Small Space Studies
A small yard needs a clear idea
Fewer destinations, better proportions, and a view that has somewhere to go.
Gardens & living
Good ideas take root.
Gardens through the seasons, places to gather, and practical ideas for making yourself at home outside.
The Considered Detail
Privacy begins where you sit
The right screen solves a particular sightline rather than enclosing everything.
Before You Build
Plan the room before the pergola
Put the chairs, table, and walking routes on the drawing before the posts.
The Considered Detail
Give dinner a little more room
A dining space works when serving, sitting, and moving all fit into the plan.
The Planning Notebook
Follow the shade before choosing a seat
Choose a comfortable place for the times you actually spend outdoors.
Before You Build
Let the slope help organize the garden
Different levels can become distinct destinations when the connections are considered early.
Material Matters
A quieter palette, a stronger garden
Use repetition to connect the house, paving, structure, and planting.
The Planning Notebook
Design the garden around the pool, too
The water is one part of the outdoor room. Its edges determine much of the experience.
The Considered Detail
Follow the route you already take
A garden path should support daily movement as well as the view.
Small Space Studies
The overlooked side of the house
A narrow passage can become a useful and pleasant part of the property.
The Considered Detail
Design for the evening you want
Begin with the places and moments that need light, then choose the fixtures.
Before You Build
Write the menu before designing the kitchen
The meals you actually make are a better guide than the longest appliance list.