Tucked behind the house, Shade Garden is a courtyard designed around a small plunge pool and a mature citrus tree.

The brief was simple: create a place people would actually use. Somewhere for morning coffee, afternoon shade, and warm evenings outside.

Custom metal seating with tailored outdoor cushions anchors the main area beneath the tree canopy, while vintage turquoise rocking chairs add a more relaxed note beside the pool. Together, the pieces create a garden with multiple places to settle in without feeling overfilled.

Surrounded by dense planting and filtered light, the courtyard feels calm, social, and easy to use every day.