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Leslieville

by Sylvie
June 25, 2016

Contemporary curb appeal meets functionality in this small front yard. We replaced an unruly garden and outdated porch with a more manageable layout that encourages the client to linger a while on the seat walls. These provide the perfect perch to supervise streetplay and converse with neighbours. Client Requests: Clean and linear aesthetic Increase connection from house to yard Low maintenance A space for their young children to pedal around Separation from joined neighbour ...

Allenby

by Sylvie
April 25, 2015

The indoors have been carried all the way through the back landscape in this project! Where a large deck once coexisted with a struggling lawn and a jumbled path led the way to an unused secondary exit, we now have a level patio with structured planting and an all encompassing deck for entertainment. A custom bench and outdoor kitchen reflect the spatial organization of the interior while providing everything you need to comfortably lounge outside for hours. Wish List Repurpose path area Reorganize planting ...

Riverside

by Sylvie
March 2, 2015

This home was a bit of a wallflower when the clients first moved in! It blended in with the neighbouring homes with no major distinguishing features and a bit of a rundown facade. After renovating the porch, painting the siding, and revamping the walkways and planting, this property is now a streetside stunner. We were able to manipulate some existing features to retain the character of the home while sticking to a budget, and in other areas we started from...