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Seattle Bungalow & Backyard Sanctuary

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Location
Seattle, Washington
Year
1926
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Traditional
A crisp path of large pavers set in gravel sets a modern tone, while shaggy planting lends softness to the scene in the side yard of this Yardzen-designed project in Seattle.
A crisp path of large pavers set in gravel sets a modern tone, while shaggy planting lends softness to the scene in the side yard of this Yardzen-designed project in Seattle.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look. Yardzen also added a more modern horizontal fence with a partially opaque top to give the homeowners more privacy.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look. Yardzen also added a more modern horizontal fence with a partially opaque top to give the homeowners more privacy.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look. Yardzen also added a more modern horizontal fence with a partially opaque top to give the homeowners more privacy. Climbing roses and traditional raised planters add a dash of cottage garden charm.
A mature Japanese maple overlooks the sleek dining space, covered in oversized concrete pavers with gravel in between to create a modern look. Yardzen also added a more modern horizontal fence with a partially opaque top to give the homeowners more privacy. Climbing roses and traditional raised planters add a dash of cottage garden charm.
Yardzen included traditional raised planters that rest on a bed of gravel and are set against fence line planting, featuring climbers and pollinators, which add a dash of cottage garden charm.
Yardzen included traditional raised planters that rest on a bed of gravel and are set against fence line planting, featuring climbers and pollinators, which add a dash of cottage garden charm.
To tick the box of providing multiple seating areas, Yardzen added a woodsy wooden bench nestled among fence line planting.
To tick the box of providing multiple seating areas, Yardzen added a woodsy wooden bench nestled among fence line planting.
Deck furnishings balance style with laid-back comfort. The homeowners wanted to keep the existing deck intact because it allowed for multiple lounge areas that look out onto the backyard.
Deck furnishings balance style with laid-back comfort. The homeowners wanted to keep the existing deck intact because it allowed for multiple lounge areas that look out onto the backyard.
Deck furnishings balance style with laid-back comfort. The homeowners wanted to keep the existing deck intact because it allowed for multiple lounge areas that look out onto the backyard.
Deck furnishings balance style with laid-back comfort. The homeowners wanted to keep the existing deck intact because it allowed for multiple lounge areas that look out onto the backyard.
A crisp path of large pavers set in gravel sets a modern tone, while shaggy planting lends softness to the scene in the side yard of this Yardzen-designed project in Seattle. A wooden doorway and horizontal board fence balance organic materiality with modern style.
A crisp path of large pavers set in gravel sets a modern tone, while shaggy planting lends softness to the scene in the side yard of this Yardzen-designed project in Seattle. A wooden doorway and horizontal board fence balance organic materiality with modern style.
The homeowners asked Yardzen for more functional space. This gravel-lined seating area bookmarked by sleek and modern container plants allocated extra space for adding a future fire pit.
The homeowners asked Yardzen for more functional space. This gravel-lined seating area bookmarked by sleek and modern container plants allocated extra space for adding a future fire pit.
Homeowners Bobby and Edith at home in the redesigned Yardzen backyard of their Seattle bungalow.
Homeowners Bobby and Edith at home in the redesigned Yardzen backyard of their Seattle bungalow.
A patterned hammock dangles between two posts on an underutilized nook of the existing deck.
A patterned hammock dangles between two posts on an underutilized nook of the existing deck.

Credits

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Landscape Design
Photographer
Sasha Reiko Photography
Publications
Old Meets New in a Seattle Bungalow

From Yardzen

Bungalow & Backyard Sanctuary features a transformed backyard designed by Yardzen in Seattle, Washington. Yardzen wanted to help the homeowners balance a historical cottage-style exterior with modern outdoor living aesthetics.

The 1926 bungalow features an expansive wooden pergola off the back of the home, with a century-old grapevine woven through its beams. Before, the yard had a haphazard design and elements like the privacy fence and pavers needed replacing. After working with Yardzen to design a space that better reflected their needs, the installed yard features a downsized central lawn with more space for an al fresco dining area tucked into the southern corner, a casual seating area at the back fence, and reimagined edible garden beds.

The new modern fence style features horizontal wood boards forming a solid barrier to 6’, above which float thinner parallel boards that act as a lattice for vines, which sprout periodically along the rear and side fence lines.

To amplify the modern feel, Yardzen used oversized concrete “steppers” were used for paths through each side yard, and as a stylish paving choice for the dining area. The lounge stuck with gravel for ground cover, offering a more rustic alternative to the comparatively sleek dining space.

To help unify the planting design and play off the mature Japanese maple anchoring the dining area, compact Japanese maples were planted in the southern side yard as well.