we start work on the patio. We plan to install a beautiful pergola for outdoor dining over a pea gravel patio.
Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
Small but mighty: 44 small garden ideas and inspiration pictures for a practical and beautiful outdoor space, even on a budget.
Our very own Alessandra Codinha shares stories of vacation in the South American city full of champagne, garland headdresses & shimmering skin perfecters.
In the decades since modernist architect Richard Neutra designed a 6,900-square-foot house in Beverly Hills for developer Herbert Kronish and his second wi
Transform your garden into a serene oasis with these pond ideas and discover a variety of styles and designs to match to your landscape!
😊Outdoor Rooms Add Living Space...Do They Add Value? Outdoor living is important to today's homeowners, no matter the climate they call home. Creating inviting outdoor rooms adds living space and adds to the enjoyment of your home. Additionally, home buyers will appreciate the space when it's time to sell your home. Outdoor rooms add value
Creating an outdoor patio that's both stylish and comfortable has become one of my favorite design adventures.
My idea for this post came from a client this morning. He was calling from his home in Florida, sitting under his arbor in full flower. He described the fragrance and the calm it brought him. This space became his "office", a place to begin the day with coffee, and for relaxing with wine at the end of the day. "Can you recreate this ambience at my other home?" His desire for the sound of water completed the picture. Happily! Ahhhh, this would do perfectly! Add a water feature & life is good In tumultuous times, in particular, don’t we all need a refuge? A place to start and end our days that creates calm. I love to help create this inside homes however the garden is a built in refuge. And let me say, after our winter, I cannot wait to get outdoors, and that is coming from someone who loves winter, enough! Where is your place to retreat? What elements soothe you? Here's my list 1 Comfortable Seating 1 Privacy 1 A view 1 The sound of water 1 Preferably an overhead setting dripping with vines "Your" spot can be off in a corner somewhere, maybe just for you Conveniently off your home Or off on it's own. Maybe you do not have a spot of land to create a retreat. What if you are on a suburban lot, subdivision.......where to start? P R I V A C Y Here we go, an overhang & a privacy fence Strategically placed panels. Clients will say. "I like my neighbors, BUT, we want privacy." Most of us do, and there is nothing wrong with that. Perhaps your refuge is a porch, certainly not total privacy, although you can create the ambiance of, a softening of exposure Easy, & inexpensive draped cloth. A quick fix is to buy large drop cloths, they can withstand the weather Yep, plants can aid in privacy, and here is the most hated plant I hear about, Arborvitae....,,.,":they split!" I'll let you in on a trade secret; ONLY plant the 'Wintergreen' variety with a single trunk, the split will never happen. And, I love to give them flat tops like above, just a different look TALL grasses can do it........now that's really inexpensive Here's something different......a movie screen, any taut, clean surface will do Now that we have the privacy and location determined, start bringing in the other components..........Water Remember…..the further the water falls, the louder the sound Or a softer sound with a Bubbler, we have some great ones in the shop right now This would do nicely! Comfy furniture for your retreat is a must As long as I can put my feet up, I am happy Fire is mesmerizing, this can be a consideration Whatever yours looks like, wherever it is, allow yourself that spot of comfort. It's good for the soul Need assistance? Our landscape division can assist locally & long-distance LOCAL NEWS FLASH……… All of our spring plants at the shop are on SALE! Follow us on Instagram! My personal https://www.instagram.com/debraphillips_5thandstate/?hl=en The Shop, SG Geneva. https://www.instagram.com/sggeneva/?hl=en Our consignment shop; SG Too. https://www.instagram.com/sgtoostcharles/?hl=en
Cube² is a contemporary garden designed for inner urban areas where space is at a premium for people who love and value their garden space. It was the winner
Photographer Stacy Bass takes the morning shift in her inspiring new book, Gardens at First Light.
Create a stunning patio and backyard with these creative outdoor spaces and design ideas that will surely inspire you.
Charming backyard patio ideas can inspire landscaping projects that will beautify your backyard designs
Image 17 of 33 from gallery of Growing Green Office / Studio 102. Photograph by Vu Xuan Son
Who's with me on converting ordinary backyard into a romantic garden of your dreams? In this post I'm sharing my favorite backyard garden design and ideas that are just too beautiful to pass on. A
If you have a backyard patio you should spend some time planning, decorating and making it beautiful. Everyone needs some great inspiration when it comes
If you’ve ever seen a dark bottom pool, you know how alluring they can be. They’re just a step more special than the average light blue.With their floor and sides plastered or tiled in black or navy, these pools are warmed more easily by the sun, but also can appear cooler and deeper. Their surfaces reflect the nearby landscape for a moody vibe and they’re a beautiful contrast against lighter surroundings.
Just like walls and other materials define the interior of your house, you can also enhance the outdoor space of your home with structures made of wood, stone, concrete, bricks and metal. So, here you go for some fabulous outdoor structures: 1. Build a Wooden Pergola Image via: houzz 2. Build a Freestanding Trellis Image
Creating an outdoor patio that's both stylish and comfortable has become one of my favorite design adventures.
Happy Spring my vintage vultures! I've been busy laboring away at these new tile floors! I kid. They're totally painted but you already knew that. We built our patio last September (you can read about it here ) and after six months, the white concrete floors got really grimy.
Patio is also an important component part of your summer life. Just think how cool and cosy it is that play with your families or entertain guests in a beautiful patio with flowers and trees! So it’s time to upgrade your patio. It’s not difficult. You can plant some flowers with different colors that makes […]
Even though it’s supposed to be cooing down, it sure doesn’t feel like it around here. It feels more like Spring in Wagga at the moment and I am NOT complaining 😉 I want to do some updates to my outdoor area over the Winter and hopefully I’ll have a…
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Merryn Road 40A, located in Singapore was designed by Aamer Architects to be the third in a row of three homes all owned by the same person. Two of the
Early spring is a great time to start thinking about garden planning ideas for your home. Add a cutting garden or add curb appeal to the front yard.
As Spring approaches (it’s actually pretty far from approaching but it makes me feel better to say it), one might have their mind on weekend escapes in a quaint little cottage out in the green countryside. OR, one might have their mind on this absolutely ridiculous dream home after having looked through all the photographs…
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BKK Architects design a contemporary addition around its luscious, sprawling garden for a pair of self-declared introverts in North Fitzroy.
Whether you're looking for more outdoor living space or simply more safety in your outdoor space, these outdoor lighting ideas will light up your home.
Whether you enjoy spending time in your backyard year round, or you only venture out there during the summer, a patio cover is well worth the investment. From inexpensive to extravagant, here are 35 stylish ideas worth considering.
