Courtyard Designs & Ideas
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Featured in Feb/Mar 2013 issue of Organic Gardening Magazine, this Boston-area courtyard functions as an entryway, parking space, driveway turnaround, and outdoor room. New York bluestone planks set into a sea of pea gravel can bear the weight of vehicles while allowing rainwater to permeate the ground, preventing run-off. Curving 7-foot-high green walls of shade-loving native plants create privacy and beauty, while native birch trees (Betula papyrifera) in the entry planters provide a handsome complement to the four-story Silver LEED-certified house by Wolf Architects, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio
Landscape contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc.
Green wall: g_space
Photographed by Susan Teare for Organic Gardening Magazine.
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Jorge Ulibarri Custom HomesVilla Toscana, Tuscan-Mediterranean, 6,400 sq. ft waterfront home designed and built by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri, www.imyourbuilder.com
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FormLA LandscapingThe simplicity of the furnishings allow the home's detail to take center stage, while Saltillo tile creates defined space for the lounge.
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Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersGround up project featuring an aluminum storefront style window system that connects the interior and exterior spaces. Modern design incorporates integral color concrete floors, Boffi cabinets, two fireplaces with custom stainless steel flue covers. Other notable features include an outdoor pool, solar domestic hot water system and custom Honduran mahogany siding and front door.
Dave Adams PhotographyFrench inspired garden home by landscape architect David Gibson.
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Bagnato Architecture & InteriorsThe home office looks onto a central courtyard housing a sculptural urn. The walls are lined with timber shelving and cabinets including the use of walnut travertine stone benches and floor tiles.
Casa Smith Designs, LLCThe durability and beauty of teak furniture is hard to compare with. This outdoor entertaining space flows seamlessly with the interiors. The outdoor kitchen is part of the overall space rather than separate allowing the counters to serve double duty as a serving table.
Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
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