A Small-Space Pool Oasis in Sierra Madre: ADU Yard, Dunking Pool, Spa, Deck, Privacy, and Front Yard Transformation
This Sierra Madre project is a great example of how a small yard can become a complete outdoor living environment when every square foot is carefully planned. The client had recently built an ADU in the backyard, which left the property with a much smaller outdoor area than before. The original request was for a spa, but after discussing the layout, budget, and possibilities with...
Front Yard Landscape and Porch Remodel
When the front of your house needs remodeling, landscape contractors are not typically the first place you turn for creative design and construction. The smart new owners of this home, however, recognized the important interaction between the landscape and their house, and the value of having a singular point of responsibility in that intersection. Having the same hands blend the elements of designing and building...
Informal Function and Flow in Sierra Madre
This client approached us with a large backyard featuring a small, kidney-shaped pool that was both visibly and functionally outdated. The spacious backyard had served them well, as their athletic children enjoyed it for outdoor activities. While the client wanted to maintain enough lawn for sports and their large dog, they also desired more functional outdoor living spaces. They envisioned a gathering area for family...
Landscape Relationship in Sierra Madre
This project serves as an excellent example of how to integrate various functional areas in a landscape, ensuring they relate harmoniously to each other. Situated on a long and relatively narrow lot, the property presents multiple distinct areas, yet they are skillfully tied together using a consistent palette of materials—most notably, brick paving and siding. This material unification mirrors the musical principle of repetition, where...
Pool Remodel and Front Yard Landscape
Garden View did a front and backyard overhaul to this Sierra Madre, California residence. The front yard was redesigned with the entrance and shrubbery in mind, and the pool was changed from an outdated and boring brick-edged pool to a free-form pool and backyard paradise!
Sierra Madre Japanese Garden
There is a lot going on in this yard but the chaus it is calmed by the value (masses) of water, greenery, and consistent paving and use of similar materials. Harmony in Landscape DesignThis project exemplifies harmony through its distinct and identifiable elements, making it an excellent example of how various components can work together to create a cohesive landscape. While harmony often evokes a...
Sierra Madre Modern Landscape
The design illustrated in the pictures masterfully uses contrast through a thoughtful combination of materials, textures, and lines, enriching the visual and emotional experience. The composite deck’s textured surface sharply contrasts with the smoothness of the adjacent concrete, creating a striking juxtaposition. The deliberate intersection of the deck’s lines with the cantilevered stairs further amplifies this contrast. The stairs, angled away from a typical ninety-degree...
Sierra Madre Rock Pool Oasis
Every Element of Rhythm is Achieved Here1. The Beat: The palm trees and boulders, strategically placed throughout the landscape (except at the grotto), are evenly spaced and balanced, creating a consistent beat that establishes the foundational rhythm of the garden.2. Flow & Movement: The flow of the landscape directs the eye along winding paths, across lawns, and over the pool. Movement is dynamically created by...
Spanish Style Water-Wise Front and Back Yards
This project is another excellent example of the benefits of a great contractor/client team relationship. The clients gave their input while respecting the opinions and expertise of the professionals. They were complimentary and grateful to every craftsman involved in bringing their vision to life. This approach coupled with appreciation is contagious, and as the project evolved, every crew member was eager to do their absolute...