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Kentfield, California

This traditional garden is an extension of the architecture: simple, classic lines and materials reference the building and extend the spaces to the garden. Generous trellises provide softening and sun relief for the dinning and family rooms where French doors open out to the main terrace. The fireplace, framed by a “throw rug” of patterned Connecticut blue stone, bordered by a running band of a select blue color creates an outdoor living area with views to the pool, great lawn and Mt. Tamalpais in the distance. Garden backdrops in natural and painted Cedar provide reference and ornamentation at the pool and rose garden.