Sometimes it just takes a bit of structure to pull everything together. This front yard remodel created a seating space, enhanced curb appeal and incidentally removed unused lawn that just wasted water. Nobody will miss it.
One goal was to create a clear, inviting pedestrian entry separate from the driveway. The new route also happened to give visitors a choice to turn right and hang out with friends in a hidden seating area or proceed to the front door.
The design kept the mid-century modern aesthetics of the house, using simple geometric forms and subdued colors.
The plant palette veers a bit towards the Southwest with a Desert Museum palo verde, yuccas, agaves, bulbine and other drought tolerant plants. It’s still growing in, and will look more unified as time goes by and the plants hide the bark.
The hidden patio uses decomposed granite bordered by aluminum edging. The privacy fence is horizontal ironwood (ipe), and the white wall is plastered concrete blocks with metal numbers showing the address. Paths are salt finish, integral color concrete, and the steps are a darker color for contrast.