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The Lambrecht's decision to remodel their old town Louisville home was to express the couple's preferred tastes of an arts and crafts style. The bungalow setting was the inspiration for the design of the exterior living spaces which reflect their passion for gardening and creates a place that they can enjoy along with their children.
The sunny south side of this old suburban home offered Outdoor Craftsmen, LTD. some wonderful existing components which were both great enhancers and complications to the design and installation of the landscape. The space on the side of thier porch is closely flanked by their neighbor's home. The decision to create a rock garden solved many of the special issues such as the grading concerns that are present due to the steep slope coming off the foundation of the house. Outdoorcraftsmen's opportunity to utilize plant material that has a wide range of environmental sensitivity needs allowed for the creation of microclimate habitats. These microclimates range from constricted dry alpine conditions to wetter circumstances existing in the transitions along the pathway. Many of the plant choices offer great seasonal color with vibrant spring blooms, summer foliage and stunning fall hues. The fractured stone, hand-selected by Outdoorcraftsmen, LTD., amplifies the bursts of brilliant color and texture.
Having an extensive knowledge of plant material, the Lambrechts had many favorites they wanted to utilize; such as unique evergreen varieties, native grasses and long-blooming perennials. The stone work, grade changes and plant choices allowed for transitions of spatial continuity of this small property.
The Lambrecht's choice to make use of granite stone as large outcroppings of fractured boulders created the natural aesthetic and challenged the craftsmenship in replicating nature. The artistic use of space between the house and detached garage, with an overhead pergola structure, reflects the details in the arts and crafts motif. The tailor-made water feature, which was custom-built by Outdoor Craftsmen, LTD. as a sculptural element, is used by the kids as a manually operated water fountain, giving the feeling of intimacy while creating a wonderful place to enjoy the garden and spend time with family.
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