12 568 foton på exotisk design och inredning
Sweet Smiling Landscapes
When 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.
Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates
The Art Of Outdoor Living by Grace Design Associates
*Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association
*Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Merit Award
Creative Design Space, Inc.
Idéer för att renovera en mellanstor tropisk uteplats på baksidan av huset, med en pergola, en öppen spis och kakelplattor
Tommy Bahama Home
Open, white foyer featuring unique hall chest with carved palm fronds. The mirror can hang vertically or horizontally; its frame features leather-wrapped bamboo carvings. Blue and White accent chair and vase add sophistication, while two palm fronds give a pop of color.
Naples ReDevelopment, Inc.
Lori Hamilton
Exempel på en mellanstor exotisk anpassad pool på baksidan av huset, med spabad
Exempel på en mellanstor exotisk anpassad pool på baksidan av huset, med spabad
Rockefeller Kempel Architects
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Idéer för ett mellanstort exotiskt brun en-suite badrum, med ett fristående badkar, ett fristående handfat, kakel i småsten, klinkergolv i småsten, öppna hyllor, skåp i mörkt trä, våtrum, en vägghängd toalettstol, beige kakel, beige väggar, träbänkskiva, flerfärgat golv och med dusch som är öppen
Idéer för ett mellanstort exotiskt brun en-suite badrum, med ett fristående badkar, ett fristående handfat, kakel i småsten, klinkergolv i småsten, öppna hyllor, skåp i mörkt trä, våtrum, en vägghängd toalettstol, beige kakel, beige väggar, träbänkskiva, flerfärgat golv och med dusch som är öppen
Adeline Ray Design Studio
Our client's granddaughter wanted a "secret garden" feel to her room. She loves nature and plants so we gave her exactly that!
Exempel på ett mellanstort exotiskt sovrum, med beige väggar, heltäckningsmatta och beiget golv
Exempel på ett mellanstort exotiskt sovrum, med beige väggar, heltäckningsmatta och beiget golv
Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello
Step into this beautiful blue kid's bathroom and take in all the gorgeous chrome details. The double sink vanity features a high gloss teal lacquer finish and white quartz countertops. The blue hexagonal tiles in the shower mimick the subtle linear hexagonal tiles on the floor and give contrast to the organic wallpaper.
New Zealand Certified Builders Association
Covered outdoor shower room with a beautiful curved cedar wall and tui regularly flying through.
Idéer för mellanstora tropiska badrum, med skåp i mellenmörkt trä, en öppen dusch, mellanmörkt trägolv, träbänkskiva, med dusch som är öppen och släta luckor
Idéer för mellanstora tropiska badrum, med skåp i mellenmörkt trä, en öppen dusch, mellanmörkt trägolv, träbänkskiva, med dusch som är öppen och släta luckor
Maison Monceau
Chambre
Inspiration för mellanstora exotiska barnrum kombinerat med sovrum, med vita väggar och ljust trägolv
Inspiration för mellanstora exotiska barnrum kombinerat med sovrum, med vita väggar och ljust trägolv
Charles Maccora Design
Exotisk inredning av ett mellanstort allrum med öppen planlösning, med vita väggar, betonggolv, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i gips och grått golv
The Garden District
Tropical Waterfall adorned with natural rock and pebbles that descends to a pond with beautiful Tropical foliage including our favorites the Bromeliads.
SK 11 Group, Inc - Home of M.O.S & SKY LUX
Custom Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Lynx Pro 36 L36TR, Lynx Sedona Fridge, Lynx Pro Sink and Faucet, custom Dekton Counter Top and Italian Stone Facade and tile backsplash. Flooring paver and overhead retractable awning.
Florida Landscape Living LLC
A well needed facelift to this home to give new life to the neighborhood
Exotisk inredning av en mellanstor trädgård i full sol som tål torka, gångväg och framför huset, med marksten i betong på våren
Exotisk inredning av en mellanstor trädgård i full sol som tål torka, gångväg och framför huset, med marksten i betong på våren
FreeHand Arquitectura
Idéer för att renovera en mellanstor tropisk u-trappa i trä, med sättsteg i trä och räcke i trä
Collins DuPont Design Group
Designer: Lana Knapp,
Collins & DuPont Design Group
Architect: Stofft Cooney Architects, LLC
Builder: BCB Homes
Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Inredning av ett exotiskt mellanstort allrum med öppen planlösning, med vita väggar, ljust trägolv, en inbyggd mediavägg och brunt golv
Inredning av ett exotiskt mellanstort allrum med öppen planlösning, med vita väggar, ljust trägolv, en inbyggd mediavägg och brunt golv
Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.
Garage & Carport
Exempel på en mellanstor exotisk fristående trebils carport
Exempel på en mellanstor exotisk fristående trebils carport
Creativa Builders
Exempel på ett mellanstort exotiskt separat vardagsrum, med ett finrum, bruna väggar, marmorgolv, en hängande öppen spis, en spiselkrans i metall och beiget golv
Elena Poropat - Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Elena Poropat
Inredning av en exotisk mellanstor takterrass, med utekrukor
Inredning av en exotisk mellanstor takterrass, med utekrukor
12 568 foton på exotisk design och inredning
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