37 Contemporary Outdoor & Garden Design Ideas
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Sherman ArchitectureAt the top of the hill, this Kensington home had modest beginnings as a “1940’s Ranchburger”, but with panoramic views of San Francisco to the west and Tilden Park to the east. Inspired by the Owner’s desire to realize the property’s potential and meet the needs of their creative family, our design approach started with a drive to connect common areas of the house with the outdoors. The flow of space from living, family, dining, and kitchen areas was reconfigured to open onto a new “wrap-around deck” in the rear yard. Special attention to space, light, and proportion led to raising the ceiling in the living/dining room creating a “great hall” at the center of the house. A new master bedroom suite, with private terrace and sitting room, was added upstairs under a butterfly roof that frames dramatic views on both sides of the house. A new gable over the entry for enhanced street presence. The eclectic mix of materials, forms, and saturated colors give the house a playful modern appeal.
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Photos by Mark Costantini
Contractor Lewis Fine Buildings
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Mitch Allen PhotographyMy client had told me that he saw the driveway as almost a continuation of the lines from the trees. Complete with moon I really liked the simplicity of this image. Alexander Design Studio
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesA grove of Japanese snowbell trees and drifts of shade-loving groundcovers give the front entry of this contemporary house a woodland feel.
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesThe clean lines of the contemporary house and concrete staircase are softened by scattered trees and drifts of woodland plantings.
MAC Renovations LTD.This was a 1950's lake cabin that we transformed into a permanent residence. As a cabin, the original builder hadn't taken advantage of the beautiful lake view. This became the main focus of the design, along with the homeowners request to make it bright and airy. We created the vaulted ceiling and added many large windows and skylights.
37 Contemporary Outdoor & Garden Design Ideas
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