The Objective: To give an older mission-style home updated, welcoming entries.
The Challenges: Awkward additions over the life of the house and a driveway up to the backdoor.
Gracious entries create excitement and anticipation. This home’s corner lot allowed for a garden promenade to the entry, but modifications to the house left the front door cramped and hidden. French doors now open to a new patio and broad curving steps greet visitors with a proper welcome. The expanded patio in front also provides a comfortable afternoon perch to watch the sunset. In the back a large deck added over an asphalt driveway makes a clear delineation between the cars and the backdoor entry. Simple arbor and screens strengthen the separation and add privacy from alley.
