Sundial Remodeling
Remodeling & Landscaping - 2026
Exterior Remodeling
Exterior Remodeling Intent
A cohesive exterior transformation based on a consistent vertical board-and-batten siding (12" spacing with 2" battens), applied across the entire house to unify the architecture.
The palette is kept simple and refined with a single light tone (SW Alabaster or similar), complemented by black timber accents (SW Tricorn Black) to introduce contrast and highlight structural elements.
The existing brick is preserved as an accent material and extended toward the pool area, where it is used to cover the existing concrete retaining wall, creating continuity between the house and the landscape.
The deck is fully rebuilt and extended by 14 feet, creating a generous outdoor living area designed to accommodate both dining and lounge spaces. A 5-foot roof extension reinforces the covered deck, enhancing comfort and architectural presence.
Lighting combines country-style lanterns and integrated spotlights within the fascia, adding warmth, depth, and a balanced day-to-night experience.
Landscaping Concept
The landscaping design focuses on guiding movement and creating a natural transition between the house, deck, and pool area while keeping the intervention site-sensitive.
From the house entrance and parking areas, a sequence of 30" × 18" stepping stones defines the walking path toward the garden and deck. Rather than a strictly aligned layout, the stepstones are intentionally arranged with a subtle shift and parallel rhythm, gently directing movement toward the main deck landing slab. The space between the stepgontes are filled with fine gravel, maintaining a soft and natural surface without introducing additional edging beyond the existing concrete boundaries.
Planting is organized to reinforce this transition. Denser plantations follows one side of the pathway, while the opposite side allows the lawn to blend naturally into surrounding ground, planting areas, and integrated landscape lighting.
As the path approaches the pool, the stepping stones gradually dissolve into a gravel surface, leading to a final sequence of nine natural stone steps that connect to a solarium concrete slab overlooking the pool.
Planting areas are structured through geometric zones and vegation island, expressed with natural ground tones inspired by the desert and Colorado National Monument landscape. The planting palette combines native perennials, ornamental grasses, structural vertical elements, and species that attract pollinators and hummingbirds, with subtle desert and canyon plant accents.
Further into the property, the existing dead cottonwood tree is preserved and high-trimmed, maintaining its presence as a historical landmark. Its strong visual character is complemented by new tree plantings with early blossoms and contrasting foliage tones, creating seasonal variation.
Existing landscape features — including timber elements, graded slopes, and planters — are preserved and integrated into the design. A new patio area is introduced to accommodate outdoor dining, positioned under a timber pergola designed to support climbing vines and provide natural shade.
