Matching Your Home's Style

In addition to creating designs inspired by my clients, I can also create one of a kind designs that you will love every time you use it. In addition to incorporating special design details, I can also echo your home's architectural style, match your existing garden architecture or build a replacement for garden architecture you love.

So, do you need a deck just like the one you had? Want to add a patio cover and have it look like it is a natural extension of your house instead of an afterthought? Looking to have your new wood structures harmonize instead of clash with your existing pieces?

If so, take a look at what I have done for some of my recent clients ...

Repeating Architectural Details

I can echo the distinctive details of your home to create a structure that blends with your home. Popular architectural details often repeated include the look and proportion of decorative beam end cuts, porch railings, and mouldings.

Existing House Rafters   The existing house rafters were used as the template for creating the rafter pattern (pictured below) so that the designs matched.
Matching Pergola Rafters More Information Enlarge photo

Matching Existing Structures

If you have an existing piece of garden architecture I can extend it or build you a matching one that incorporates the latest techniques and materials for a long life.

Existing Wood Trellis This older trellis was used as the template for creating a new trellis a few yards away. Enlarge photo
New Trellis The new Mission Style wood trellis echoes the design of the existing trellis while taking advantage of modern fasteners and adhesives. More Information Enlarge photo Recently Featured In ...

Harmonizing With Existing Garden Architecture

By using similar materials and construction methods, I can also create new garden architecture that blends well with your existing pieces.

Matching Existing Bench This new pool enclosure was designed to match the existing wood bench I had built earlier in the year. More information Enlarge photo New Entry Gate

Improved Replacements

Some homeowners love an existing structure and just want me to build an identical replacement. In these cases, I take photographs and exact measurements so I can recreate it. However, I also take a careful look at why the structure needs to be replaced and where it is failing. That way, I can improve on the design to make it last longer and provide more functionality.

Old Craftsman Wood Two Story Deck This deck had seen better days and, as the sagging beams indicate, needed to be replaced. More information: A Deck Story
New Replacement Deck The newly installed two story redwood deck with arbor and porch swing offers an improved, but almost identical design. The new framing offers construction enhancements to increase the life span of the deck. More information Enlarge photo

Old Decked Walkway This decked entranceway has reached the end of its life due to rot and needed to be replaced. As you can see, the number of stairs varies. Enlarge photo
New Replacement Deck The newly installed and stained decked walkway offers an improved, but almost identical design. The new stairs offer a standard riser height and length. More information Enlarge photo