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February 2015 73 complement the multiple types of stone used in the hardscape design the custom archway was faced with brick veneer and has a wrought iron gate. Travertine tile paving leads patrons from the courtyard area to the backyard. One of the main features of the courtyard is the custom water feature, which the homeowners specifically requested after seeing it in another project completed by the designer. The water feature consists of three four-and-a-half foot high pilasters made from limestone. Wrought iron spouts pump water into urn-like pottery and the glass-tiled basin below catches the overflow water. The basin is lit with four 20W Focus SL-33 underwater lights. Right Side Yard On the right side of the house a pathway from the driveway to the backyard is paved with a colored concrete walkway with an exposed aggregate finish. Here, an underlying theme of the design, wood and wrought iron is used for the custom gate, made by New-Tech Ornamental Iron. Along the walk to backyard a 24-inch high retaining wall with smooth stucco veneer and block cap was constructed to assist in containing the existing slope and planter. This retaining wall pushed the slope back, and in turn increased the size of the side yard. Backyard The lower portion of the back yard paving consists of colored concrete with exposed aggregate finish and a travertine banding. This assisted with the budget so the main backyard features did not have to be sacrificed. A main feature of the backyard is the 18-foot by 18-foot covered patio structure, which has a travertine-paved floor. This area also has a custom limestone veneer fireplace with precast mantle, hearth and firebox. The covered patio structure has a pitched tile roof to match the residence and four supportive columns made from Above The homeowners chose to have a custom gate made for the right side of their yard. The gate was made by New-Tech Ornamental Iron in Santa Ana, Calif., and incorporates wood with wrought iron detail. A neutral colored concrete with exposed aggregate was also used to create the walkway from the driveway to the right side of the house.