With its laid-back seating area and lush greenery, this yard is as much a place to hang out as it is a welcoming path to the front door. The garden is “low-maintenance, yet it always looks tidy,” says Saxten.
Walkway
Before the remodel, there was no path to the front of the house—just a driveway along one side. Now, wide, inviting steps lead to the front door with stops along the way: at the firepit and a cozy gathering spot on the porch. Mexican pebbles fill the spaces between the sand-finish natural gray concrete pavers, creating a permeable surface.