Studio Livingston » Exteriors

San Francisco Garden Moments

David — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:23:33 +0000

Hidden from the cities great views and behind classic facades are stunning garden moments pressed into compact footprints. Here are two examples shot for the contractor Dijeau Poage Construction. Katharine Webster created an updated fire circle and Topher Delaney created a cubist courtyard. Deft use of Photoshop helped both of these projects by removing surrounding buildings.

Californian Ranch

David — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:52:22 +0000

A dying breed in the age of mega homes, this Saratoga property still has the scale and intimacy of a Californian ranch from the forties. Interior designer Karyn DeBoer made tasteful additions to the home and gardens of a property once owned by Sandy Walker, and possibly with an unconfirmed pedigree back to Julia Morgan.

Garden Design, May 2008

David — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:04:06 +0000

In a ten-page spread “The Rock Collector” Wendy Owens wonderful Provincial inspired home and gardens are featured. Here is a selection of some of the thirty photos taken last June. It is always interesting to see which photographs are used and the magazine layout that comes from a great day of shooting.

California Home & Design, April 2008

David — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:23:06 +0000

A L’Ancienne Imports is a family owned importer of old world stone building elements and a fabricator of new element with a very believable patina. Spending two days with the family felt like a trip to San Gimignano with a French accent.

Garden Rooms

David — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:33:00 +0000

A delicate balance of light is need in creating these photographs of outdoor living spaces. These shots can be more complex than they seem in working with the daylight and flash to create the natural effect you see here.