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This dreamy property in the coastal mountains south of San Francisco already had a pool, lawn areas, gardens and mature trees, including a large Japanese maple and many oaks. The homeowners wanted to make the landscape design more refined, cohesive and colorful, so they hired landscape architect Lisa Howard of Bay Tree Design. At the top of their wish list was providing lots of places where their four boys, ages 4 through 12, could play.
The new design has patios, seating areas, container gardens and more. “My clients love to entertain large groups, but [they] also wanted cozy spots for smaller groups to gather,” Howard says. She created outdoor rooms so guests could spread out during parties. New garden areas allow the homeowners to grow fresh flowers for parties, and herbs for garnishing homemade pizzas.
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2. Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
With its sophisticated and soothing blend of organic shapes, textures and materials, this neutral-toned living room embodies the earth element as well as the practical, grounded and patient astrological signs under its influence.
Steady Taurus treasures comfort, so you might find them spread out on the chaise in front of a roaring fire. The room’s efficient layout and floor-to-ceiling windows reinforce the order and clarity that Virgo craves. For Capricorn, who loves quiet luxury, the room boasts elegant furnishings, more of which you’ll see when clicking around the plan’s Dollhouse and Walkthrough views.
“We wanted to design a space that reflects the dependability and warmth of earth signs,” Foster Hurd says. “It’s a room where you can unwind, recharge and find comfort in timeless, natural materials.”
Foster Hurd created these and the other astrology-inspired spaces from scratch. But if you’re renovating an existing space, your designer or contractor can use the Houzz Pro app on their phone or tablet to scan the room (or rooms) and create a virtual model as a starting point for the new design. Pros then can adjust floor plans, create variations, share ideas and select products within the software. The latest AI-powered updates even allow pros to turn product photos into 3D models and use them in 3D floor plans.
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Portable fire pits can be easily added to most outdoor spaces, coming in many sizes and costing less than a permanent installation. “They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to relocate, require minimal cleanup and have little or no smoke to deal with,” Langhorne says.