Callaway begins her makeover of the Marks' home by bringing in classic Spanish -Mediterranean elements. Here's how she does it:
- Builds a low stucco wall, set back from the street--setting the stage for the yard's new enclosed area.
- Lays Spanish terra-cotta and decorative tiles on the porch and new front walkway, matching the terra cotta tiles already present on the roof.
- Adds a new front door in carved wood and wrought iron.
- Plants the new yard in dramatic layers with classic plants of the area--rosemary, lavender, formium, roses, grasses and a lemon tree.
- Repaints the trim in an apricot color to lessen the modern look of the new windows and new stain on the driveway gate.
- Adds custom, wrought iron window boxes and gates.
- Adds colorful containers, a wood bench for the yard and a birdbath.
Virtual Makeover
Callaway utilizes a virtual makeover software program to complete the Spanish look at the Marks' home with elements they might want to incorporate in the future. Here's what she envisions:
- Exchanging the modern casement windows with classic arched windows.
- Placing a pergola over the porch, providing shade and a spot for colorful plants.
- Repainting the house a baked earth siena shade.
- Facing the driveway in aggregate squares and adding wrought iron elements to the driveway gate.
- Replacing the decorative planter at the center of the home with a working fountain.
Resources bench and birdbath - Florence & New Italian Art Co.
Shelby's Gardens
629 Laurel St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650-594-0302
door - International Wood Products
International Wood Products
San Diego, CA
Toll Free Phone: 800-468-3667
Fax: 800-426-8655
E-mail:
info@IWPDoor.com
Website:
www.iwpdoor.com
front steps and wall tiles - First Stones by Vietri
25 patterns
Draeger's
222 East 4th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-685-3797
Guests Laurie Callaway
1524 Dana Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-325-1790
Website:
www.callawaygardendesign.com
Brett Schiller
General Contractor, Schiller Construction
667 Pettis Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: 650-940-1982
Alex Gutierrez
Contractor
Alex's Garden Services
Clayton, CA
Phone: 925-672-6235
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