An urban setting in the very desirable M-Streets / Greenland Hills section of Dallas, a circa 1920's cottage was updated to a more modern feel, but needed a landscape to fit. Patrick L. Boyd-Lloyd, APLD, a designer with David Rolston Landscape Architects, worked with the clients to bring some privacy to the front of the house, featuring a wall of windows, and bridge the back of the house to the pool, which is accessed across the driveway. The covered structure on the back replaced an old wood deck, and is anchored by the intimate outdoor fireplace. To keep the north facing space from feeling dark and claustrophobic, skylights were added to the standing seem metal roof. The concrete driveway was broken up with Oklahoma Flagstone and brick to create more entertaining space and connect the pool with the house. An pile of rocks that was an old fountain for the pool was replaced with Oklahoma ledge-stone and scuppers for a more timeless, updated look. The rich plant pallet is kept to the understated side to act as a simple backdrop, with accents of color popping out. Texture is added with Agaves, Yuccas, and variegated Ginger.

Foto: Hans Kreye, Starnberg

Clean lines are displayed in this design with the bluestone walkway and edging repeated through the turf areas and levels.

Giovanni Smali

Photo: Michael Lavin Flower

Serena Eller

Appartamento nel centro di Torino - ph. Michele D'Ottavio

Tino Sieland

Serena Eller

In the master bedroom, artwork by the designer becomes an elegant backdrop to the bed. A simple Japanese-inspired bed and a Nelson bench complete the sparse furnishings. A transitional chaise acts as a counterpoint to the modernity of the rest of the space.