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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
The problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off.
Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds.
Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design.
First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze.
Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat.
Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree.
To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads.
We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures.
In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms.
To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.
Lovas Architects LLC
Exemple d'un porche d'entrée de maison chic avec une moustiquaire, une terrasse en bois et une extension de toiture.
OLSON LEWIS + Architects
Screen porch off of the dining room
Aménagement d'un porche d'entrée de maison latéral bord de mer avec une terrasse en bois, une extension de toiture et une moustiquaire.
Aménagement d'un porche d'entrée de maison latéral bord de mer avec une terrasse en bois, une extension de toiture et une moustiquaire.
LaBonte Construction
Cette image montre un porche d'entrée de maison arrière traditionnel de taille moyenne avec une moustiquaire et une extension de toiture.
Lauren Maroney for Ethan Allen Sterling, VA
This 3-Season Room addition to my client's house is the perfect extension of their interior. A fresh and bright palette brings the outside in, giving this family of 4 a space they can relax in after a day at the pool, or gather with friends for a cocktail in front of the fireplace.
And no! Your eyes are not deceiving you, we did seaglass fabric on the upholstery for a fun pop of color! The warm gray floors, white walls, and white washed fireplace is a great neutral base to design around, but desperately calls for a little color.
Koenig Homes, LLC
Réalisation d'un porche d'entrée de maison marin avec une moustiquaire, une terrasse en bois, une extension de toiture et un garde-corps en bois.
Crane Builders LLC
Cette image montre un grand porche d'entrée de maison latéral marin avec une moustiquaire, une terrasse en bois, une extension de toiture et un garde-corps en matériaux mixtes.
Purple Cherry Architects
Exemple d'un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière bord de mer avec une moustiquaire et une extension de toiture.
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
A large outdoor living area addition that was split into 2 distinct areas-lounge or living and dining. This was designed for large gatherings with lots of comfortable seating seating. All materials and surfaces were chosen for lots of use and all types of weather. A custom made fire screen is mounted to the brick fireplace. Designed so the doors slide to the sides to expose the logs for a cozy fire on cool nights.
Photography by Holger Obenaus
Blue Jay Design LLC
Cette photo montre un porche d'entrée de maison bord de mer avec une moustiquaire, une terrasse en bois et une extension de toiture.
Fiano Landscapes
Idée de décoration pour un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière tradition avec une moustiquaire et une extension de toiture.
Flavin Architects
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Corinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners are well known to our team as repeat clients and asked us to convert a dated deck overlooking their pool and the lake into an indoor/outdoor living space. A new footer foundation with tile floor was added to withstand the Indiana climate and to create an elegant aesthetic. The existing transom windows were raised and a collapsible glass wall with retractable screens was added to truly bring the outdoor space inside. Overhead heaters and ceiling fans now assist with climate control and a custom TV cabinet was built and installed utilizing motorized retractable hardware to hide the TV when not in use.
As the exterior project was concluding we additionally removed 2 interior walls and french doors to a room to be converted to a game room. We removed a storage space under the stairs leading to the upper floor and installed contemporary stair tread and cable handrail for an updated modern look. The first floor living space is now open and entertainer friendly with uninterrupted flow from inside to outside and is simply stunning.
InnerSpace Electronics Inc
Indoor-outdoor living with Savant integrated control system
Cette image montre un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière marin avec une moustiquaire.
Cette image montre un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière marin avec une moustiquaire.
Aspect Design Build
Simple, rustic charm with views, views, views.
Idée de décoration pour un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière champêtre avec une moustiquaire, des pavés en pierre naturelle et une extension de toiture.
Idée de décoration pour un grand porche d'entrée de maison arrière champêtre avec une moustiquaire, des pavés en pierre naturelle et une extension de toiture.
Southernwood Homes
Brick, Stone and Shake Exterior for this Two-Story, 3-Car Garage Home. Arched Front Door Entranceway. Exposed Beam Ceiling in Family Room with Stone Fireplace. Kitchen includes Large Island with Bar Stool Seating, Custom Cabinetry and Stainless Steel Appliances. Hardwood Flooring throughout Living Area. Master Bedroom Features High Craftsman Trim-Package Trey Ceiling and Sitting Area. Large Master Bath with His and Hers Sinks with Free Standing Tub and Thresholdless Entry Shower. Cozy Outdoor Living Space with Covered Porch and Brick Fireplace as well as an Outdoor Stonework Patio.
Robert Thomas Homes
Hayward Model - Heritage Collection
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Castle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s.
However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets.
Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola.
The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis.
The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year.
Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate.
Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing.
The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard.
Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Ram Construction, Inc./Ram Design-Build
Idées déco pour un porche d'entrée de maison classique avec une moustiquaire et une extension de toiture.
Crisp Architects
Screened porch addition interiors
Photographer: Rob Karosis
Réalisation d'un porche d'entrée de maison tradition de taille moyenne avec une moustiquaire, du carrelage et une extension de toiture.
Réalisation d'un porche d'entrée de maison tradition de taille moyenne avec une moustiquaire, du carrelage et une extension de toiture.
Idées déco d'extérieurs avec une moustiquaire et une bordure
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