8 345 foton på exotisk design och inredning
Mantis Design + Build, LLCPhotography by Paul Linnebach
Exotisk inredning av ett stort en-suite badrum, med släta luckor, skåp i mörkt trä, en hörndusch, en toalettstol med hel cisternkåpa, vita väggar, ett fristående handfat, grått golv, med dusch som är öppen, grå kakel, keramikplattor, klinkergolv i keramik och bänkskiva i betong
Exotisk inredning av ett stort en-suite badrum, med släta luckor, skåp i mörkt trä, en hörndusch, en toalettstol med hel cisternkåpa, vita väggar, ett fristående handfat, grått golv, med dusch som är öppen, grå kakel, keramikplattor, klinkergolv i keramik och bänkskiva i betong
Sweet Smiling LandscapesWhen I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat.
The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings.
Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up.
The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation.
When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space.
Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.
Susan Corsten InteriorsExotisk inredning av ett stort allrum med öppen planlösning, med en standard öppen spis och en väggmonterad TV
Fusion Cabinets, Inc.Every garage has a purpose!
Idéer för att renovera ett stort tropiskt vit vitt kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, skåp i ljust trä, bänkskiva i kvarts, flerfärgad stänkskydd, stänkskydd i cementkakel, rostfria vitvaror, klinkergolv i keramik, en köksö och beiget golv
Idéer för att renovera ett stort tropiskt vit vitt kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, skåp i ljust trä, bänkskiva i kvarts, flerfärgad stänkskydd, stänkskydd i cementkakel, rostfria vitvaror, klinkergolv i keramik, en köksö och beiget golv
Green Team SolutionsBackyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.
Ultimate Water Creations Inc.Exempel på en stor exotisk njurformad pool på baksidan av huset, med naturstensplattor
Maria Causey Interior DesignSophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth.
Photos: Christy Kosnic
Collins DuPont Design GroupDesigner: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Idéer för ett stort exotiskt kök, med en undermonterad diskho, luckor med upphöjd panel, vita skåp, bänkskiva i kvartsit, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i glaskakel, rostfria vitvaror, mellanmörkt trägolv, en köksö och brunt golv
Idéer för ett stort exotiskt kök, med en undermonterad diskho, luckor med upphöjd panel, vita skåp, bänkskiva i kvartsit, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i glaskakel, rostfria vitvaror, mellanmörkt trägolv, en köksö och brunt golv
Urban Eco Design, Inc. LandscapingIdéer för mellanstora tropiska trädgårdar i delvis sol på sommaren, med utekrukor och naturstensplattor
Construction Landscape, LLC.Bye Bye neighbors, you know what they say palm trees can make the best neighbors. Using Dwarf date palm and a silver fountain palm as the center piece makes for a lovely tropical buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Falling Waters LandscapePhoto Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Idéer för att renovera en liten tropisk uteplats på baksidan av huset, med en öppen spis och marksten i betong
Idéer för att renovera en liten tropisk uteplats på baksidan av huset, med en öppen spis och marksten i betong
Aaron Thompson© Aaron Thompson
Foto på en tropisk gårdsplan, med en vertikal trädgård, kakelplattor och en pergola
Foto på en tropisk gårdsplan, med en vertikal trädgård, kakelplattor och en pergola
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignBackyard rock waterfall by Matthew Giampietro
Foto på en mellanstor tropisk bakgård i full sol vattenfall, med naturstensplattor
Foto på en mellanstor tropisk bakgård i full sol vattenfall, med naturstensplattor
Nautilus HomesBeautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.
DRIVEWAYS BY DESIGNInspiration för en mellanstor tropisk uppfart i delvis sol framför huset, med en trädgårdsgång och marksten i betong
Tulip Hardwood FloorsInspiration för mellanstora exotiska huvudsovrum, med vita väggar, mörkt trägolv och brunt golv
Greg Putman Constructionoutdoor shower with lava rock walls; tropical landscaping - very private and serene
Exotisk inredning av en liten uteplats, med utedusch och naturstensplattor
Exotisk inredning av en liten uteplats, med utedusch och naturstensplattor
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureTamara Alvarez
Idéer för att renovera en liten tropisk trädgård i delvis sol längs med huset, med trädäck
Idéer för att renovera en liten tropisk trädgård i delvis sol längs med huset, med trädäck
8 345 foton på exotisk design och inredning
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