What Makes It Work
The space is bordered on three sides by the house or a trimmed ficus hedge, lending the appearance of a true outdoor room.
Modern furnishings establish a setting of chic sophistication.
To keep the landscape consistent with a modern scheme, plant a mixture of grasses for their color varieties and graphic appeal.
They're also usually drought tolerant, so upkeep is minimal.
–Lydia Somerville, Senior Editor
