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Saugatuck Island
Saugatuck Island
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Custom colored Luna Fountain (urn) with matching bench set on granite pavers with gravel mulch. Photo taken by Barbara Wilson, RLA A small residential, seaside property located on Saugatuck Island in Wesport was rebuilt after devastating damage by a hurricane. All that remained from the original property was the pool and pool terrace. The house was raised approximately 5 feet to meet new FEMA codes and rebuilt under the design team of the owner, a well-known interior designer. Barbara was part of the landscape architectural team that helped create a sense of place for the new house. The landscape design included the addition of new walls and steps to the front door, new custom fencing surrounding the pool, an outdoor shower, landscape lighting, a custom fountain in the back yard, a sandbox (used as a relief area for the dog) and all new plantings. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised installation of the project.
Amity Project - Modern Home
Amity Project - Modern Home
Fusion PoolzFusion Poolz
This quant backyard has an intelligent design which makes it feel alot bigger than it is with landscaped gardens, private guest deck, garden shed, vege garden and access to a pet zone.
Tomball Beach Chic
Tomball Beach Chic
Heavenly OutdoorHeavenly Outdoor
Cottesloe Residence - Courtyard
Cottesloe Residence - Courtyard
DGK ArchitectsDGK Architects
The courtyard of the house was based off the old industrial marine boatyards, with exposed brickwork and small square glazed panels. Over the generations, they were often patched and repaired with different glass panels, resulting in variance in colour and transparency. The steel framed doors open into the sunken courtyard that not only allowed for privacy but giving opportunity to create intrigue by way of light and shadow, dimension, and reflection - through lighting, materiality, wall openings and a water feature. – DGK Architects
Orleans Hardscape & Garden Landscape
Orleans Hardscape & Garden Landscape
Blue Claw Associates Inc.Blue Claw Associates Inc.
Sullivan's Island Beach House
Sullivan's Island Beach House
REMARKREMARK
Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Pacific Ridge ConstructionPacific Ridge Construction
Green, lush landscaping now fills this beautiful backyard.
Outdoor space with perimeter plantings
Outdoor space with perimeter plantings
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Bay front plantings
Home with a Lake View
Home with a Lake View
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
Landscape was done in-house with our NSPJ Landscape Architecture department
Coastal Garden Design
Coastal Garden Design
Landart LandscapesLandart Landscapes
Villa spaziale 250mq
Villa spaziale 250mq
Casa&Giardino_DesignCasa&Giardino_Design
La piscina esterna, in asse con il corpo di fabbrica più grande e partendo dal portico, amplifica la percezione del verde del giardino e crea un continuum spaziale tra interno ed esterno.
My Projects
My Projects
Kline Bros. LandscapingKline Bros. Landscaping
Shore Life
Shore Life
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Mexican Villa
Mexican Villa
Style ArchitectsStyle Architects
Client wanted this Villa to with a certain budget. Having that in mind, the design phase got re-modified 3 times in order to meet the client’s expectations/needs. The best choice that was achieved was Mexican due to: • Very good interior concepts • Very selective material • Not expensive material i.e ceramic floors, rough finishes on the walls. Another condition/ challenge was to create the master bedroom on the ground floor. The ground floor was designed with arches and terraces to give space for privacy and warmth. The value of the house lies in the actual design rather than the material itself.
Beach Mediterranean
Beach Mediterranean
Eye of the DayEye of the Day
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture is a full-service landscape architecture, design, and design build firm specializing in high end design. This Shell Beach home was remodeled with an emphasis on improving indoor-outdoor connections and accentuating ocean views. Comprised of 3 fire pits, multiple balconies and patios, elegant pottery, and a spa this project provided a variety of outdoor spaces for entertainment and relaxation. Cool colored plantings complemented the warmer stone elements throughout the project, embodying a Mediterranean atmosphere. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky
Oakland,CA-2102
Oakland,CA-2102
prowell woodworks, incprowell woodworks, inc
Garden Gate stye #110 with a flat black painted finish, flanked by the off-white shingled perimeter fence.
Long Island Project
Long Island Project
Castro StoneWorks NY - Masonry ContractorsCastro StoneWorks NY - Masonry Contractors
Truro Retreat
Truro Retreat
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Poole, Dorset - Lakeside Road
Poole, Dorset - Lakeside Road
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
Hyannisport Waterfront Home
Hyannisport Waterfront Home
Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.
Dan Cutrona Photography

Coastal Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed coastal garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a coastal front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your coastal front garden design.

How should I design my coastal back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a coastal garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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