Intelligent Design - Bringing Inspiration to Reality: Part 2

We continue our series on Intelligent Design, and bring you photos to follow-up the drawings and concepts presented in Bringing Inspiration to Reality: Part 1. If you recall, we had a client interested in recreating the atmosphere of a Balinese spa in their backyard with custom designed concrete seating, fountain, an outdoor shower, hot-tub, privacy and tropical looking plants. Of course, this being the Northeastern portion of the country we had to use plants and materials tolerant of the climate. Here is the resulting landscape:

The water feature, surrounded by ferns, provides soothing sounds.

Tropical hardwood decking was chosen for it's color and weather resistance.

A stepping stone path leads to the secluded shower and spa.

The custom teak and concrete bench found a home amid the large foliage of hostas and gold specked Acuba.

Sleek contemporary pots filled with colorful annuals provide additional interest.

Many annuals are tropical, allowing for their use as seasonal accents in the garden.

Vibrant colors and sleek styling create a zen spa-like vibe in the landscape.

The use of containers allows arid succulents to grow beside hostas in front of the bamboo shower screen.