Backyard Update Adds Taste of India to Movie Producer's Hollywood Hills Home
A major update to the backyard of a movie producer's Hollywood Hills home involved bringing in full-size trees by crane to add an Indian flavor to the space.
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May 26, 2015
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Eva Knoppel
A Tiled Spa Backsplash
The completely rebuilt spa includes a mosaic tile wall that carries the tile theme of the pool, as well as a streaming waterfall.
Modular Buttress With Water Fountain
The buttress supporting the top terrace was turned into a cascading fountain and garden. Lights help to illuminate its features and make the water visible at night.
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Eva Knoppel
Runnel Flows From Stone Water Fountain
The runnel flows across the front of the house, beginning at a fountain created from a Hindu statue. The water flows under the entrance path, all the way to the end of the property.
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Eva Knoppel
Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Room With Transplanted Olive Trees
The outdoor fireplace provides a visual statement and provides a focal point from the front door. Two 100-year-old olive trees were lifted over the house to frame the fireplace and balance the space.
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Eva Knoppel
Patio Prepped for Outdoor Entertaining at Night
The focal point of this contemporary garden is the outdoor fireplace with built-in planters. Upholstered cushions atop wicker sofas provide ample seating, and with a cozy fire as a backdrop, you're sure to spend hours entertaining under the stars.
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Eva Knoppel
Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion With Colorful Storage Benches
Salvaging the structural beams from the former building allowed this entertainment pavillion to be built. It includes a wide-screen television, bar and refrigerator. The two banquette seats have storage areas underneath for entertainment supplies.
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Eva Knoppel
A Refinished Pool and Patio
The pool and surrounding terrace were completely resurfaced to help match the new contemporary entertainment pavilion. A built-in seating area wraps around the patio and provides additional areas to lounge while taking in the vibrant landscape.
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Eva Knoppel
Terraced Garden With Drought-Tolerant Plants
The tiered garden was built to provide visual interest along the back wall. Two full-grown magnolias trees were craned in to fill out the landscape which contains only drought-tolerant plants.
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Eva Knoppel
A Tiled Spa Backsplash With Blue Mosaic Tile
The spa was completely rebuilt and includes a streaming waterfall and mosaic wall that highlights the same tile from the pool.
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Eva Knoppel
A Transitional Terrace With Wooden Bench
This terrace serves as a transition area between the living and dining room above and the pool and spa below. An olive tree anchors the space and provides shade for the bench.
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Eva Knoppel
Alfresco Dining Room Under an Olive Tree
The outdoor dining room and kitchen overlook the pool area and are perfectly appointed for entertaining with a stainless steel refrigerator, grill and sink. The dining table is surrounded by slipcovered chairs and a banquette.
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Eva Knoppel
Concrete Patio With Built-In Benches
Sleek wood steps connect the center terrace to the pool area. Built-in banquette seating was created to provide space for outdoor entertaining.
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Eva Knoppel
