The Client’s Dream

Our client in the Danforth area wanted to revamp their front yard, blending modern aesthetics with practical solutions. They had a few key goals: incorporate a stylish way to hide garbage and recycling bins, lower the front yard while preserving an existing tree, and introduce lighting for ambiance and safety. Sentimental elements like a beloved lilac tree needed to stay, and they loved the modern design we had done in a Riverdale project, especially the stairs. They also needed a solution for privacy between neighbors and some updates to their porch, while ensuring the design allowed for easy access to move new appliances into the house.

Curb Appeal Landscaping

The project had to balance aesthetics with functionality. We needed to integrate privacy screens, modern plantings, and a seamless porch update, all while accommodating the client’s practical needs, such as access for appliances and preserving the sentimental lilac tree. Achieving a sleek, modern look that reflected their taste required thoughtful design choices that blended form and function.

How We Helped

We guided the client through a complete front yard transformation. For privacy and a modern feel, we created dramatic two-tone horizontal board screens, with black posts and framing around cedar-tone centers. These screens not only disguised the neighbor’s chain link fence but also created separation between properties, offering privacy and a clean, contemporary aesthetic. A matching screen was added as a partition for the porch.

We reimagined the walkway, replacing the straight approach with a modern jog in the path, using sleek pavers to create interest. The steps up to the porch were built using matching wood, and we added frameless glass railings on both the porch and steps, keeping the overall look modern and streamlined.