Green Spaces

Exterior renovation changes how a home meets the garden, so it is worth documenting the messy structural stage too.

The most inviting gardens are not always the neatest—layers of planting, shade and an actual place to sit matter more.

A covered patio earns its footprint when it works in more than perfect weather and stays directly connected to everyday living.

Outdoor seating close to the house makes the garden feel like another room rather than something viewed through glass.

String lights and potted plants turn the passage into somewhere worth stopping rather than just walking through.

A generous lawn is simple, but the timber facade and planted edges stop it feeling anonymous.

Dense planting makes a small urban courtyard feel private without building another wall.

The landscaping matters as much as the facade here — the Home feels settled rather than dropped onto the plot.

The best feature is not furniture at all — it is the view and the daylight doing most of the work.

Plants near the window blur the transition between the living room and the courtyard.