The entranceway and pathway to a home is often a visitor’s first impression and is a great opportunity to set a mood either subtle or dramatic.
Most homeowners do not consider lighting, plantings and stone features as they revisit interior and exterior renovations. A trained eye can be an invaluable consultant as they understand the obvious and subliminal implications of choosing from various materials.
The warmth of wood, the permanence of stone, the calming of water elements and the modernity of metal features should all be understood and balanced carefully.
Even more important is that homeowners give visitors a personal sense of their vision of beauty and design esthetic whether minimalistic or ornate. After entertaining friends will take home a better understanding of you and your family.
Read the inspiring article below in Oceanhomemag.
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Just like Dorothy’s yellow brick road to Oz, a path can be as much about style as it is about function. For ocean homes, paths can be a way to visually connect a house to its yard, provide a way straight to the beach, or simply act as an aesthetic touch that coils through the property.
But the path itself is not nearly enough. It must have a supporting cast—from shrubbery to flowers—to really give it star quality. Cassy Aoyagi, president and co-founder of FormLA Landscaping, sees the important dual role that a path plays. “Pathways really work and look their best when their design evokes their destination,”…..