We currently have a moat around the patio.... a nice addition, don't you think?
Just kidding! Of course, the trench is for the footers, which should be poured on Saturday. The plan is for adobe pillars (to match the house) about 3 and 1/2 ft. high, placed approx. 6 feet apart, with a screen-type iron panel in-between. The iron will rust and achieve a nice patina over time and also allow for more of an open feel than a solid fence panel.
There will be about 2 ft. of dirt between the concrete patio and the fence where I can plant lots of flowers and plants and create a little "oasis in the desert".
The entrance to the patio (right where Snuffy is lying in the picture above and below) will be 2 adobe pillars topped with wooden vigas and a beam across the top (same as the porch) with big wooden (or some kind of metal with a design on them) double doors.
I will post a few more pics next week of the progress. Stay tuned!
11 comments:
so far looking very good! It will be a lovely addition to the patio! I'd love to see more pictures of your little home in the desert. So different from what I am used to seeing or hearing about.
Oh that's going to be lovely!!! I remeber the dirt being like concrete!! Your house is darling!! I do miss the adobe style houses! Up here - it cabins with moose - lol!!
Very cool! I love your house!! Complete opposite to what I'm used to. Very neat:)
Very cool, we are going to do this for the shop shack, and I'll be waiting to see how yours turns out, we are going to stucco some of ours and have brick exposed on some of it..and iron bars too..
Sounds like it will be gorgeous!
Can't wait to see the rest.
It's fun to envision something, make a plan and have it all come together right before your eyes....something to look forward to...that's what it's all about!!
P.S. Can I come swim in your 'moat'???
What a cute little place!
Can't wait to see it finished, love your house !
What a great place you have and the addition will add even more interest.
That will be nice when it is finished
That will look great! I love the idea of leaving it open w/the panels to patina. I think that will add character, keep some privacy (not sure if you have neighbors, doesn't look like it! ;) Can't wait to see the finished project!
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