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Precisely balanced elements ensure that this small, attractive courtyard is not only functional, but also flows smoothly from the inside of the house to the outdoors

This garden is divided into smaller area to backyard, branch, grass, house, leaf, outdoor structure, plant, property, sunlight, tree, wood, yard
This garden is divided into smaller area to give it a sense of depth.

As anyone who has remodeled the inside of their home quickly finds out, the work doesn't stop there. Once the house is looking good, the garden needs to be brought up to the same standard.

The small garden behind this Victorian row house was an overgrown mess, and views from the house focused on the garage. To improve the space and bring light and color into the house and garden, landscape architect Kristen Martin decided to simplify the area.


The living spaces at the rear of the backyard, chair, deck, furniture, home, house, outdoor furniture, outdoor structure, plant, table, tree, window, wood
The living spaces at the rear of the house flow seamlessly out onto the deck and steps lead down to the next level of the garden.

"The new garden includes three level changes and characters each one-third of the area. This provides visual depth and increases the sense of space. The Crepe Myrtle tree and sandstone water feature are balancing elements, and sandstone stepping stones are intended to help you unwind and relax as you move to, or from the garage, via the garden," she says.

Because of the small proportions, materials were minimized to make the garden feel spacious. Timber flooring inside becomes decking outside, and decks and stairs double as seats. As well as repeating the layout and materials, the designer has chosen a few species of plants massed together to create focal points in the garden.

Credit list

Architect
John Pickersgill
Water feature
Sandstone carved by Chris Bennetts
Courtyard and paving
Sandstone

Story by: Trendsideas

23 Aug, 2004

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