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Curb Appeal: Modern Beach House With Golden Grasses

Drifts of gold and blue grass decorate the front of this beach house in Corona del Mar, Calif., ensuring that the home complements its coastal setting. As guests approach the front door, though, the whispy grasses transition to retaining walls full of interesting, low-water plants.

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Photo: Ive Haugeland. From: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture.

Golden Grasses and House Exterior

When the wind blows across these layered drifts of grasses, they echo the look of the drifting dunes nearby.

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Photo: Ive Haugeland. From: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture.

Concrete Driveway and Front Garden

The golden grasses out front of this home are intended to mimic the look and feel of coastal dunes.

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Photo: Ive Haugeland. From: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture.

Concrete Retaining Walls and Agave

Staggered raw concrete walls make an edgy, industrial frame for this home's entrance.

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Photo: Ive Haugeland. From: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture.

Drought Tolerant Garden With Concrete Wall

Concrete retaining walls are just the simple foil this drought-tolerant garden needs. Tan gravel brings a touch of warmth and permeability.

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