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Projects for Jennifer Markanich Timeless Interiors
Projects for Jennifer Markanich Timeless Interiors
Camille Moore Window Treatments & Custom BeddingCamille Moore Window Treatments & Custom Bedding
Camille Moore
Front Walkway
Front Walkway
Hansens LandscapingHansens Landscaping
Suburban Contemporary
Suburban Contemporary
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
We created some great curb appeal to what was a very pedestrian suburban landscape. The steppingstones help pedestrians access the front of the home when the driveway is full. The natural stone feature wall gives some needed height and presence to the landscape. A combination of natural stone and precast materials give a nice contrast of colour and helped keep the costs reasonable for the homeowner. Mass plantings keep things formal and create colour all year round.
Patios/Pool Deck
Patios/Pool Deck
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Palo Alto Historic Home
Palo Alto Historic Home
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.
Our Projects
Our Projects
CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.
Busy city streets and a small front yard footprint was the challenge in creating this urban get away.. The fence hides the direct view of pedestrians and vehicles passing by. A custom made planter box complete with irrigation allows for well tended plantings that can be altered year after year with ease.
Front Entrance Renovation
Front Entrance Renovation
Ken Manzi MasonryKen Manzi Masonry
Completed Bluestone And Brick Sidewalk And Porch
Piedmont Residence
Piedmont Residence
Miller Landscape ArchitectureMiller Landscape Architecture
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Paver Patio, Bluestone Walkway, Exterior Home Painting, Steps
Prime Construction & Remodeling LLCPrime Construction & Remodeling LLC
For these clients in Summit, the goal was to give their existing space a facelift while also enlarging the usable area. By removing the deck and installing a large paver patio, both goals were accomplished. We also installed a bluestone walkway in their front yard, replaced their vinyl siding with cedar shake and repainted the entire exterior of their home. We couldn't ask for better people to work for. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople
California Front Hardscapes
California Front Hardscapes
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
Client wanted to install a new driveway apron and border using Outdoor Living by Belgard Mega- Laffit paver in Brookestone. The design includes a Compass Rose from Paver Art. The front walkway, steps, wall and landing used Belair wall in Brookestone. Project included additional driveway work, bed prep and landscape lighting. After photos from Candy Wheelock Photography.
Walkway and Front Stairs
Walkway and Front Stairs
Well Dunn Home DesignsWell Dunn Home Designs
Terrasse du restaurant
Terrasse du restaurant
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Tustin – Driveway, Front Steps, Entrance Walkway - AFTER 13
Tustin – Driveway, Front Steps, Entrance Walkway - AFTER 13
Go PaversGo Pavers
Front raised courtyard
Front raised courtyard
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
DIY Blog Cabin - Trex Pergola
DIY Blog Cabin - Trex Pergola
Structureworks FabricationStructureworks Fabrication
This simple wall pergola is the perfect addition to this cabin featured on DIY Blog Cabin. Seen in classic white, this custom pergola design enhances this homes details and fits seamlessly and beautifully into this space. This Trex Pergola kit adds character and shade for the windows below and with it's low maintenance materials this wall pergola kit will be easy to clean and will last a lifetime. ColorLast paint provides a crisp white contrasting look. Keep your home shaded and your family cool with this cellular PVC shade pergola. This stunning custom wall pergola kit is located in Waldoboro, Maine and measures 21'-6" wide by 3' projection. The height is 3'-6" and is seen in an unpainted white finish.
Sawyer Residence
Sawyer Residence
Rachlin PartnersRachlin Partners
Karyn Millet Photography
Almaden, San Jose, CA - Front Yard
Almaden, San Jose, CA - Front Yard
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "October 2015: Redwood raised boxes will be filled with fruit-bearing plants and fragrant herbs. Edible plantings in this garden include Meyer Lemon, Mexican Key Lime, Peach, and Pomegranate."
Patio Projects
Patio Projects
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
Riverview Dr.
Riverview Dr.
Steadfast Builders LLCSteadfast Builders LLC
Keith Espeland
The Ultimate Lowcountry Retreat
The Ultimate Lowcountry Retreat
H2 BuildersH2 Builders
John McManus

Traditional Front Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your traditional patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your traditional patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your traditional patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my traditional patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various traditional patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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