tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post727486520554500813..comments2023-09-08T04:44:05.206-07:00Comments on InterLeafings : Garden Designers Roundtable: Expanding Small SpacesLaura Livengoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-7142483638030880382013-08-12T16:09:09.528-07:002013-08-12T16:09:09.528-07:00Well now I feel challenged! I've been somewhat...Well now I feel challenged! I've been somewhat infatuated with the tiny house movement and have now expanded that to exterior/landscaping since I'm living in the suburbs and am in love with the idea of a tiny courtyard. Your photos are astonishing and inspire me toward creating an intimate garden. I especially appreciate how you've used vines, etc. to play with height, giving an illusion of a taller, more open space. Mandyhttp://www.tnnursery.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-46934986390937980302010-07-12T08:36:08.816-07:002010-07-12T08:36:08.816-07:00I am very impressed with your work in small spaces...I am very impressed with your work in small spaces. Especially your blend of plants and features such as pots and sculptures. For me as a dry stone waller I would be delighted to see more rocks showing. But then I am biased.<br />Plesae keep up the beautiful work.Normanhttp://www.wallswithoutmortar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-16915146128518072562010-06-24T16:16:13.969-07:002010-06-24T16:16:13.969-07:00Great post, Laura!
I'm loving your plant sel...Great post, Laura! <br /><br />I'm loving your plant selections and cozy sitting areas.... xoxox JennDirty Girl Gardeninghttp://www.dirtygirlgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-25336971543141609672010-06-24T02:07:43.023-07:002010-06-24T02:07:43.023-07:00Just to add to what Lesley said above: a real mast...Just to add to what Lesley said above: a real masterclass in small space design and some really useful points here.<br />Great to see more of your work!<br />Best Wishes<br />RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-68700531250156887802010-06-23T20:49:55.316-07:002010-06-23T20:49:55.316-07:00Great post, Laura, with many creative ideas for sm...Great post, Laura, with many creative ideas for small spaces.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-63994337131536085462010-06-23T04:41:21.610-07:002010-06-23T04:41:21.610-07:00Laura,
I love some of the features you used such a...Laura,<br />I love some of the features you used such as the ceiling and water feature in the first project. The space looks cozy and inviting.<br /><br />But I also like how you created colorful privacy with the trellis and roses. There is something to be said for not blocking things out totally and you did a great job.<br /><br />Lastly, a tree in a pot is something I have not done...but might!<br /><br />One more thing. The large furniture rather than tiny pieces looks great and I agree it must be very inviting.Susan S.http://www.landscape-design-advice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-22349804792369468612010-06-23T03:12:09.228-07:002010-06-23T03:12:09.228-07:00Yes, we agree with the 'thinking large' in...Yes, we agree with the 'thinking large' in a small space where possible - people are often afraid to do that and end up with lots of small bits and pieces eg tiny containers that don't really hang together. One generously sized pot or piece of furniture can often look so much smarter and have so much impact. Thanks for all your great ideas. Lesley and RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-25035032699560648382010-06-23T00:29:52.302-07:002010-06-23T00:29:52.302-07:00Laura, you have really shown how small spaces can ...Laura, you have really shown how small spaces can be turned into beautiful places with a lot of atmosphere. It's so easy to think that you need a lot of place in order to have a nice garden. But you have clearly proved this to be wrong. Thanks for the inspiration!<br /><br />Best,<br />AnetteAnette the Gardenerhttp://www.garden-anette.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-61687709925453851212010-06-22T22:44:21.180-07:002010-06-22T22:44:21.180-07:00Laura, I thought I'd left a comment earlier, b...Laura, I thought I'd left a comment earlier, but maybe I was thinking too deeply after reading your post to remember to do it. What I wanted to tell you is that I always learn so much from your posts and wonderfully illustrative photos. Great ideas here.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-13289670750769064992010-06-22T21:19:46.313-07:002010-06-22T21:19:46.313-07:00Thanks, everyone...what a fun topic!
@Shirley, ye...Thanks, everyone...what a fun topic!<br /><br />@Shirley, yes I love the comfy details. In college I enjoyed a series of abandoned sofas on the cliffs overlooking the ocean; indoor comfort in an outdoor setting is a particular kind of luxury.<br /><br />@Susan, no one can say we don't REPRESENT! I'm glad you like the 'keying' idea; sometimes contrast is nice, but a smaller color palette keeps small spaces from looking too busy.<br /><br />@Charlotte, thank you! I'm all about the ideas...<br /><br />@Jocelyn, glad you liked my 3-D visualization; it's similar to what I do to block out plan drawings; starting with a 3-4' wide traffic path that traverses the space in typical ways and in doing so suggests the size and shape of patios, walkways, flower beds...a place to start anyway.<br /><br />@Tara, I'd say the majority of my projects over the last 10 years are 1/4 acre or less, so on the small side! Thank you; your house is gorgeous...<br /><br />@Jenny, Yes, I'd say my favorite part of designing small spaces is finding plant gems that will stand up-close inspection for a long time!Laura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-10337165404673219882010-06-22T19:07:38.665-07:002010-06-22T19:07:38.665-07:00I love the specimen trees in small spaces--you'...I love the specimen trees in small spaces--you're right, you run the risk of losing the impact of them when you plant them in larger spaces. I love your courtyard and how intimate and cozy you made it feel! Gorgeous, Laura.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775605589454249228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-48937425725504161142010-06-22T12:16:20.008-07:002010-06-22T12:16:20.008-07:00Yes, it's odd, a tiny garden being more challe...Yes, it's odd, a tiny garden being more challenging than 5 acres of woodland. <br /><br />You've obviously done many small landscapes. <br /><br />They're fabulous.<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TaraTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-30569617729758840972010-06-22T11:33:17.374-07:002010-06-22T11:33:17.374-07:00Many, many wonderful ideas here, Laura. I especial...Many, many wonderful ideas here, Laura. I especially enjoyed your concept of imagining a small site as a sculpted cube of positive and negative space. I love to hear how my fellow designers visualize their projects; it gives me a new perspective, and also gives me new ways to communicate with my clients. Thank you!!Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-58234964433629474182010-06-22T10:49:38.358-07:002010-06-22T10:49:38.358-07:00The ideas don't meander, they pour out of you!...The ideas don't meander, they pour out of you! Of course my favorite photo is your own delightful courtyard--but this is just packed with design ideas. Wall planters were not even on my radar and now...."Daffodil Planter" Charlotte Germanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892686231029047130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-14958449889724484462010-06-22T10:36:26.029-07:002010-06-22T10:36:26.029-07:00We are SUCH California girls - we used almost the ...We are SUCH California girls - we used almost the exact same words at the start of our posts!<br /><br />There's lots of good advice here, but my favorites are: keying plants to hardscape and choosing one or two comfortable pieces of furniture over several spindly ones.susan morrisonhttp://www.garden-chick.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-16309183456986883172010-06-22T10:00:34.951-07:002010-06-22T10:00:34.951-07:00Great examples Laura. I especially like your court...Great examples Laura. I especially like your courtyard layout. I also agree with you regarding using full scale furniture in small spaces when the area will be used by one or two people. Why skimp on comfort?<br /><br />Shirley Bovshowshirley Bovshow "EdenMaker"http://www.gardenworldreport.comnoreply@blogger.com