Creating an outdoor space is perfect for this time of year. When deciding to do an outdoor space, you need to put a lot of thought into your landscape design. Whether it is a tiny courtyard or a sprawling estate, here are some inspirations from the pros.
Lavender Field
Lavender is a scent that many often associate with calmness and relaxation. A lavender bed or field can create a laidback rustic French village vibe. Wendy Owen of Wendy Owen Design uses lavender on her property in Sonoma, California. She added the field among the stone pavilions, outdoor cooking areas and stand-alone sheds.
Strategic Hammock Placement
A hammock is a perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors and take a little nap. Studio DIAA actually used a hammock in a Seattle home that floats over water. The homeowner loves to have a restful backyard experience in the hammock.
Native Plantings
Using plants that are native to the area gives your landscaping a nice wilderness look. Terremoto, an LA landscape architecture design studio, used native species around a pool in Bel Air. They used native grasses, sages, lilacs and redbud trees giving the garden area around the pool a low-water, low maintenance “gradient of wildness.”
Driveable Garden
Who would have envisioned a garden you could drive over. Dan Carlson, a designer from the Bay Area, added succulents and herbs in the middle of permeable pavers. This is a perfect way to add curb appeal if a home lacks a front yard.
Creative Hardscape
A creative hardscape can take the place of grass in a backyard. This can be done by adding beautiful tiles to add a pop of color. Not only is a hardscape area easier to maintain but is also drought-friendly.
Flower Walls
Flower walls are perfect for spaces that need a privacy wall. Hydrangeas are a perfect touch to add to an outdoor shower. The bush gives the illusion of privacy and is a pretty flowering shrub.
Water Features
Mini water features can go in small places and bring a source of a calming sound. A modern fountain is perfect for a courtyard that is attached to a sleek modern home. Another great water feature can be an outdoor shower.
Whether you live in a small home or a huge estate, you can take these inspirations and make the perfect outdoor living space. Even if it is on the roof!
