EXTERIOR CONTRACTOR
glass doors for the entrance and
balcony, so they could see more
of the outside. The additional
elements of a gateway, porch and
covered entryway fit the client's
definition of welcoming.
The existing slab of concrete
did not create a welcoming
feeling to the patio. The new
deck area and landscaping give
the homeowners a yard because
there was no space for a backyard
without overwhelming the front
of the home. "You definitely had
to tie in the landscape with the
existing home as opposed to
looking at the landscape as its
own entity. That was part of the
design challenge," Fiester says.
Although Melton Design Build
was not responsible for the
landscape work, Fiester notes
they had a hand in the landscape
design. A new drainage system
and the use of irrigation products
resolved problematic irrigation
issues caused by the yard's original
engineering. Changes to the siding,
standing-seam metal roof, powdercoated metal railings and stone
landscaping helped the exterior of
the home to be low-maintenance
and eco-friendly.
Before
Above: A table and seating area provide the homeowners with a
functional outdoor living space, which created a backyard feel, but
in the home's front yard.
Left: A standing-seam metal roof, powder-coated metal railings and
stone landscape products contributed to a low-maintenance and
eco-friendly design.
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