Your perfect garden begins with more than just plants—it starts with a purposeful design to create structure that enhances the space. Before planting, a well-thought-out design creates balance and flow, setting the stage for your plants to work their best.
Structure
For this waterfront home, the space can be a more inviting transition. The prominent white garage doors disrupt the symmetry, while the granite curve leads the eye away from the front door.
With the right design will allow the space to better highlight the water view and feel more cohesive, allowing the plants to complement it beautifully.
The Shift
To enhance the space and allow the garden to shine, several changes were made to the design before adding any plants.
The garage doors were painted to blend in with the house, replacing the bright white with the same color as the exterior. This lets the white pillars of the portico subtly take center stage.
The front door was painted a brighter, lighter blue, allowing it to stand out more while still feeling natural in the palette.
The granite curb was repositioned, now guiding the eye toward the front entry rather than the garage. The wider bluestone pathway feels more inviting and allows for better flow, accommodating people walking side by side.
White trellises were added, their scale and placement unifying the facade and making the space feel more expansive. Their height also gives the house a more elevated presence.
These changes create a more welcoming and balanced design that draws the eye smoothly across the house, making the water view more prominent. Additionally, a shrub blocking the water view was removed, further enhancing the connection to the outdoors.