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Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Stylish Adele outdoor setting by @stylecraft, pots from @gardenofeden, beautifully stocked fridge by client!
This is an example of a small industrial rooftop and rooftop deck in Melbourne with no cover.
Oakland Cedar Hot Tub
Oakland Cedar Hot Tub
Cummings Landscape ArchitectureCummings Landscape Architecture
Cedar Hot Tub with Wood Roll Cover and Ipe Decking.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard round aboveground pool in San Francisco with a hot tub and decking.
Houston Pools | Small Spaces
Houston Pools | Small Spaces
Richard's Total Backyard SolutionsRichard's Total Backyard Solutions
Small space, but big impact in this gorgeous custom pool & spa combo!
Photo of a small modern backyard rectangular pool in Houston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach
Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Riad Zasha: Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Alys Beach Construction --- “Riad Zasha resides in Alys Beach, a New Urbanist community along Scenic Highway 30-A in the Florida Panhandle,” says the design team at Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA), the town architects of Alys Beach. “So named by the homeowner, who came with an explicit preference for something more exotic and Middle Eastern, the house evokes Moroccan and Egyptian influences spatially and decoratively while maintaining continuity with its surrounding architecture, all of which is tightly coded.” E. F. San Juan furnished Weather Shield impact-rated windows and doors, a mahogany impact-rated front door, and all of the custom exterior millwork, including shutters, screens, trim, handrails, and gates. The distinctive tower boasts indoor-outdoor “Florida room” living spaces caged in beautiful wooden mashrabiya grilles created by our team. The execution of this incredible home by the professionals at Alys Beach Construction and KVA resulted in a landmark residence for the town. Challenges: “Part of [the Alys Beach] coding, along with the master plan itself, dictated that a tower mark the corner of the lot,” says KVA. “Aligning this with the adjoining park to the south reinforces the axiality of each and locks the house into a greater urban whole.” The sheer amount of custom millwork created for this house made it a challenge, but a welcome one. The unique exterior called for wooden details everywhere, from the shutters to the handrails, mouldings and trim, roof decking, courtyard gates, ceiling panels for the Florida rooms, loggia screen panels, and more—but the tower was the standout element. The homeowners’ desire for Middle Eastern influences was met through the wooden mashrabiya (or moucharaby) oriel-style wooden latticework enclosing the third-story tower living space. Creating this focal point was some of our team’s most unique work to date, requiring the ultimate attention to detail, precision, and planning. The location close to the Gulf of Mexico also dictated that we partner with our friends at Weather Shield on the impact-rated exterior windows and doors, and their Lifeguard line was perfect for the job. The mahogany impact-rated front door also combines safety and security with beauty and style. Solution: Working closely with KVA and Alys Beach Construction on the timeline and planning for our custom wood products, windows, and doors was monumental to the success of this build. The amount of millwork produced meant our team had to carefully manage their time while ensuring we provided the highest quality of detail and work. The location south of Scenic Highway 30-A, steps from the beach, also meant deciding with KVA and Alys Beach Construction what materials should be used for the best possible production quality and looks while adhering to coding and standing the test of time in the harsh Gulfside elements such as high winds, humidity, and salt. The tower elements alone required the utmost care for building and installation. It was truly a test of skill for our team and Alys Beach Construction to create the corbels and other support pieces that would hold up the wooden oriel windows and latticework screens. We couldn’t be happier with the result and are genuinely honored to have been part of the talented team on such a cornerstone residence in the Alys Beach townscape. --- Photography courtesy of Alys Beach
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A naturalistic planting scheme for a roof terrace in Notting Hill. The drought tolerant planting provides year round interest and is a fantastic source of food for pollinators.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Small modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego.
Shaw Rowhome - Single Family Residence
Shaw Rowhome - Single Family Residence
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
Design ideas for a small transitional rooftop and rooftop deck in DC Metro with no cover.
New Urban Garden
New Urban Garden
SED DesignSED Design
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard patio in Philadelphia with a water feature, brick pavers and a pergola.
Small Modern Spool with Water Wall
Small Modern Spool with Water Wall
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLAMike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
Modern Spool with Water Wall flowing into fountain stair stepping down into the Spool. Flanked on both sides with Grand Effects fire bowls highlighted at night by LED lighting and shaded at day by a custom arbor. Designed by Mike Farley. FarleyPoolDesigns.com
Desert Spa
Desert Spa
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Matt Vacca
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Phoenix with a water feature, concrete slab and no cover.
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
一坪のスペースの小庭の中で、枯流れと和風ナチュラルの融合を
一坪のスペースの小庭の中で、枯流れと和風ナチュラルの融合を
造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】
一坪の中に垣根、雑木群生、枯れ流れ、苔庭を融合した小庭の眺め
Small asian front yard garden in Tokyo.
Broughton Road Screened Porch
Broughton Road Screened Porch
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Photography: Jason Stemple
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard screened-in verandah in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Fireside Lounge
Fireside Lounge
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slab and a pergola.
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Decking, planters and planting showing plant growth in 5 months for London terra
Decking, planters and planting showing plant growth in 5 months for London terra
Cowen Garden DesignCowen Garden Design
Decking and planters to screen clients from the road and from neighbours in a block of flats in Streatham, London. Maximum effect achieved with minim cost using fast growing but non- invasive bamboo. `Photos by Theo Cowen and Andrew Cowen (Designer)
Craftsman-Style Cedar Vine Arbor @ Sideyard Walkway
Craftsman-Style Cedar Vine Arbor @ Sideyard Walkway
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

Small Brown Outdoor Design Ideas

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