GARDEN DESIGN
VICTORIA HOLLY INTERIORS
When our design firm , Victoria Holly Interiors , was brought on for this landscape project in Los Angeles , the backyard was a blank canvas with a large lot of grass with a detached garage . Our clients wanted a more functional outdoor space but weren ’ t sure how to bring their vision to life , so we stepped in to help create a cohesive design that would work for both their lifestyle and the existing architecture of their home .
The initial focus was to install a pool that felt like a natural extension of the home . We used the length behind the house for a pool design that echoed the home ’ s clean lines and black tones . Achieving this balance was all about the materials , like selecting a moody concrete color that complemented the house ’ s exterior to incorporating slate pool tiles that tied in with the home ’ s stairs .
Designing a pool isn ’ t just about fitting it into a space , it ’ s also about understanding how the scale of the pool will transform the feel of the yard . When we were looking at the grassy lot , it was hard to envision how a pool could occupy the space without being overpowering . We wanted to ensure the pool didn ’ t dominate the backyard , especially since the family wanted to keep a grassy area where their kids could play . By keeping part of the yard
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