Atrium design assistance Please
Sandra Stoddart
4 years ago
We have. 'warehouse" apartment with a double level atrium at one side in Fremantle WA. We have just had Louvretec louvres putter the top to block out the sun which, at times during the day will damage furniture and art. At the moment it has an inappropriate Victorian fountain in the middle which ends to go. I am at a loss as to where to start- I would like a tree or two in there - but what sort? Do I need a water feature?
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siriuskey
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
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4 years agoYour industrial looking glass windows and doors are great, is your furniture etc modern? The following photo shows contemporary and traditional?
julie herbert
4 years agoHow wonderful to have such a fabulous space, you can go minimalist and make a feature of a fabulous tree or add some really statement concrete planters or plant up for a lush cooling effect that will add a beautiful ambience in the house.
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