I was initially contacted by the builder and architect working on this Modern European Cottage to review the property and home design before construction began. Once the clients and I had the opportunity to meet and discuss what their visions were for the property, I started working on their wish list of items, which included a custom concrete pool, concrete spa, patios/walkways, custom fencing, and wood structures. One of the largest challenges was that this property had a 30% (or less) hardcover surface requirement for the city location. With the lot size and square footage of the home I had limits to how much hardcover we could add to property. So, I had to get creative. We presented to the city the usage of the Live Green Roof plantings that would reduce the hardcover calculations for the site. Also, if we kept space between the Laurel Sandstones walkways, using them as steppers and planting groundcover or lawn between the stones that would also reduce the hard surface calculations. We continued that theme with the back patio as well. The client’s esthetic leaned towards the minimal style, so by adding greenery between stones work esthetically. I chose the Laurel Tumbled Sandstone for the charm and character and thought it would lend well to the old world feel of this Modern European Cottage. We installed it on all the stone walkways, steppers, and patios around the home and pool. I had several meetings with the client to discuss/review perennials, shrubs, and tree selections. Plant color and texture of the planting material were equally important to the clients when choosing. We grouped the plantings together and did not over-mix varieties of plants. Ultimately, we chose a variety of styles from natural groups of plantings to a touch of formal style, which all work cohesively together. The custom fence design and installation was designed to create a cottage “country” feel. They gave us inspiration of a country style fence that you may find on a farm to keep the animals inside. We took those photos and ideas and elevated the design. We used a combination of cedar wood and sandwich the galvanized mesh between it. The fence also creates a space for the clients two dogs to roam freely around their property. We installed sod on the inside of the fence to the home and seeded the remaining areas with a Low Gro Fescue grass seed with a straw blanket for protection. The minimal European style custom concrete pool was designed to be lined up in view from the porch and inside the home. The client requested the lawn around the edge of the pool, which helped reduce the hardcover calculations. The concrete spa is open year around. Benches are on all four sides of the spa to create enough seating for the whole family to use at the same time. Mortared field stone on the exterior of the spa mimics the stone on the exterior of the home. The spa equipment is installed in the lower level of the home to protect it from the cold winter weather. Between the garage and the home’s entry is a pea rock sitting area and is viewed from several windows. I wanted it to be a quiet escape from the rest of the house with the minimal design. The Skyline Locust tree planted in the center of the space creates a canopy and softens the side of garage wall from the window views. The client will be installing a small water feature along the garage for serene noise ambience. The client had very thoughtful design ideas styles, and our collaborations all came together and worked well to create the landscape design/installation. The result was everything they had dreamed of and more for their Modern European Cottage home and property.

D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.
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M. Sigal Ashley
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New irregular bluestone patio and walks framed up by a limestone boulder wall, includes a small water feature on the patio.
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな、春のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
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A natural stream meanders through the lawn and trees and under the bridge on the driveway. There are fabulous distant views of the countryside that included in our design by framing this view with the trees and position of the stream.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Informal Water Garden, East Sussex, UK
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他の地域にある小さな、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭の噴水 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

A nice contrast between the home's rugged and utilitarian 100+ year old silo (detail of the support cinches shown), and the soft, winding landscaping.

Fountain + Rock Walls: Escape with serene sounds from a fountain created in a natural rock wall leading to a secret garden.
サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいな、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

A view from the hill top vegetable garden looking down the steps towards the pool and gardens.
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パリにある高級な広い、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Maryland Photography, Inc.
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな巨大な、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

A view of the sun room terrace looking from the front porch of the pool house. The sunken hot tub is discreetly hidden by the surrounding retaining wall and plantings.

Small waterfeature with a waterfalls and mini koi pond.
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな、春のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Spiering & Co
オックスフォードシャーにあるお手頃価格の小さな、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Greg Premru
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Meditation garden over looking the wetlands. Cobblestone granite pavers with accent boulders, custom metal and stone furniture. David Kopfmann
ミネアポリスにある高級な巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真