San Francisco backyards are small and often have experienced a little benign neglect. This Laurel Heights yard, measuring in at just 25′ x 28′, is a bit boxed in by the neighbors, doesn’t have a lot of light and is decidedly in need of a makeover to make it more inviting. My proposal tackles this head on! To add visual interest, it incorporates traditional European garden elements with plenty of seating, greenery, a new spa, fire pit and a dramatic water feature. Portuguese tile accents enliven the water feature; a new flagstone patio will replace the mismatched brick and low wood deck; and plantings, including a new magnolia tree, jasmine and camellias will make it feel like San Francisco. This will be a perfect location for my clients to entertain in, summer fog or sun.
