Before and After

“Casa de los Arcos”

Transformations:

Pool & Patio

A strategically positioned palm tree and lush new plantings around the pool added grace and character to this home’s key gathering area.

Casa de los Arcos: Pool & Patio - before
BEFORE
Casa de los Arcos: Pool & Patio - after
AFTER


Porte-cochère

A wasted, unattractive corner off the driveway entrance becomes a graceful, warm, and welcoming tableau.

Casa de los Arcos: Portecochere - before
BEFORE
Casa de los Arcos: Portecochere - after
AFTER


Front of House

Replacing the cement driveway and unsustainable lawn with a gated, enclosed courtyard, with garden, added beauty as well as privacy.

Casa de los Arcos: Front - before
BEFORE
Casa de los Arcos: Front - after
AFTER


Outdoor Dining Area

Concealing the garage and pool equipment behind decorative plantings and a trellis wall created a pleasant space suitable for everyday use.

Casa de los Arcos: Dining Area - before
BEFORE
Casa de los Arcos: Dining Area - after
AFTER


Entranceway

Overgrown and uninspiring, this walkway was transformed with the addition of native vegetation, a new walkway, and upholstered banquette.

Casa de los Arcos: Entranceway - before Mask
BEFORE
Casa de los Arcos: Entranceway - after mask
AFTER

The details of this redesigned landscape make for a magical indoor–outdoor experience.

— Laura Morton