Residential Remodels

This was an extremely fun renovation. The project included design of a new pool deck, seat walls, privacy wall, outdoor kitchen with seating, putting green, T arbor, pots and plant material. The owners entertain a lot and wanted a lot of hardscape, seating and entertainment opportunities. The pool deck overflows into the covered patio, outdoor kitchen and uncovered seating space. The concrete seat walls are 18” high, perfect…

The original entry steps to this property were poorly designed- they went in two different directions around a central planter, and the planter interfered with the view of the residence. For this remodel, it made more sense to simplify the entry steps and incorporate raised planters to frame the view rather than interrupt it. A landing was added at the street in front of the raised planters for…

This property was a design/build project. I collaborated with the owners on the design and once a basic concept was accepted, I moved on to working with my trusted landscape contractor for implementation. The front and side yard of this property had numerous drainage issues. As a result, we decided it would be best to preserve the existing large trees, but otherwise start over. We re-graded the project…

The owner of this property had contracted the demolition of the landscape, preserved the large shade tree, and installed the courtyard wall and courtyard fountain prior to our first meeting. It was really a blank slate. The owner wanted a formal design, with hedges and topiaries, mostly white flowers, but with soft lines and feminine qualities. Unequal curves are designed into the boxwood hedges to soften the lines…

For this remodel, we removed a large section of lawn and added an outdoor entertainment space. The gas fireplace and pavers are manufactured by Belgard. We added a 6″ concrete curb around the patio to contain the pavers. Flowering Plum ‘Purple Pony’, potted 5’H Boxwood Spirals, and Liriope ‘Silvery Sunproof’ were planted for color and texture contrast. Low voltage spotlights were added to the plum trees.