Breath of Fresh Air….
Our world today is full of all kinds of
tensions. We would like to create a
stress free environment as a balance, particularly because we are all connected
around the clock, 24/7. We would like to
provide a space to disconnect for a while taking a cue from nature, turning
down the volume…taking
time for a breath of fresh air.
We begin the patio setting with soft calming natural
colors, titanium and aluminum, as our base colors. The planting containers, water basins and
sculptures made of concrete and hypertufa carry these hues. Colored glass mosaics add sparkle and
interest running a range of soothing blues, calming greens and sparkling
mirror. Still water in shallow basins
invites birds to add animation and natural entertainment to the setting.
The simplicity of the hardscape provides a
stage for a mixture of annuals and grasses designed to provide controlled
thrillers for height, fillers for color and spillers to soften and
enliven. New low-maintenance annuals
featuring Marsala, the color of the year for
2015, will take the lead accented with greens, whites and deep blues.
The patio is an unusual shape in that it is
rectilinear on one side combined with a curve on the other. This uniqueness
will be enhanced and reiterated by the angles and curves of the containers and
sculptures. Indeed, the nesting cone planters
follow the curve of the patio. The patio features a wide ledged low wall
surround which feature the containers. Placing
these pieces to the sides and edges of the patio provides plenty of room for an
al fresco dining table, grill and seating areas.
The homeowner and her guests can step outside
for a time out from the busy day, to disconnect, to pause, to take…a Breath of Fresh Air.
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